Ronnie, the son of Phil Foden, is said to have landed a big modeling contract with a clothing line after emerging as an unexpected social media sensation.
According to The Sun, the four-year-old son of the Manchester City star has been spotted on his 3.8 million follower account posing in apparel from the Flannels company.
Being the eldest kid of England football player and his 22-year-old partner Rebecca Cooke, Ronnie also has a talent manager who secures brand partnerships for the account that his parents oversee.
He has a partnership with Propel Talent Group through his parents; the latter says it manages ‘the careers of some of the UK’s most sought after talent,’ with a concentrate on ‘digital talent.’
Verified on Instagram, Ronnie’s account features her appearing in pictures with several firms, such as Manchester-based The Couture Club and ethical apparel company Little Bird.
Cashing in: Phil Foden ‘s son Ronnie has reportedly signed a major modelling deal with a fashion brand after becoming an unlikely social media star
Cute: The Manchester City star’s son, four, has been pictured posing in pieces from the clothing brand Flannels, on his account, which boasts 3.8 million followers
Instagram accounts with more than one million followers are considered ‘mega-influencers’ and can earn upwards of £10,000 per post for a collaboration, while big celebrity accounts can earn upwards of £1 million, according to Influencer Marketing Hub.
When a meme of the little child, dubbed “El Wey” or “The Dude,” went viral after Manchester City’s Champions League victory over Inter Milan in Istanbul back in June, Ronnie’s parents decided to create the account.
Because of adorable pictures of him with his father on the field and a selfie with Erling Haaland in the locker room, he gained popularity as the team’s unofficial mascot.
In an internet video, Jack Grealish led Rodri in a sing-along to the 1990s dance hit Freed from Desire by Gala while he was on Foden’s shoulders.
“His character has shaped who he is.” After [we] won the Champions League, I believe he became quite popular. He’s quite humorous and just makes me think of myself as a youngster again,” Foden said to Sky Sports News.
It was unbelievable to me. On my social media page, there were requests to see him in every comment. I decided to make an account for him in order to give the people what they wanted, and it took off like crazy.
The child’s story provides a glimpse into the family’s existence at their £2.85 million property in the Prestbury village of Cheshire, which has six beds.
The football player got a new five-year contract with the club last year, which increased his wage to over £200,000 a week. Foden and Rebecca, who also have a two-year-old daughter, purchased the gated home.
Social media star: Ronnie also has a talent manager, who lands brand collaborations for the account, which is managed by his parents
Adorable: Phil and his partner Rebecca Cooke are proud parents to son Ronnie, and a two-year=old daughter
In one picture Ronnie can be seen lying on the sofa with his mother and toddler sister in what appears to be a collaboration with clothing brand My Little Bear Club.
In another, he sits on a horse, with the photo captioned: ‘What a day at Horse Of The Year Show. Thankyou @vicsmithequestrian for this amazing experience.’
The account also shared Instagram Stories of their family holiday to Mykonos, including photos of them swimming in the pool and flying on a private jet. In one video clip Ronnie can be seen dancing on the table while all his family cheer him on.
Other photos show Ronnie and his father going on fishing trips together after school.