Ryan Joseph Giggs OBE is a Welsh football manager, former player and co-owner of Salford City.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and one of the best wingers in the history of the sport.
Giggs spent his professional career at Manchester United as the club’s player and interim assistant manager.
He is one of the most decorated players ever, having won many trophies and awards at Old Trafford.
Giggs has made over 1,000 career appearances, making him one of only 44 players to achieve this remarkable feat.
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- Full name: Ryan Joseph Giggs OBE
- Stage name: Ryan Giggs
- Date of birth: November 29, 1973
- Age: 50 years old
- Place of birth: St. David in Cardiff, UK
- Nationality: English – Welsh
- Occupation: Welsh football coach and player
- Height: 1.79 m
- Parents: Danny Wilson and Lynne Giggs (now Lynne Johnson).
- Siblings: Rhodri Giggs
- Spouse: Stacey Cooke (m. 2007–2017)
- Partner: Zara Charles
- Children: Zachary Joseph Giggs, Liberty Beau Giggs
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: 60 million USD
Early life and education
Ryan Joseph Giggs OBE was born on 29 November 1973 at St. David in Cardiff, UK. He is the son of Danny Wilson, a rugby player for Cardiff RFC, and Lynne Giggs (now Lynne Johnson).
Giggs has a younger brother, Rhodri Giggs, former manager of EFL League Two club Salford City. From a young age, Giggs mainly focused on his sports career, joining Manchester United’s youth academy and becoming a professional football player.
He did not pursue a formal education beyond high school, instead spending his time practicing and playing soccer. Giggs is of mixed descent, with his father Danny Wilson being black and his mother Lynne Giggs being white. He practiced Christianity as his religion.
Career
Manchester United’s iconic midfielder Ryan Giggs has started his professional career in spectacular fashion. On his 17th birthday, 29 November 1990, Giggs was offered his first professional contract with the club. He quickly accepted the offer and became a professional football player two days later, on 1 December 1990.
Giggs spent his entire illustrious career with Manchester United, setting a record number of appearances for the club. At Old Trafford, he won 13 Premier League titles, 2 UEFA Champions League titles and 11 FA Cups. Giggs’ number of titles and longevity at his best are testament to his exceptional talent and dedication.
Internationally, Giggs has represented Wales 64 times, serving as team captain for many years. His international career spanned over two decades, highlighting his remarkable longevity as a professional footballer.
Giggs announced his retirement from professional football on 19 May 2014, in an open letter to all Manchester United fans on the club’s website. After his retirement, Giggs was widely praised for his remarkable achievements throughout his illustrious career.
After retiring, Ryan Giggs turned to coaching. He first worked as assistant manager at Manchester United, working under new manager David Moyes in 2013. When Moyes was sacked in April 2014, Giggs took over as interim player-manager of the team. Manchester United for the remainder of the 2013–14 season.
In January 2018, Giggs was appointed manager of the Wales national team on a four-year contract, succeeding Chris Coleman. However, in November 2020, Giggs was arrested for assault, and his assistant, Rob Page, became interim manager of the Welsh team.
In June 2022, it was announced that Giggs would step down as Wales manager due to his upcoming trial. Besides his coaching career,
Giggs has appeared in various advertising campaigns and was chosen to appear on the cover of the video game FIFA Football 2003. He has also been included as a legendary player in the FIFA 16 video game series and 17.
Social Media
- Instagram username: @ryangiggs.cc
- Facebook manager: Mr. Ryan Giggs
- Twitter name: @RyanGiggs_cc
Personal life
Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs married his long-term partner, Stacey Cooke, in a private ceremony on 7 September 2007.
They have two children – a son named Zachary Joseph Giggs and a daughter named Liberty Beau Giggs, both born in Salford. The family resides in Worsley.
In 2017, Giggs and Cooke divorced after 10 years of marriage. Giggs’ son, Zach Giggs, also pursued a football career, following in his father’s footsteps. Currently, Ryan Giggs is in a relationship with Zara Charles. They have been together for several years and are expecting their first child.
Net worth
Ryan Giggs’ net worth is estimated to be around $60 million. This considerable wealth is mainly a result of his successful career as a professional football player.
Giggs played for Manchester United for over two decades and also represented the Wales national team internationally. In addition to his football career, Giggs also earns income from various endorsement deals, investments and management roles.
