Ryan Giggs is the legendary former Welsh footballer who spent the majority of his professional playing career under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
A famous member of the ‘Class of ‘92,’ Ryan Giggs rose to prominence in the 1990s and was a faithful servant of legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
The 50-year-old Manchester United legend was part of the Manchester City youth setup before the Red Devils drafted him into their youth academy.
During his legendary career at Old Trafford, Giggs eclipsed Sir Bobby Charlton to become the United player with the most appearances in the club’s history.
But who is Giggs? What was the former United star’s life like both on the pitch and away from it?
Here is everything that United fans need to know about the Red Devils legend, including his father, son, Wales career, partner, net worth, trophy haul and more.
Who is the mother of Ryan Giggs’ children?
The mother of Giggs’ two children is Stacey Cooke. The Manchester United legend married Stacey Cooke in 2007 before the pair divorced in 2017.
Does Giggs have a son?
The Manchester United legend has a son called Zach Giggs from his previous marriage to Stacey Cooke.
Zach Giggs, who was born in 2006, is following in his father’s legendary footsteps by becoming a football player.
Does Ryan Giggs’ son play for Manchester United?
Zach Giggs was part of the Manchester United academy before he left Old Trafford after four years.
The 17-year-old defender signed for Premier League side Sheffield United in 2023.
Does Giggs have a daughter?
Giggs has a daughter called Liberty from his previous marriage to Stacey Cooke.
Liberty Giggs, also known as Libby, is believed to be 21 years old and was born in 2003.
Who is Ryan Giggs’ dad?
Giggs’ dad is former Wales rugby player Danny Wilson.
Is Giggs’ father mixed race?
Former rugby union player Danny Wilson is black and Giggs’ mother, Lynne, is white.
Giggs has spoken openly about his mixed-race background and how his father was viewed after the family moved from Cardiff to Manchester.
“I didn’t experience anything in Cardiff,” he told ITV Wales in 2020, as per Goal.
“I was seven, so I can’t remember a lot before that. It wasn’t until I moved to Manchester.
“Where I lived, my dad was very well known, because he was such a good player. He was probably the best player in the team in that town.
“As you can guess, to look at me, you wouldn’t think my dad was black.
“But obviously everyone knowing that was my dad, and my dad quite clearly being black, that’s really when I sort of experienced the first time. Which was a bit weird, because I’d never experienced that before.”
What nationality is Ryan Giggs’ dad?
Danny Wilson’s nationality is Welsh and the former rugby league player was born in Cwmbran, Wales.
Wilson’s father is a Sierra Leone Creole person.
When did Giggs retire?
Giggs retired as a player in 2014 after spending his entire career at Manchester United.
What age did Ryan Giggs retire?
Giggs was 40 years old when he announced his retirement from football.
How much is Giggs’ net worth?
According to Wealthy Gorilla in 2024, Giggs’ net worth currently stands at $60m.
The Manchester United legend’s $60m net worth converted to pound sterling would be worth around £47.6m.
Was Ryan Giggs number 11?
Giggs wore the number 11 shirt for the large majority of his Manchester United playing career.
The United legend also wore the number throughout his international career with the Wales national team.
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When did Giggs stop being Wales manager?
Giggs officially resigned as Wales manager in 2022.
The Manchester United legend had initially taken a step back from his duties as Wales manager in 2020 after he was arrested at the time.
Why is Ryan Giggs not the Wales manager?
Giggs confirmed in a statement in 2022 that he had resigned with “immediate effect” from his managerial role at Wales.
The United legend stepped down ahead of his trial in 2023 after the allegations levelled against him, which Giggs staunchly denied.
Giggs was cleared of the allegations against him in 2023, but the United legend has not returned to management.
Is Giggs knighted?
Giggs does not have a knighthood at the time of writing.
Do Ryan and Rhodri Giggs have the same dad?
Ryan and Rhodri Giggs both share the same dad. Their father is Danny Wilson.
Who is Ryan Giggs’ wife now?
Giggs is not currently married at the time of writing. However, the Manchester United legend is in a relationship with Zara Charles.
According to The Daily Mirror, Zara Charles is 36 years old and the lingerie model has been in a relationship with Giggs since 2021.
What is the Ryan Giggs restaurant called?
Ryan Giggs has a restaurant in Worsley called George’s Dining Room & Bar.
The United legend opened George’s Dining Room & Bar back in 2014 with two school friends: restaurateur Bernie Taylor and solicitor Kelvin Gregory.
Does Giggs have Instagram?
Giggs is not on Instagram. Any accounts affiliating themselves to Giggs are not under the control of the Manchester United legend.
How many trophies has Ryan Giggs won?
Giggs won 34 trophies during his legendary playing career.
The Manchester United legend lifted 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies among his accolades.
Giggs also scooped four FA Cups and three League Cups, while the former United star captured nine Community Shields.
Giggs’ other silverware included a Club World Cup in 2008, an Intercontinental Cup in 1999 and a UEFA Super Cup in 1991.
What boots did Giggs wear?
Giggs was known to wear Reebok boots during his playing career for Manchester United and Wales.
Did Ryan Giggs play at a World Cup?
Giggs did not play at the World Cup in his professional playing career.
The former Manchester United star was capped 64 times for Wales and played in World Cup qualifying matches for his country.
However, Giggs did not take part in a World Cup with Wales when he was a player.
Did Giggs do yoga?
Giggs has taken part in yoga and spoken about his love for it. The former Manchester United player even credited yoga with extending his playing career.
“The yoga has definitely helped me,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport in 2012.
“It helps me train every day because it gives me the flexibility and the strength not only to play the game but to train as well.
“I rarely miss a training session even [if I do] a little less than the younger players I still go out and train.
“[When you get to my age] you have to change the way of thinking. I was a quick player when I was younger, now I am not so quick. [You have to] use your experience, use your intelligence on the pitch, to adapt your game and change your game, as I have done.”