Liam Rosenior Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Ethnicity, Salary, Style of Play, Height

Biography

Liam James Rosenior (born July 9, 1984) is an English professional football manager and former player, currently serving as head coach of Premier League club Chelsea.

As a player, he featured primarily as a right-back or winger, making over 380 senior appearances for clubs including Bristol City (where he won the 2003 Football League Trophy), Fulham, Reading, Ipswich Town, Hull City, and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Son of former footballer and anti-racism campaigner Leroy Rosenior, he showed an early tactical obsession and transitioned into coaching after retiring in 2018. Rosenior began his managerial path with youth and assistant roles, including at Brighton, before serving as interim manager at Derby County in 2022.

He then managed Hull City from late 2022 to May 2024, earning praise for his possession-based, high-pressing style. In July 2024, he took charge of Ligue 1 side Strasbourg (a Chelsea sister club under BlueCo ownership), guiding them to a strong finish and qualification for the Conference League.

On January 6, 2026, Rosenior was appointed Chelsea’s head coach on a long-term deal (to 2032), succeeding Enzo Maresca, with a focus on tactical discipline, building from the back, and aggressive, front-foot football.

English association football manager
Liam Rosenior
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Liam James Rosenior
Stage Name:	Liam Rosenior
Born:	9 July 1984 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	Wandsworth, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:	English
Education:	N/A
Height:	1.78 m
Parents:	Leroy Rosenior, Karen Rosenior
Siblings:	Darren Rosenior
Spouse:	Erika Rosenior (m. 2009)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	AJ Rosenior
Occupation:	Former Footballer • Football Manager
Net Worth:	$4.7 million (USD)

Early Life

Liam James Rosenior was born on 9 July 1984 in Wandsworth, London, England, into a family where football and thoughtful discussion were daily constants.

Growing up in south London, he developed an unusually analytical mind for the game from a very early age, shaped by constant exposure to tactical conversations at home.

His father, Leroy Rosenior, is a former professional striker who played in the English leagues and represented Sierra Leone internationally, while his mother, Karen Rosenior, worked as a social worker and fostered children, bringing a strong sense of community and discipline into the household.

The family carries Sierra Leonean heritage through Leroy’s parents, who emigrated from the country, making Liam English by birth and nationality but of Sierra Leonean descent. As a child, Liam would pretend to sleep so he could listen in on his father’s post-match debriefs with friends, and by the age of nine, he was already studying the FA Coaching Book of Soccer Tactics and Skills.

Friday evenings often meant fish and chips while the two of them pored over team line-ups and set-piece routines together. He was raised with a quiet Christian faith that ran through family life, though he never spoke about it publicly in later years.

Liam has a brother named Darren Rosenior (sometimes referred to as Daron in later accounts), and the two often attended matches together as children, including memorable days when they served as mascots for their father at Bristol City, such as the game where Leroy scored a hat-trick. Growing up, Saturdays were highlights for both brothers, who spent watching their dad play, fostering a deep family bond centered around the sport.

Details of his formal schooling remain scarce beyond the obvious focus on education and structure that his parents emphasized alongside sport. These early experiences—blending tactical curiosity, family stability, and understated spiritual grounding—laid the foundation for the composed, thoughtful approach that would later define him as both player and coach.

Career

Liam James Rosenior has built a notable football career, first as a player and later as a coach, culminating in his appointment as Chelsea’s head coach in January 2026. As a player, he spent 16 years from 2002 to 2018, making over 380 league appearances and more than 450 in all competitions.

He mainly played as a right-back or winger and was known for his reliability, tactical sense, and strong defending, though he scored only a few goals. Rosenior started at Bristol City, where he helped the club win the 2003 Football League Trophy, scoring in the final and converting a key penalty earlier in the tournament.

In November 2003, he joined Fulham in the Premier League for £55,000, gaining top-flight experience over four years and spending some time on loan at Torquay United. In 2007, he moved to Reading for about €1.9 million, played in the Premier League, and later went on loan to Ipswich Town under Roy Keane.

He signed with Hull City in 2010, made over 160 appearances, and helped the team win promotion to the Premier League in 2013, then stay up the following season. His last playing years were at Brighton & Hove Albion from 2015 to 2018, where he also started coaching in the academy.

Rosenior represented England at the youth level, earning caps for the U20 and U21 teams, including at the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. After retiring in July 2018 at age 34, he quickly moved into coaching, first as assistant coach for Brighton’s under-23s, then as a first-team coach at Derby County in 2019 under Phillip Cocu.

He became assistant manager under Wayne Rooney in 2021 and served as interim manager in 2022 during a difficult period for the club. In November 2022, Rosenior returned to Hull City as head coach, where he stabilized the team, led them to 15th place in 2022–23, and then to seventh in 2023–24, just missing the play-offs.

He was praised for his possession-based, high-pressing style and focus on youth development, but was unexpectedly dismissed in May 2024. In July 2024, he became head coach of Strasbourg in Ligue 1, a club linked to Chelsea. There, he impressed by using young players, achieving strong league results, and leading the team to top their UEFA Conference League group for the first time in nearly 20 years.

He extended his contract before leaving. On 6 January 2026, Rosenior was named Chelsea’s head coach on a contract through 2032, succeeding Enzo Maresca. His appointment was significant as he became one of the few black English managers at a major Premier League club.

He is known for his tactical discipline, focus on player development, and attacking style. His first match saw Chelsea win convincingly in the FA Cup, showing his intent to build a high-tempo team.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Liam Rosenior
• Instagram: Liam Rosenior (@liarzh6)

Personal Life

Liam Rosenior, at 41 years old, stands at 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)—a height that served him well as a dependable right-back during his playing days, offering balance and agility rather than imposing physicality.

He has been married once, to his American wife Erika Rosenior (nee Quinones) (sometimes styled as Erikia or Erica), since a picturesque waterside ceremony in 2009, followed by a lively reception.

The couple, together for over 15 years by the mid-2020s, share four children—accounts vary slightly on genders, with some noting four daughters and others referencing at least one son (named AJ Rosenior)—whom Rosenior has often described as central to his life, providing grounding amid the demands of football management.

During his 2024–25 stint at Strasbourg, the family experienced periods of living apart due to the move to France, but Erika and the children remained supportive, often cheering his progress from afar before reuniting fully upon his high-profile appointment at Chelsea.

Net Worth

Liam Rosenior‘s net worth is estimated at around £3.7 million (approximately $4.7 million USD), accumulated through his 16-year playing career across clubs like Fulham, Reading, Hull City, and Brighton—where he earned modest but steady Premier League and Championship wages—plus early coaching roles at Derby, Hull, and Strasbourg.

His wealth has seen a significant boost with his appointment as Chelsea head coach on January 6, 2026. Reports indicate his annual base salary at Stamford Bridge is £4 million (with potential performance bonuses for league positions, trophies, or European qualification pushing it higher), marking a substantial increase from his previous €1.8 million yearly package at Strasbourg after his 2025 extension there.

This places him in the mid-range for Premier League managers—below elite earners like Pep Guardiola (£20m+) or Mikel Arteta (£10m)—but reflects Chelsea’s long-term commitment via his six-and-a-half-year deal to 2032, prioritizing stability and tactical alignment over immediate top-tier pay.

Future success could accelerate growth through incentives, endorsements, or media opportunities, though figures remain estimates as the club has not publicly disclosed official details.

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