Rob Edwards' wife, age, net worth, teams coached, contract, photos

Rob Edwards' wife, age, net worth, teams coached, contract, photos

Helix Odhiambo
updated at November 6, 2023 at 10:20 AM

Rob Edwards is a former footballer and current head coach of Luton Town football club. Edwards' fame has increased thanks to his remarkable achievements at Luton. He helped the club earn a promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history. We bring you everything about Rob Edwards' wife, bio, family, career journey, and net worth.

Rob Edwards' age
Luton Town head coach Rob Edwards gives his team instructions during their Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park on 30 September 2023 in Liverpool, England. Photo: Lewis Storey
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Rob is a prominent figure in Welsh football. He was a centre-back for numerous clubs and the Wales national team. Edwards is known for his passion and dedication to developing young players during his coaching career. The football manager has also made millions in his career.

Rob Edwards' profile

Full name

Robert Owen Edwards

Date of birth

25 December 1982

Age

40 (as of November 2023)

Place of birth

Telford, United Kingdom

Nationality

English-Welsh

Religion

Christian

Height

1.85 m (6 Feet 1 Inch)

Weight

74 kg (163 lbs)

Profession

Former footballer, coach

Team

Luton Town

Wife

Kerry

Net worth

$5 million

Who is Rob Edwards' wife?

The Luton head coach is married to Kerry. She lives a private life and is not as famous as her husband. Rob has also avoided exposing his family to the media. The former footballer quit football at 30 when her wife was pregnant with their son. They also have two elder daughters.

"I needed that focus too, as we already had 2 girls, and my wife Kerry was pregnant with our boy, so I needed to concentrate on this second career," Edwards said. "And that was how the coaching began." He added.

What is Rob Edwards' age?

Rob Edwards' contract
Rob Edwards of Luton Town celebrates after their 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest in a Premier League match at City Ground on 21 October 2023 in Nottingham, England. Photo: Alex Pantling
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Rob is 40 years old as of November 2023. He was born in Telford, United Kingdom. He grew up with a deep passion for football. Details of Rob Edwards' family remain undisclosed. He has kept his personal life private to focus on football.

How tall is Rob Edwards?

The Premier League manager is 1.85 m or 6 Feet and 1 Inch tall. He weighs 74 kg (163 lbs). Rob has dark brown eyes and grey hair.

Who did Rob Edwards play for?

Who did Rob Edwards used to play for?
Rob Edwards of Wolverhampton Wanderers in action during the Coca-Cola Championship match against Derby County at Pride Park on 2 March 2005 in Derby, England. Photo: David Rogers
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Edwards enjoyed a 14-year playing career as a defender, showcasing his skills and dedication. He played for different clubs before retiring to focus on coaching.

Did Rob Edwards play for Villa? The Luton manager played eight games for Aston Villa in the Premier League during the 2002-03 season. He also spent time on loan at Crystal Palace and Derby County, then moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2004.

Edwards made 100 appearances in four years at Wolves before moving to Blackpool in 2008. He spent three seasons at Blackpool, where he also served as captain, helping them earn promotion to the top flight. Rob later played for Norwich City, Barnsley, Fleetwood Town and Shrewsbury Town.

The former defender played 15 games for the Wales national team. He retired in 2013 at 30 to start nurturing talents and training players.

Did Rob Edwards play for Villa?
Aston Villa's Rob Edwards (R) holds off the challenge of Fulham's Steve Marlet (L) during their FA Barclays Premiership match on 8 February 2003. Photo: Adam Davy
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The former defender played 15 games for the Wales national team. He retired in 2013 at 30 to start nurturing talents and training players.

Teams Rob Edwards coached

The Telford-born tactician started his coaching career with Wolves' youth teams. He served as interim manager of the first team for two matches in 2016 before earning his first permanent managerial role at his hometown club, AFC Telford, in 2017.

Rob returned to Wolves as head coach of their under-23s side before signing for England's under-16s side in 2020. He then joined League Two side Forest Green Rovers in 2021.

Forest Green Rovers Rob Edwards
Rob Edwards, Forest Green Rovers' head coach, gives his team instructions during the Carabao Cup Second Round match against Brentford at the Brentford Community Stadium on 24 August 2021 in Brentford, England. Photo: Justin Setterfield
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As the head coach of Forest Green Rovers, Rob Edwards led the club to promotion to League One for the first time in their history by winning half of their 46 league games. He also won the League Two Manager of the Season award.

Watford appointed Rob head coach in May 2022 after being relegated from the Premier League. Unfortunately, he was sacked by the Hornets just ten matches into the Championship season, with the club sitting in 10th place.

Where is Rob Edwards now?

Rob Edwards' photos
Luton Town manager Rob Edwards celebrates with the Championship Play-Off winners' trophy after defeating Coventry City in the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off final at Wembley Stadium on 27 May 2023 in London, England. Photo: Joe Prior
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Rob joined Luton Town in November 2022 as head coach. He guided the club to the playoffs through a third-place finish, winning the Championship playoff final against Coventry City on penalties, helping the club secure their first promotion to the Premier League in 2023.

Edwards has brought a breath of fresh air to Luton since joining the club. He did what the club's previous 21 coaches failed to accomplish by taking Luton to the English top flight. Rob is now among the Premier League managers to watch.

Rob Edwards' contract

The experienced coach penned a three-and-a-half-year deal with Luton Town in 2022. His contract expires in June 2026.

"I'm absolutely delighted to be here. It's a really exciting opportunity to manage this great football club and I can't wait to get started." Rob said after his appointment.

How much is Rob Edwards' salary?

Rob Edwards' salary
Luton Town head coach Rob Edwards arrives at St James Park Stadium ahead of the Carabao Cup third-round match against Exeter City on 26 September 2023. Photo: Andrew Matthews
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According to sources, Rob Edwards' Luton's salary is around $1.8 million annually. He is among the least-paid coaches in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola is the highest paid, with $24.13 million annually at Manchester City.

Rob Edwards' net worth

How rich is Rob Edwards? The Luton's head coach has a net worth of $5 million as of 2023. He made most of the wealth from his football career.

Although Rob Edwards' wife has kept a low profile, she has played a significant role in supporting her husband and caring for the family. The Luton head coach does not have an active social media account. He is committed to developing and mentoring young players and leading his team in the Premier League campaign.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.