Rob Edwards: Everything you need to know about his life including wife, net worth and teams managed

Rob Edwards, Manager of Luton Town celebrates after the Premier League match between Luton Town and Crystal Palace at Kenilworth Road, Luton on 25 November 2023. Credit: Imago

Rob Edwards: Everything you need to know about his life including wife, net worth and teams managed

Kolawole Babatunde 09:16 - 27.11.2023

Rob Edwards is a professional football manager and is currently the manager of Premier League club Luton Town. He is also a former soccer player who played as a centre-back for Wales and across several football clubs in England. In this article, you will find everything you need to know about the coach who helped Luton Town gain promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history.

Rob has a history of helping teams earn promotion from his days as a soccer player, which he also replicated when he became a manager. Edwards was a journeyman during his playing days, appearing for nine different clubs, including Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and Barnsley.

Rob Edwards celebrates at the end of the game during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Crystal Palace at Kenilworth Road, Luton, England on 25 November 2023.
Rob Edwards celebrates at the end of the game during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Crystal Palace at Kenilworth Road, Luton, England on 25 November 2023. Credit: Imago

Rob Edwards profile summary

Full name: Robert Owen Edwards

Date of birth: December 25, 1982

Age: 40 years old (as of November 2023)

Place of birth: Telford, United Kingdom

Nationality: English-Welsh

Religion: Christianity 

Height: 1.85 m (6 feet, 1 inch)

Weight: 74 kg (163 lbs)

Profession: Professional soccer coach

Current team coached: Luton Town

Relationship status: married

Spouse: Kerry

Net worth: $5 million

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How old is Rob Edwards?

Rob Edwards in a Wales national team jersey
Rob Edwards had 15 caps for the Wales national team. Credit: Imago

Rob is 40 years old as of November 2023. The former Wales international soccer player was born in Telford, United Kingdom, where his soccer passion developed.

Is Rob Edwards married?

Yes, Rob Edwards is married. However, the soccer coach has tried to keep his private life away from public eyes, and there is no verifiable record of how long ago he got married.

Who is Rob Edwards' wife?

Rob is married to Kerry, and they have been blessed with two daughters and a son. Kerry lives a private life and is not in the news like her husband.

During an interview, Rob revealed that he quit soccer at 30 when his wife was pregnant with their son.

“I needed that focus too, as we already had two girls and my wife Kerry was pregnant with our boy, so I needed to concentrate on this second career, he revealed.

The Luton manager does not talk about his family a lot and has kept them away from the media.

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Where does Rob Edwards live?

Rob lives in England, United Kingdom, where he manages Premier League side Luton Town. The specific address of where he lives was not available to the public at the time of writing this.

Which teams did Rob Edwards play for?

Rob Edwards during a Wolves game in 2006
Rob Edwards played for Wolverhampton Wanderers from 2004 to 2008. Credit: Imago

Edwards began his soccer career as a centre-back. He came through the youth ranks at Aston Villa, making his senior debut in the Premier League in 2001. Despite showing promise, his career at Villa was hampered by injuries, and he moved on to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2004.

Edwards spent four seasons at Wolves, establishing himself as a reliable and talented defender. He helped the club achieve promotion to the Premier League in 2009, but his top-flight stay was short-lived due to further injuries.

After spells with Blackpool and Norwich City, where he again played a key role in achieving promotion to the Premier League, Edwards joined Barnsley in 2012. However, his playing career was cut short by a persistent ankle injury, forcing him to retire in 2013 at the age of 30.

Which teams has Rob Edwards coached?

Forest Green Rovers head coach, Rob Edwards and Forest Green Rovers assistant head coach Ritchie Kyle celebrate becoming League Two champions in 2021/22
Rob Edwards helped Forest Green Rovers gain promotion to League One in 2021/22. Credit: Imago

Despite the premature end to his playing career, Edwards remained passionate about soccer and embarked on a managerial career. He began as assistant manager at AFC Telford United, his hometown club, before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers as their under-18s coach in 2015.

Edwards quickly impressed at Wolves, leading the under-18s to their first league title in over 20 years. He was then promoted to under-23s coach, where he continued to showcase his managerial talents. In 2018, he guided the under-23s to promotion to the Premier League 2 Division 1, the top tier of youth soccer in England.

Edwards' achievements at Wolves did not go unnoticed, and he was appointed manager of Forest Green Rovers in June 2021. The club was playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and Edwards was tasked with leading them to promotion. He did not disappoint.

Under Edwards' leadership, Forest Green Rovers played an exciting and attacking brand of soccer, captivating fans and earning plaudits from pundits. The club topped the League Two table and achieved promotion to League One, the third tier of English football, for the first time in their history.

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How did Rob Edwards become Luton Town manager?

Rob Edwards (Manager) of Luton Town in the post-match press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz after the Premier League match between Luton Town and Crystal Palace at Kenilworth Road
Rob Edwards helped Luton Town gain promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history. Credit: Imago

Edwards' success with Forest Green Rovers caught the attention of Luton Town, a Championship club (the second tier of English football) looking for a new manager. He was appointed Luton Town manager on November 17, 2022, and inherited a team that had struggled in the early stages of the season.

Edwards quickly implemented his attacking philosophy at Luton Town, and the results were immediate. The team started winning games, climbing the league table, and eventually securing a place in the Championship play-offs. Luton Town faced Coventry City in the play-off final, and after a thrilling 1-1 draw after extra time, the Hatters won 6-5 on penalties, securing promotion to the English Premier League for the first time since 1995.

Rob Edwards contract

Rob’s current contract with Luton Town expires in June 2026, having signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the club in 2022.

Speaking about his decision to become Luton’s new manager, Edwards said, “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 Edwards Luton salary

Rob Edwards (Manager) of Luton Town during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Luton Town at Villa Park, Birmingham, England on 29 October 2023.
Rob Edwards (Manager) of Luton Town during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Luton Town at Villa Park, Birmingham, England on 29 October 2023. Credit: Imago

He is among the least paid coaches in the Premier League, earning about £2 million per year at Luton Town.

Rob Edwards net worth

According to various sources, the Luton manager has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2023. Most of his assets and money were derived from soccer, both as a player and as a manager.

Edwards' achievements in his short managerial career have been remarkable. He has transformed teams at every level, instilling a confident and attacking style of play that has brought him success and endeared him to fans. His tactical nous, motivational skills, and ability to develop young players have made him one of the most sought-after managers in English football.

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