The midfielder of the English football team, Emile Smith Rowe is on England’s national football team and plays for the club Arsenal.
Rowe is the professional footballer from England who began playing football with Arsenal’s young squad when he was ten years old.
At the age of 16, the junior Gunner made his debut for the U23s in the year 2016/2017.
The son of Leslie Rowe and Fiona Rowe, Emile has represented England in different age categories such as, under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19, under-20, and under-21 levels.
Emile Smith Rowe’s Parents- Meet His Father Les and Mother Fiona Smith Rowe
Emile Smith Rowe was born on July 28, 2000, in Croydon, South London, England. The footballer belongs to a middle-class family as his parents Leslie Rowe and Fiona Rowe were both social workers in London.
Both of his parents belong to white ethnicity and hold British nationality. Furthermore, the family practices Christianity.
His father Leslie used to be a semi-pro football player and Emile sees him as his biggest source of motivation. Often through his interviews, Emile has stated that he is really close to his family and he acknowledges their sacrifices for him as a child.
When he was signed by Arsenal’s Hale End Academy in 2010, he shifted to North London from Croydon with his parents and brother.
Emile also has a cousin, Dean Smith Rowe who is also a football player (semi-professional) for Genk Football Club.
Emile Smith Rowe’s Age and Height Info
Born in 2000, Smith is currently 21 years old. The Arsenal player is 1.82m (6 feet 0 inches) tall. Likewise, Emile weighs 174 lbs (79 kgs).
The midfielder also features a tattoo where he displays a lion beneath a cracked clock with Roman numerals.
Emile was 16 years old when he made his first appearance for England’s U-23 category in the year 2016-2017. Likewise, he continued playing for this category in the next season recording 2 assists and 1 goal to his name.
It was July 31, 2017, when he signed his first professional deal with the club. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for the team wearing a 10 number jersey.
Emile Smith Rowe Net Worth and Salary Update
As of 2021, Emile Smith Rowe has a net worth of 1 million USD. While, his value is believed to be in excess of 10 million pounds.
Rowe has bagged a five-year deal with Arsenal where he will annually be paid £1,040,000 in 2022, making the whole contract of £5,200,000.
The professional footballer is the second of the two sons, brought up in humble beginnings. Moreover, his London roots also made him a hard worker.
As today he goes by the nickname Emzinho, he admired Frank Lampard since his childhood. Born and grown in Thornton Heath, Rowe always had the passion of a footballer which is also a reason for his ability to gratify football fans.
He first began playing football at the South London-based team named Glebe and then was selected by Arsenal’s Academy.