In the world of soccer, the name Wrexham was relatively obscure until 2021. It was a club teetering on the brink of extinction, facing an uncertain future until two unexpected saviors emerged in the form of Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Together, they breathed new life into this historic Welsh club, the third-oldest in the world. However, their mission extended beyond just the men’s team as they also lent a helping hand to the women’s side. He even pledged to invest £50,000 in the women’s team.
Today, that investment has borne fruit, as not only did they help the owners clinch their first silverware, but the Wrexham women’s team boasts a rising star in their ranks – none other than Rosie Hughes. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of Rosie Hughes, exploring her journey, net worth, salary, family, and the intriguing twist of her career as a prison officer.
Who is Wrexham star Rosie Hughes?
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Rosie Hughes is a striker at Wrexham’s women’s side. Born on December 10, 1995, She made her debut for the Red Dragons in the summer of 2021. Before her stint with Wrexham, Hughes had previously played for Llandudno and Denbigh Town, where she earned the distinction of being the all-time leading goal scorer in the Welsh Women’s Premier League.
Right from the start, Hughes left a strong impression, scoring four goals during a pre-season match against Northop Hall Ladies. She continued her scoring spree with a memorable hat-trick on the opening day of the 2021/22 season against Pwllheli. Her remarkable goal-scoring achievements in her debut season included an astonishing nine-goal performance in a single match against her former team, Denbigh Town. By the end of the year, she had notched an impressive total of 48 goals in just 21 appearances.
Hughes was named Player of the Season and Golden Boot winner for both the club and the league during that summer. She repeated this incredible feat the following year, adding 42 more goals to her tally in just 18 games. One of the highlights of her career included scoring the decisive late goal at the Racecourse in front of a record-breaking crowd of 9,511 supporters against Connah’s Quay Nomads on the final day of the season.
With a remarkable total of 90 goals in her first two seasons, it was no surprise that Hughes was offered a semi-professional contract ahead of the 2023/24 season. She first met Reynolds when Wrexham clinched the Adran North league.
Interestingly, aside from soccer Hughes has a job at a prison cell!
Rosie Hughes works at a prison!
Aside from having a well-deserved reputation as one of the most prolific strikers in North Welsh women’s football, Hughes also works as a prison officer at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham. The 28-year-old revealed when working at the prison, the prisoners have often recognized her as a player of Wrexham.
Apparently, she tried to hide her soccer side, but her interview with Ryan Reynolds brought her to Football Focus on the television. “Prisoners would come up to me and ask ‘do you play for Wrexham?’ and I couldn’t hide it in the end,” she said, as per BBC.
What are the net worth and salary of Rosie Hughes?
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As of now, her exact net worth has not been made public. Remarkably, before the semi-professional model, she used to play for free for Wrexham. As of now, there isn’t an exact revelation of the figure that Hughes earns. However, given that the average salary of a player in the WSL in the UK stands at approximately $56,000. Hence, Hughes might be earning somewhere close to the figure.
Family of Rosie Hughes
As of now, there isn’t exact information available about Hughes’ family. She hasn’t posted much about her family on her social media. However, the striker boasts over 2000 followers on her Instagram and the club’s director Humphrey Ker follows her.
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In conclusion, Rosie Hughes’ story is a captivating blend of sports stardom and an unexpected career as a prison officer that showcases her unwavering dedication.
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