DECLAN RICE is an England ace who previously played for the Republic of Ireland.

The Arsenal player has Irish heritage but was born in London. Here’s everything you need to know about Declan’s parents, Stephanie and Sean Rice.

Declan Rice’s dad Sean is also his managerCredit: Twitter/X

Declan with mum Stephanie after the match against Slovenia at Euro 202Credit: Getty

Who are Declan Rice’s parents Stephanie and Sean?

Declan was born on January 1, 1995, in Kingston upon Thames.

His father, Sean, was born in London after his parents moved from County Cork, Ireland.

Declan plays for Arsenal, although his father, Sean, is a huge Chelsea fan.

His father encouraged him to pursue football and became his agent in 2020.

Declan, who is of Irish descent, represented Ireland’s youth teams from 2015 to 2018, earning 17 caps ranging from Under-17 to U21 level.

He made his senior debut in 2018 and earned three caps.

In 2019, Declan switched allegiance from the Republic of Ireland to England.

Declan’s father spoke about the transfer, saying, “I’m very Irish, my mother and father were very Irish, and Declan grew up in an Irish/English environment, as many people in London do.”

“And so at the end of the day he had to make a choice and I have to support my son.”

Declan wrote on Instagram about his transfer that he had “equal respect and love for both England and Ireland”.

He stated that, in the end, he made the decision based on what he believes is “best for my future”.

How long have Stephanie and Sean Rice been married?

Stephanie and Sean have chosen to keep much of their personal life private, but Declan sometimes shares a snap of his parents on social media.

Although they have not confirmed when they got married, the couple have been together since before Declan was born.

Declan credits his mum with creating a close-knit family environment that encouraged him to pursue his passions.

Like her husband, Stephanie is also of Irish descent but was born and raised in London.

Declan is the proud dad of a son named JudeCredit: PA Wire

Declan had Jude with his partner LaurenCredit: PA Media

How many children do Stephanie and Sean Rice have?

Stephanie and Sean have three children: Conor, Jordan, and Declan.

The football player is the youngest and frequently shares photos with his brothers on Instagram.

He thanks his brothers with getting him into football and motivating him to be the best he can.

In 2023, one of his brothers made headlines for teasing Declan’s move from West Ham to Arsenal.

Declan and his partner Lauren Fryer welcomed their son Jude in 2022, making him a parent too.