Andy Robertson is among the most important first-team players at Liverpool, so here is everything you need to know about the Scotland defender’s life outside of football.

The Reds signed Robertson from Hull City in what proved to be an absolute bargain transfer back in July 2017. Liverpool capitalised on the left-back enduring relegation with the Tiggers to snap up his services. He only cost the Anfield side £8m, rising to £10m after all add-ons.

Robertson was an essential cog in the Hull side which fell out of the Premier League with 33 appearances. Yet Jurgen Klopp saw his potential and Liverpool have reaped the rewards with the Scotland star helping to Champions League, Premier League, EFL Cup and FA Cup titles.

Klopp also redefined the left-back role with Robertson by exploiting his offensive threat. The ex-Celtic prospect brought tremendous creativity to the left-hand side of Anfield. Liverpool’s attacking strength also meant opponents rarely pushed Robertson’s defensive weaknesses.

But who really is Robertson and what is the Liverpool defender’s life outside of football like? Rousing The Kop has taken a look at everything you need to know about the Scotland star…

How old is Liverpool defender Andy Robertson?

At the time of writing, Liverpool and Scotland wing-back Andy Robertson is 30 years old. He was born on March 11, 1994 and his dad, Brian, was also an amateur footballer but suffered a spinal injury. It also forced Brian, nicknamed ‘Pop’ after Bryan Robson, to use a back brace.

Where was Andy Robertson born?

Andy Robertson was born in Glasgow, which registered a population of 1.6 million residents in 1994. Glasgow has since seen its population grow to in excess of 1.7m residents in 2024.

How tall is Andy Robertson? What is his height in feet?

Measuring in at 1.78 metres tall, Andy Robertson stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in feet.

Why did Andy Robertson receive an MBE?

Liverpool ace Andy Robertson was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in June 2023. He received the medal from Prince William at Windsor Castle in recognition of his services to football, charity and young people, having launched his own charity in 2020.

Robertson established the AR26 charity in November 2020 with the goal of providing young people in Scotland equal access to free football coaching as well as to training, support and job opportunities. AR26 also offers special experiences to children with critical health issues.

Meet Andy Robertson’s wife, Rachel Roberts

Andy Robertson is married to his high school sweetheart, Rachel Roberts, who the Liverpool star met through their mutual friends. Robertson was in the school year above Roberts at St Ninian’s High School in Giffnock. Roberts was also born in Glasgow, like husband Robertson.

Roberts is the owner of Orosport, which is the sole UK and Eire distributor of any team and individual leotards from Dreamlight USA. She has also worked for John Lewis and Santander as a graduate from the University of Glasgow. Roberts can speak Spanish and Portuguese.

Robertson and Roberts had their wedding in the summer of 2022 at a ceremony in a Roman Catholic church in the centre of Faro, Portugal. Roberts eyed a timeless and elegant wedding in the Algarve region, with the flowers and foliage drawing the spirit of the Mediterranean.

Robertson and Rachel also have two children together with son Rocco born in August 2017 and daughter Aria born in January 2019. The Scotland star even missed Liverpool’s Premier League fixture against Arsenal to attend the birth of Rocco, which the Reds still won 4-0.

Andy Robertson’s salary at Liverpool

Liverpool handed Andy Robertson his most recent contract extension in August 2021, which gave him a wage of £100,000 per week or a yearly salary of £5.2m, according to Capology.

Andy Robertson’s net worth

No reputable publication currently reports an up-to-date valuation of Andy Robertson’s net worth. But Medium estimated Robertson’s net worth at $40m (£32m), as of October 2023.

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