Ryan Gosling & David Beckham: Wrexham’s New Football Mavericks
In 2021, Hollywood’s own Ryan Gosling joined forces with Rob McElhenney (star of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) to take over Welsh football club Wrexham AFC. Ever since, Gosling’s obsession with the sport has only grown stronger than ever.
“He’s the Nicest Guy on Planet Earth”
Ryan gushes over Beckham: “Honestly, he might be the nicest person out there. What’s not to love about him? He gives everyone his time, and he’s just an all‑out good bloke.”
Football Has Turned into a Full‑Time Hobby
With Wrexham’s matches on the calendar, Ryan is practically living on the sport. He told the BBC, “I’m so all‑in with this thing that it almost feels like draining its good side. I’d love it if soccer didn’t own every thought of mine, but Saturday matches keep me glued.”
- He plans to be away from home during game times, so his focus stays on the pitch.
- “I set up my day so nothing can interrupt me while I’m cheering for Wrexham. It’s pretty cool.”
How the Bond Formed on Social Media
While showcasing his friendship on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ryan described how he started chatting with Rob over Twitter:
“I slid into his DMs after spotting him in an episode. What I saw—an epic black‑and‑white dance in the rain—was one of the most gorgeous moments I’ve ever witnessed on TV. It made me realize, as I get older, that I need to shout out my appreciation. So I followed him, pinged a DM, and said ‘That was just spectacular.’”
And truly, the collaboration that started in a DM has turned into a powerful partnership that’s rewriting Wrexham’s future—one goal at a time.
