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Football Biography

Wayne Rooney

“Wazza”

English · Croxteth, Liverpool · Born 24 October 1985

Forward
253
goals
559
apps
120
caps
53
intl goals

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England's all-time leading scorer and Manchester United's record goalscorer.

Wayne Mark Rooney was born in Croxteth, Liverpool in 1985 and made his Everton debut at 16, becoming the youngest scorer in Premier League history. He joined Manchester United for £25.6m in 2004 and spent 13 years at the club, scoring 253 goals in 559 appearances to become their all-time leading scorer. He won five Premier League titles, the Champions League in 2008 and the FA Cup. For England he earned 120 caps and scored 53 goals, both national records. His overhead kick against Manchester City in 2011 is one of the greatest goals in derby history.

Best Known For

Premier League 5x

His overhead kick against Man City in the 2011 derby is voted the greatest Premier League goal.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Premier League 5x
  • Champions League 2008
  • FA Cup 1x
  • League Cup 3x
Career Journey

Timeline

1985 👶 Born in Croxteth, Liverpool
2021 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Everton (2002-2004)
🏟️ Manchester United (2004-2017)
🏟️ Everton (2017-2018)
🏟️ DC United (2018-2019)
🏟️ Derby County (2019-2021)
🏆 Premier League 5x
🏆 Champions League 2008
🏆 FA Cup 1x
🏆 League Cup 3x
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney scored 253 goals in 559 appearances for Manchester United.

He earned 120 caps and scored 53 goals for England, both national records.

He joined United from Everton for £25.6m in August 2004 at age 18.

His overhead kick against Manchester City in February 2011 is considered one of the greatest Premier League goals.

Wayne Rooney was born on 24 October 1985 in Croxteth, Liverpool.

Career Timeline — Wayne Rooney
1985
Born in Croxteth, Liverpool
2021
Retired from professional sport
Everton (2002-2004)
Everton (2002-2004)
Manchester United (2004-2017)
Manchester United (2004-2017)
Everton (2017-2018)
Everton (2017-2018)
DC United (2018-2019)
DC United (2018-2019)
Derby County (2019-2021)
Derby County (2019-2021)
Premier League 5x
Champions League 2008
FA Cup 1x
League Cup 3x