Statistics which show that Wayne Rooney is doing well at Everton

Wayne Rooney was sensational during his first spell at Everton. Arguably the most talented Englishman of his generation, Rooney's career has seen him excel for large periods of time in the last decade and in the early years of this one.

He set the world alight at Manchester United and then became a vital cog in the title-winning machine of Sir Alex Ferguson. Never a 30 goal a season ultra-prolific goalscorer, Rooney's strength has been his immense consistency and ability to contribute a lot more than just goals.

A distinctive burst of pace defined him and Rooney's demise was written as he got older because many believed that Rooney's game depended a lot on his ability to rush into spaces rather than a generally superior technical ability.

When Rooney moved back to Everton earlier this season, it looked like a feel-good move to his boyhood club would see him fade into the twilight but he has rediscovered himself. Not many predicted the revival of the 31-year old English legend.

Here are five stats which tell you how good the ex-Utd superstar has been so far-

#5 More goals than in his previous two seasons

Once a Blue...Always a Blue!

Wayne Rooney was once a goal-machine and is the second highest goalscorer in Premier League history. The only thing wrong about that sentence is that Rooney is still a goal machine and the best part is that he has managed as many goals as Manchester United's £75m signing; Romelu Lukaku who left Everton this season.

The nine goals in fifteen appearances are more than the five goals he had managed the previous campaign and the eight league goals in 2015/16. The fact that he is finding the net is certainly boosting the impact he is having on the game and his confidence is returning to the old levels once again.

#4 Best shot conversion rate in Europe

Wayne Rooney is competing well on the scoring charts!

The best players do not need too many chances to score. That is the hallmark of the best footballers in the business.

European football has some of the most dangerous and clinical players playing up front and Wayne Rooney who was considered past his sell-by date by many pundits has a conversion rate this season of 37.5 %, placing him on top of the shot conversion scores in the continent.

A sign that his world-class touch has not yet deserted him, Rooney is proving to be a real force in front of goal for the Toffees so far!

#3 75% of last season's total minutes played already

Rooney has only missed two games so far for Everton in the league

In the 2016/17 season, obituaries were being written about the then Manchester United captain who made only 25 appearances in the league and played 1538 minutes.

The Red Devils let their all-time scorer leave the club and it looked like Wayne Rooney's days as a regular starter for a decent sized club was over.

Fans from all corners, including Everton supporters, felt that Rooney would not be able to play much and was ineffective on the pitch at his current age.

The result though is that Rooney has clocked up 15 appearances in 17 games this season and has played 1156 matches, a little over 75% of the time he managed in the entirety of last season. That shows the fans and pundits that Rooney still has it in him to start every game and influence proceedings.

#2 Goal of the Month Award

Rooney is scoring belters once again and is playing with renewed vigour

They say class is permanent and with good reason. Rooney has scored some spectacular goals throughout his career including a 60-yard goal from behind the half-way line against West Ham, an unforgettable bicycle against Manchester City among others.

Rooney conjured up a moment of brilliance against West Ham at Goodison Park in November. Winning the ball from a misplaced touch he took advantage of Joe Hart's sweeping run outside his box to lash home a perfectly timed kick into the goal.

That took Everton to 3-0 and brought a new lease of life to the Toffees' season. The effort has won him another Goal of the Month Award.

#1 10 points won from his goals for Everton

Evertonian Rooney has won 10 points for his side so far

Arguably the most important impact a player can have is the number of points they can win for their side.

Everton has won so far this season; 22 points and sit 10th on the table. Of the 22 points, Wayne Rooney has scored point-winning goals multiple times, accumulating 10 points on his own for his club.

To put that figure into context Romelu Lukaku - whose presence had Everton labelled as a one-man side won Everton eight points all season last year and the year before that.

Rooney has managed two more in less than half the games played so far this season. A truly remarkable effort that reinforces the idea that Rooney is back and with a bang!