Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney

English, British

Personal Information

Full Name Wayne Mark Rooney
Date of Birth October 24, 1985
Nationality English, British
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Role Forward
Past Team(s)

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“It wouldn't be the worst idea” - Pundit backs Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney to make Manchester City switch and learn under Pep Guardiola “It wouldn't be the worst idea” - Pundit backs Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney to make Manchester City switch and learn under Pep Guardiola
“It wouldn't be the worst idea” - Pundit backs Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney to make Manchester City switch and learn under Pep Guardiola
“Any advice from him you would have to listen to” - Ex-Manchester United star tips Wayne Rooney to make Old Trafford in surprise role “Any advice from him you would have to listen to” - Ex-Manchester United star tips Wayne Rooney to make Old Trafford in surprise role
“Any advice from him you would have to listen to” - Ex-Manchester United star tips Wayne Rooney to make Old Trafford in surprise role
“He would be absolutely brilliant at it” - Wes Brown urges Manchester United legend to return to Old Trafford as coach and help 21-year-old star “He would be absolutely brilliant at it” - Wes Brown urges Manchester United legend to return to Old Trafford as coach and help 21-year-old star
“He would be absolutely brilliant at it” - Wes Brown urges Manchester United legend to return to Old Trafford as coach and help 21-year-old star
"I’m honoured to have shared a pitch with him" - When Manchester United legend hailed Lionel Messi as best striker he ever played against "I’m honoured to have shared a pitch with him" - When Manchester United legend hailed Lionel Messi as best striker he ever played against
"I’m honoured to have shared a pitch with him" - When Manchester United legend hailed Lionel Messi as best striker he ever played against
“Wayne Rooney was the exact same” - Gary Neville compares Manchester United star to ex-teammate after derby win “Wayne Rooney was the exact same” - Gary Neville compares Manchester United star to ex-teammate after derby win
“Wayne Rooney was the exact same” - Gary Neville compares Manchester United star to ex-teammate after derby win

Wayne Rooney Videos

'If I stay you will still have something to write about' - Zlatan jokes with reporter
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'If I stay you will still have something to write about' - Zlatan jokes with reporter
'If United need me, I'll return' - Zlatan makes appeal to Solskjaer
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'If United need me, I'll return' - Zlatan makes appeal to Solskjaer
Top 10 Players Ranked By Most Goals Scored In Premier League From 1929 To 2018-19
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Top 10 Players Ranked By Most Goals Scored In Premier League From 1929 To 2018-19
Wayne Rooney faces the media at Derby County after confirming player-coach role
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Wayne Rooney faces the media at Derby County after confirming player-coach role
Rooney bested by Nani who wins MLS All-Star Skills Challenge
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Rooney bested by Nani who wins MLS All-Star Skills Challenge

Wayne Rooney: A Brief Biography

Wayne Mark Rooney also known Wayne Rooney is an English Professional footballer who plays for the premier club Everton FC. Born on 24 October 1985, he started his youth career at the age of 9 with Liverpool Schoolboys, Copplehouse Boys and Everton FC. Hailing from Croxteth, Liverpool, England he also plays for the England National Football team. He majorly plays for the playing position of Secondary Striker and other positions of Centre-Forward and Attacking Midfield. He has made his remark for being the record holding goal scorer for Everton and the Manchester United FC.

Club Career

Wayne started his Youth Career by various clubs like Liverpool Schoolboys, Copplehouse Boys and Everton FC. while he made his professional debut for the senior club in 2002 at theage of 16 against Tottenham Hotspur. He has made good performance for the club which includes last minute goal against Arsenal on 19 October. In the same year in December he was named the 2002's BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year. he made his first professional contract in 2003 making him the most expensive teenager player. He scored 15 goals for 67 appearances for the club.

In 2004, he madea transfer request and shifted from Everton to Manchester United FC and it was the highest fee paid to a 20 year old player. He made his debut on 28 September for the club scoring a hatrick and also assisting one of the goals in a winning match against Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Champions League. Rooney was United's top league scorer and also honored the PFA Young Player of the Year award in 2004- 2005 season. He also received his first Premier League title winner's medal in the 2005- 2006 season with United.

He once again won the 2010 PFA Players' Player of the Year and had a fairly good playing experience for the club, he scored 183 goals for 393 appearances for the club.

In on 9 July 2017 however, after months of deliberation he returned to Everton FC for a two year contract and have scored 10 goals for 28 appearances. He also played for the England National Team and have scored 53 goals for 119 appearances.

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