Wayne Rooney facts for kids
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Rooney in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 24 October 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (1.76 m) | ||
| Playing position | Forward, midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–2002 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2002–2004 | Everton | 67 | (15) |
| 2004–2017 | Manchester United | 393 | (183) |
| 2017–2018 | Everton | 31 | (10) |
| 2018–2019 | D.C. United | 48 | (23) |
| 2020–2021 | Derby County | 30 | (6) |
| Total | 569 | (237) | |
| National team | |||
| 2000–2001 | England U15 | 4 | (2) |
| 2001–2002 | England U17 | 12 | (7) |
| 2002 | England U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2003–2018 | England | 120 | (53) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2020–2022 | Derby County | ||
| 2022–2023 | D.C. United | ||
| 2023–2024 | Birmingham City | ||
| 2024 | Plymouth Argyle | ||
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Wayne Mark Rooney (born 24 October 1985) is a famous English football person. He is known as a former player and a manager. He recently managed EFL Championship club Plymouth Argyle. Many people think Rooney is one of the best players of his time. He is also seen as one of the greatest British players ever.
Rooney holds the record for most goals scored for Manchester United. He was also the top goalscorer for the England national team from 2015 to 2023. He has played more games for England than any other outfield player. Rooney mostly played as a forward. But he also played in different midfield positions.
Rooney joined the Everton youth team when he was nine. He played his first professional game for the club in 2002 at age 16. After two seasons, he moved to Manchester United in 2004. The transfer cost £25.6 million. At Manchester United, he won 16 trophies. He became one of only two English players to win many major titles. These include the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, and UEFA Europa League. He scored 253 goals for United, making him their all-time top scorer. His 208 Premier League goals make him the competition's third-highest scorer. He also has the fourth-highest number of assists with 103.
Rooney first played for England in February 2003, when he was 17. He is England's youngest-ever goalscorer. He played in UEFA Euro 2004 and scored four goals. He was briefly the youngest goalscorer in the history of the European Championship. Rooney also played in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 World Cups. He was often seen as England's best player. He won the England Player of the Year award four times. With 53 goals in 120 international caps, Rooney is England's second-most-capped player and second-top goalscorer.
Rooney won many individual awards during his career. These include the PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2010. His amazing bicycle kick goal against Manchester City in 2011 won the Premier League 20 Seasons Awards Best Goal.
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Early Life and Football Start
Wayne Mark Rooney was born in Liverpool on 24 October 1985. His parents are Jeanette Marie and Thomas Wayne Rooney. He has Irish family roots through his father. He grew up as a Roman Catholic with his younger brothers, Graham and John. John also became a footballer. Wayne supported Everton as a child. He looked up to the Brazilian striker Ronaldo. Rooney said Ronaldo was "probably the best" forward.
Club Career Highlights
Early Days at Everton
Youth Teams
Rooney started playing for Liverpool Schoolboys. He scored 72 goals in one season, a record until 2010. At nine, he played for Copplehouse boys' club. He scored 99 goals in his last season there. An Everton scout, Bob Pendleton, then noticed him. Rooney joined Everton at age nine. He was even the Everton mascot for a game against Liverpool when he was 11. In the 1995–96 season, he scored 114 goals in 29 games for Everton's under-10s and 11s. By 15, he was playing for the under-19s. He scored eight goals in eight games during Everton's run to the FA Youth Cup Final in 2002. In the final, he scored and showed a T-shirt that said, "Once a Blue, always a Blue." Rooney scored his first senior goal in a friendly game in Austria on 15 July 2002.
First Team Debut
Rooney made his senior debut for Everton on 17 August 2002. It was a 2–2 home draw against Tottenham Hotspur. He started the match and helped set up the first goal. He became Everton's second-youngest first-team player ever. His first goals came on 2 October. He scored twice in a 3–0 win against Wrexham in the League Cup. This made Rooney Everton's youngest-ever goalscorer at the time.
On 19 October, just before his 17th birthday, Rooney scored a winning goal against Arsenal. This goal ended Arsenal's 30-match unbeaten run. It also made Rooney the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history. This record has since been broken. In December, Rooney was named 2002's BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year. He signed his first professional contract in January 2003. He ended his first season with eight goals in 37 games.
Rooney scored his first goal of the 2003–04 season on 26 August 2003. He scored twice in a Premier League game for the first time on 21 February 2004. He finished the season with 9 goals in 40 appearances.
Joining Manchester United
Adapting to the Red Devils (2004–2007)
In August 2004, Rooney asked to leave Everton. He then signed for Manchester United for an initial £20 million. He was only 18 years old. This was the highest fee ever paid for a player under 20. Sir Alex Ferguson, United's manager, was keen to sign him.
Rooney was given the number 8 shirt. He made his United debut on 28 September in a 6–2 win against Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Champions League. He scored a hat-trick and set up another goal. This made him the youngest player to score a Champions League hat-trick. His first season at United ended without a trophy. But he was United's top league scorer with 11 goals. He won the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
In September 2005, Rooney was sent off in a Champions League match. His first trophy with United came in the 2005–06 League Cup. He scored twice in the final against Wigan Athletic. United finished second in the Premier League that season. Rooney scored 16 goals in 26 league games.
In April 2007, Rooney scored and assisted in a big 4–2 win for Manchester United against his old club Everton. Rooney won his first Premier League title medal at the end of the 2006–07 season. He scored 14 league goals that season.
The Number 10 Shirt (2007–2010)
In June 2007, Rooney got the number 10 shirt. He fractured his left foot in August, which kept him out for six weeks. He returned and scored in a Champions League win over Roma. Rooney finished the 2007–08 season with 18 goals. United won the Premier League and the Champions League that year.
On 4 October 2008, Rooney became the youngest player to make 200 Premier League appearances. In December, he scored twice in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final. He scored the winning goal in the final against LDU Quito. He was named the best player in the tournament. Rooney ended the 2008–09 season with 20 goals.
On 22 August 2009, Rooney scored his 100th and 101st goals for Manchester United. On 28 November 2009, he scored his first hat-trick in three years. On 23 January 2010, Rooney scored all four goals in a 4–0 win over Hull. This was the first time he scored four goals in one game. On 27 January 2010, he scored a last-minute winner against Manchester City in the League Cup semi-final. On 31 January 2010, Rooney scored his 100th Premier League goal. On 28 February 2010, he scored a header that won the League Cup final 2–1 against Aston Villa. On 30 March, Rooney twisted his ankle during a Champions League game. He was out for a few weeks. On 25 April, Rooney was named the 2010 PFA Players' Player of the Year.
Ambition and Bicycle Kick (2010–2011)
In October 2010, there was talk that Rooney wanted to leave Manchester United. But he soon changed his mind and signed a new five-year contract.
On 12 February 2011, Rooney scored an amazing overhead bicycle kick goal. It was in the 78th minute of the Manchester derby. This goal won the game 2–1 against Manchester City. Rooney said it was the best goal of his career. Sir Alex Ferguson called it the best goal he had ever seen at Old Trafford. This goal won Rooney his third BBC Goal of the Season award. It was also nominated for the FIFA Puskás Award for Goal of the Year.
On 2 April, Rooney scored his first hat-trick of the season in a 4–2 win over West Ham. This was his fifth hat-trick for United. His second goal was his 100th Premier League goal for the club. He became the third United player to score 100 Premier League goals. On 14 May 2011, Rooney scored a penalty against Blackburn. This goal helped United win their record 19th top division title. It was Rooney's fourth Premier League title.
League Success (2011–2013)
Rooney started the 2011–12 season with a goal against West Brom. In late August, he scored his 150th goal for United. It was part of a hat-trick in an 8–2 win against Arsenal. On 10 September, Rooney scored another hat-trick. This made him only the fourth player to score hat-tricks in consecutive games. He also became the highest-scoring Englishman in Champions League history.
On 10 December, Rooney scored two goals against Wolverhampton Wanderers. On 11 February 2012, Rooney played his 500th senior career game. He scored two goals as United beat Liverpool 2–1. On 4 March, Rooney scored the first goal in a 3–1 win against Tottenham. He passed Joe Spence to become sixth on United's all-time top goalscorers list. On the final day of the season, Rooney scored against Sunderland. United looked set to win the league, but Manchester City scored two late goals to win the title.
In the 2012–13 season, Rooney suffered a bad cut to his leg. He returned on 29 September. He scored his first goals of the season on 20 October. He reached his 200th club goal in a 4–2 win against Stoke City. On 9 December 2012, he scored two goals in the Manchester derby, which United won 3–2. On 12 May, Sir Alex Ferguson said that Rooney had asked to leave the club.
Post-Ferguson Years (2013–2015)
On 5 July 2013, new United manager David Moyes said Rooney was not for sale. Chelsea made a bid for Rooney, but United rejected it. On 17 September, Rooney scored twice in a 4–2 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. This marked his 200th goal for United. On 21 February 2014, Rooney signed a new contract with Manchester United until 2019. He ended the season as United's top scorer and assist provider in the league.
After Nemanja Vidić left in July 2014, Rooney was named club captain by new manager Louis van Gaal. On 27 September 2014, Rooney became the third highest Premier League goalscorer. He moved ahead of Thierry Henry with 176 goals. In the same game, he was sent off and got a three-game ban. On 22 November 2014, Rooney scored in a 2–1 win against rivals Arsenal. On 14 December, he scored the first goal in a 3–0 win over rivals Liverpool. Rooney was often played as a midfielder by Van Gaal.
On 16 February 2015, in an FA Cup match, Rooney was criticized for diving to win a penalty. He later apologized. On 28 February 2015, he scored two goals against Sunderland. This made him the first player to score more than 10 goals in 11 straight seasons. Rooney was Manchester United's top goalscorer for the 2014–15 season.
Final Years and Departure (2015–2017)
On 26 August 2015, Rooney ended a long goal drought. He scored a hat-trick in a 4–0 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League play-off. It was his first hat-trick in European games since his United debut in 2004. On 19 December, he made his 500th Manchester United appearance.
On 2 January 2016, Rooney scored against Swansea. This moved him ahead of Andy Cole as the Premier League's second top scorer. With 238 goals, he passed Denis Law in United's all-time top scorers list. Fifteen days later, he scored the only goal in a win against Liverpool at Anfield. This was his 176th league goal for United, breaking Thierry Henry's record for most goals for one club in the Premier League. On 21 May, Rooney captained Manchester United in the 2016 FA Cup Final. United won 2–1 in extra time, and Rooney won the FA Cup for the first time.
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On 6 November 2016, Rooney became only the third player to get 100 Premier League assists. On 24 November, Rooney became Manchester United's all-time leading scorer in European competitions with 39 goals.
On 7 January 2017, Rooney scored against Reading in the FA Cup. This equaled Bobby Charlton's record as Manchester United's top goalscorer of all time. Rooney reached this in 215 fewer games than Charlton. On 21 January 2017, Rooney finally broke Charlton's record. He scored his 250th goal for the club with a free kick against Stoke City. On 29 January, Rooney was given a special Golden Boot award. In his last game for Manchester United, United won the UEFA Europa League. He finished his Manchester United career as the all-time top scorer with 253 goals. He won five Premier League titles, the Champions League, Europa League, and FA Cup.
Later Career
Return to Everton (2017–2018)
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On 9 July 2017, Rooney returned to his boyhood club, Everton. He signed a two-year contract. He was given the number 10 shirt. He scored on his second Everton league debut on 12 August. Nine days later, Rooney scored his 200th Premier League goal against Manchester City. He became the second player to reach this milestone, after Alan Shearer. On 29 November, Rooney scored his first hat-trick for Everton. His third goal was an amazing strike from inside his own half, over 60 yards from goal.
Moving to MLS (2018–2020)
On 28 June 2018, Rooney signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with D.C. United in Major League Soccer. He was given the number 9 jersey. He made his debut on 14 July. Rooney was named captain after three games. His first goal for the club came on 28 July. He scored against his former Manchester United teammate, goalkeeper Tim Howard.
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Rooney played very well for D.C. United. He helped them reach the play-offs. He was named 'MLS Player of the Month' for October 2018. He was also named D.C. United's MVP and top goalscorer. On 16 March 2019, Rooney scored his first hat-trick for D.C. United. He later scored his 300th career goal at club level. On 27 June, Rooney scored from inside his own half for the third time in his career. He ended his time in the MLS with 23 goals and 15 assists in 48 regular-season games. He scored 25 goals in 52 games for D.C. United in total.
Player-Manager at Derby County and Retirement (2020–2021)
On 6 August 2019, Rooney agreed to return to England. He joined Derby County as a player-coach in January 2020. He was instantly named captain. His debut came on 2 January in a 2–1 win. Rooney scored six goals in 24 games.
Rooney's first goal of the 2020–21 season came in the fourth match. His free kick won the game 1–0 against Norwich City. On 15 January 2021, he retired from playing. He was appointed permanent manager of Derby.
International Career
Early Career and Euro 2004
Rooney could have played for the Republic of Ireland because of his grandparents. But he said he was "English through and through."
Rooney became the youngest player to play for England on 12 February 2003. He was 17 years and 111 days old. On 6 September 2003, he became the youngest player to score for England. He scored in a 2–1 win against Macedonia.
His first big tournament was UEFA Euro 2004. He became the youngest scorer in the competition's history on 17 June 2004. He scored twice in a 3–0 win against Switzerland. Rooney scored two more goals in a 4–2 win against Croatia. But he got injured in the quarter-final against Portugal. England lost on penalties. Rooney was named in UEFA's Team of the Tournament.
World Cups (2006 and 2010)
Rooney had a foot injury before the 2006 FIFA World Cup. England tried to help him recover quickly. He played in some group games but did not score. England lost in the quarter-finals on penalties.
Rooney was sent off in the quarter-final against Portugal. He stepped on defender Ricardo Carvalho. Cristiano Ronaldo, his Manchester United teammate, protested. Rooney was fined for the incident.
Rooney was England's top scorer in their 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign with nine goals. On 14 November 2009, Rooney captained England for the first time.
Rooney wore the England number 10 shirt at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. England drew 0–0 with Algeria. Rooney criticized the fans for booing the team, but later apologized. He did not score in the tournament. England lost 4–1 to Germany in the second round.
Euro 2012
England qualified for UEFA Euro 2012 easily. Rooney scored three goals in qualifying. In the last qualifier, he was sent off against Montenegro. He was banned for three group stage matches at Euro 2012. After an appeal, his ban was reduced to two matches.
Rooney played in the final group stage match against Ukraine on 19 June 2012. He scored the only goal, helping England reach the quarter-finals. England lost to Italy on penalties in the quarter-finals. Rooney scored his penalty kick.
2014 World Cup
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On 12 October 2012, Rooney became England's 5th highest goalscorer. He scored his 30th and 31st international goals. Rooney captained England for the first time in a competitive match. He scored against Brazil in a friendly in February 2013. Rooney ended the 2014 World Cup qualification campaign as England's top scorer with seven goals.
At the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Rooney played in England's first game against Italy. He set up a goal in a 2–1 loss. In England's second game against Uruguay, Rooney scored his first ever goal at a World Cup finals. England lost 2–1. England drew their final group match 0–0 and were knocked out.
Euro 2016 and Retirement
After Steven Gerrard retired from international football, Roy Hodgson named Rooney as England's new captain. On 3 September 2014, Rooney scored a penalty in a 1–0 win against Norway. He showed leadership by holding player-only meetings.
On 15 November 2014, Rooney earned his 100th England cap. He scored a penalty in a 3–1 win against Slovenia. On 5 September 2015, he equaled Bobby Charlton's record of 49 goals for England. On 8 September 2015, Rooney broke Charlton's record. He scored his 50th international goal from a penalty against Switzerland. This was his 107th game for England. It was also his 300th professional career goal.
In England's first game of UEFA Euro 2016, Rooney played in central midfield. He was named man of the match. On 27 June, he scored a penalty against Iceland in the round of 16. However, England lost 2–1 and were knocked out.
On 4 September 2016, Rooney earned his 116th England appearance. This made him England's most-capped outfield player. He announced he would retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup. But he retired early on 23 August 2017. He played one final match for England against the United States on 15 November 2018. He ended his international career with 120 appearances.
Managerial Career
Derby County
In November 2020, Rooney became part of the interim coaching staff at Derby County. The team was at the bottom of the Championship table. He took sole control of the team for the next match. On 15 January 2021, he was appointed permanent manager of Derby.
Rooney improved Derby's form, moving them out of the relegation zone. However, results later worsened. Derby County drew 3–3 in the last match of the season. This result helped them avoid relegation.
In the 2021–22 season, Derby faced a 21-point deduction. This led to them being relegated to League One. Rooney resigned as manager on 24 June 2022.
D.C. United
On 12 July 2022, Rooney was announced as the head coach for his former club, MLS side D.C. United. He won his first game 2–1. His team finished last in the Eastern Conference that season.
On 8 October 2023, Rooney and the club agreed to part ways. D.C. United did not qualify for the play-offs for a second season in a row.
Birmingham City
On 11 October 2023, Rooney returned to English football. He was appointed manager of EFL Championship club Birmingham City. He brought his former teammates Ashley Cole and John O'Shea into his coaching staff.
His team lost his first game 1–0. He won only two of his first 15 matches. On 2 January 2024, Rooney was sacked by the club. Birmingham was in 20th position.
Plymouth Argyle
On 25 May 2024, Rooney was appointed manager of EFL Championship club Plymouth Argyle. His first game was a 4–0 loss.
On 31 December 2024, Rooney left Plymouth by mutual agreement. The team was in last place.
Style of Play
Rooney is seen as one of the best players of his generation. He was a creative and energetic forward. He combined technical skill with strength. He was also good in the air, even though he is 5 feet 9 inches (1.76 m) tall. He could play anywhere along the front line. His favorite role was as a striker. He also played as a supporting forward or winger. As he got older, he played in deeper roles. He played as an attacking midfielder or a deep-lying playmaker. This was because of his good vision and passing.
Rooney was a great goalscorer for Manchester United. He could score from inside and outside the penalty area. He was also known for scoring from volleys. He even scored from inside his own half for three different clubs. People praised his hard work and energy. He was dedicated to winning the ball back and starting attacks. He often took set pieces and penalties.
When he was young, Rooney was called "Wazza" and "the new Pelé". He was fast and agile. But injuries and weight issues affected his speed later in his career. Some people felt he did not reach his full potential. He was sometimes criticized for being too aggressive on the pitch.
Rooney is the all-time leading goalscorer for England. He is considered one of England's greatest players.
Personal Life
Rooney also supports Celtic. He enjoys boxing for stress relief. He is friends with boxer Ricky Hatton. Rooney has several tattoos, including a Celtic cross.
Family
Rooney met his wife, Coleen (née McLoughlin), in secondary school. They married on 12 June 2008. Coleen arranged for Rooney's favorite band, the Stereophonics, to play at their wedding. The wedding had some discussion with the Catholic Church. The couple held a religious ceremony at a converted monastery.
The couple have four sons: Kai Wayne (born 2 November 2009), Klay Anthony (born 21 May 2013), Kit Joseph (born 24 January 2016), and Cass Mac (born 15 February 2018). Kai Rooney signed with Manchester United in 2020.
Rooney's younger brother, John Rooney, is also a professional footballer. His cousin, Jake Rooney, plays for Derby County.
Commercial Interests
Rooney has endorsement deals with companies like Nike and Coca-Cola. He appeared on seven UK-version covers of Electronic Arts' FIFA video game series. His 'Knockout' goal celebration appears in FIFA 18. In 2012, Rooney was listed as the world's fifth highest-paid footballer.
In July 2011, jerseys with Rooney's name were the best-selling sports product in the Premier League. In March 2006, Rooney signed a large book deal with HarperCollins. He published his autobiography, My Story So Far, and other books.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Everton | 2002–03 | Premier League | 33 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 37 | 8 | ||
| 2003–04 | Premier League | 34 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 40 | 9 | |||
| Total | 67 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 17 | ||
| Manchester United | 2004–05 | Premier League | 29 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 17 |
| 2005–06 | Premier League | 36 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 48 | 19 | ||
| 2006–07 | Premier League | 35 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | — | 55 | 23 | ||
| 2007–08 | Premier League | 27 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 18 | |
| 2008–09 | Premier League | 30 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 20 | |
| 2009–10 | Premier League | 32 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 34 | |
| 2010–11 | Premier League | 28 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 16 | |
| 2011–12 | Premier League | 34 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 34 | |
| 2012–13 | Premier League | 27 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | — | 37 | 16 | ||
| 2013–14 | Premier League | 29 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 19 | |
| 2014–15 | Premier League | 33 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 37 | 14 | |||
| 2015–16 | Premier League | 28 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | — | 41 | 15 | ||
| 2016–17 | Premier League | 25 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 8 | |
| Total | 393 | 183 | 40 | 22 | 20 | 5 | 98 | 39 | 8 | 4 | 559 | 253 | ||
| Everton | 2017–18 | Premier League | 31 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | — | 40 | 11 | |
| D.C. United | 2018 | Major League Soccer | 20 | 12 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 21 | 12 | ||
| 2019 | Major League Soccer | 28 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 31 | 13 | |||
| Total | 48 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 52 | 25 | ||
| Derby County | 2019–20 | Championship | 20 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 24 | 6 | |||
| 2020–21 | Championship | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 1 | |||
| Total | 30 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 7 | ||
| Career total | 569 | 237 | 51 | 25 | 28 | 7 | 105 | 40 | 10 | 4 | 763 | 313 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 2003 | 9 | 3 |
| 2004 | 11 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 8 | 5 | |
| 2009 | 9 | 6 | |
| 2010 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 10 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 13 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 8 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 120 | 53 | |
Managerial
| Team | From | To | Record | Ref. | ||||
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| P | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Derby County | 14 November 2020 | 26 June 2022 | 85 | 24 | 22 | 39 | 28.2 | |
| D.C. United | 31 July 2022 | 7 October 2023 | 53 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 26.4 | |
| Birmingham City | 11 October 2023 | 2 January 2024 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13.3 | |
| Plymouth Argyle | 25 May 2024 | 31 December 2024 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 20.0 | |
| Total | 178 | 45 | 46 | 87 | 25.3 | |||
Honours
Player
Manchester United
- Premier League: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13
- FA Cup: 2015–16
- Football League/EFL Cup: 2005–06, 2009–10, 2016–17
- FA Community Shield: 2007, 2010, 2011, 2016
- UEFA Champions League: 2007–08
- UEFA Europa League: 2016–17
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2008
England U17
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Bronze: 2002
Individual
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Golden Player: 2002
- PFA Players' Player of the Year: 2009–10
- PFA Young Player of the Year: 2004–05, 2005–06
- PFA Fans' Player of the Year: 2005–06, 2009–10
- PFA Team of the Year: 2005–06 Premier League, 2009–10 Premier League, 2011–12 Premier League
- FWA Footballer of the Year: 2009–10
- Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year: 2005–06, 2009–10
- Manchester United Players' Player of the Year: 2009–10
- Manchester Goal of the Season: 2009–10 (v Arsenal, 31 January 2010), 2010–11 (vs. Manchester City, 12 February 2011), 2013–14 (vs. West Ham, 22 March 2014 )
- BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year: 2002
- Bravo Award: 2003
- Golden Boy Award: 2004
- UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2004
- FIFPro Young Player of the Year: 2004–05
- Premier League Hall of Fame: 2022
- Premier League Player of the Season: 2009–10
- Premier League Player of the Month: February 2005, December 2005, March 2006, October 2007, January 2010
- Most assists in the Premier League: 2006–07 (shared)
- England Senior Men's Player of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2014, 2015
- FIFA Club World Cup Most Valuable Player of the Final: 2008
- FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2008
- FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2011
- FIFA FIFPro World XI 4th team: 2013
- FIFA FIFPro World XI 5th team: 2014, 2015
- Premier League 20 Seasons Awards (1992–93 to 2011–12): Best Goal (vs. Manchester City, 12 February 2011)
- Alan Hardaker Trophy: 2006
- Premier League Goal of the Month: November 2017
- FWA Tribute Award: 2017
- MLS Player of the Month: October 2018
- MLS Best XI: 2018
- D.C. United MVP: 2018
- D.C. United Golden Boot Winner: 2018
- MLS All-Star: 2019,
- Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award: 2022
Records
- Manchester United all-time top scorer: 253 goals
- England national team 2nd all-time top scorer: 53 goals
- England national team 2nd-most goals in competitive matches: 37 goals (in competitive matches)
- 2nd-Most Premier League goals scored for one club: 183 goals for Manchester United
- Most Premier League away goals scored: 94 goals
- Most Premier League seasons reaching double figures in goals: 12
- Youngest player to start a competitive match for England: 17 years 160 days
- Youngest player to score a goal for the England national team: 17 years 317 days (v FYR Macedonia, 6 September 2003)
- Manchester United all-time top scorer in UEFA club/European competitions: 39 goals
- Manchester United all-time top scorer in FIFA Club World Cup/International Competitions: 3 goals
- Most goals scored by an English player in the UEFA Champions League: 34 goals
- Most goals scored by an English player in the FIFA Club World Cup: 3 goals
- 3rd-highest Premier League all-time top scorer: 208 goals
- 3rd-highest Premier League all-time assist-provider: 103 assists
- Only footballer to have scored at least 200 Premier league goals and provided at least 100 Premier League assists
- 2nd-Most capped England international: 120 caps
- Most capped outfielder for the England national football team: 120 caps
- All-time top goalscorer in Manchester derby: 11 goals
Manager
Individual
- MLS All-Star Coach: 2023
See Also
In Spanish: Wayne Rooney para niños
- List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps
- List of men's footballers with 50 or more international goals
- List of footballers with 100 or more Premier League goals
