Wayne Rooney, the English professional footballer, was born on October 24, 1985 in Croxteth, Liverpool, England. He is known for his versatile playing positions and record-breaking goal scoring achievements.

Wayne Rooney joins Everton at the age of nine after breaking goal-scoring records with local team Copplehouse Boys.

In the 2001-02 season, Wayne Rooney was part of Everton Youth team before moving up to Everton U18. This period played a crucial role in his development as a footballer.

On July 1, 2002, Wayne Rooney transferred from Everton to Manchester United for a fee of €37.00m. This marked the beginning of his successful career at Manchester United.

Wayne Rooney scored his first senior goal for Everton in a friendly victory over SC Weiz. This marked an important milestone in his career as he transitioned from the youth team to the first team.

Wayne Rooney made his professional debut for Everton on August 17, 2002, at the age of 16 years, 9 months, and 24 days. He became the second youngest first-team player in Everton's history and assisted on the game's opening goal.

Wayne Rooney scored his first and second senior goals for Everton on October 2, 2002, in a league cup match against Wrexham. This made him Everton's youngest-ever goal scorer at that time.

On October 19, 2002, just five days before his 17th birthday, Wayne Rooney scored a last-minute winning goal against Arsenal. This goal not only ended Arsenal's unbeaten run but also made Rooney the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at that time.

On February 2, 2003, at the age of 17 years and 111 days, Wayne Rooney made his debut for England in a friendly match against Australia.

Wayne Rooney became the youngest player to play for England at the age of 17 years and 111 days in a friendly match against Australia.

On March 23, 2003, Wayne Rooney scored Everton's only goal in a match against Arsenal. Despite the loss, Rooney's goal showcased his scoring ability and contribution to the team.

On April 26, 2003, Wayne Rooney scored his first goal of the 2003-04 season in a match against Charlton Athletic. This goal marked the beginning of another successful season for Rooney at Everton.

At the age of 17 years and 317 days, Wayne Rooney became the youngest player to score for England in a UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying match against Macedonia.

On February 21, 2004, Wayne Rooney scored two goals in a Premier League game for the first time in a 3-3 draw against Southampton. This performance showcased his scoring prowess and impact on the field.

Wayne Rooney became the youngest scorer in UEFA Euro history during UEFA Euro 2004, scoring twice against Switzerland.

In August 2004, Wayne Rooney submitted a transfer request to leave Everton after the club rejected a bid from Newcastle and he expressed his desire to move to a different club.

On August 31, 2004, Wayne Rooney made a significant move from Everton to Manchester United for €15.00m in a free transfer.

On January 29, 2005, Wayne Rooney scored a spectacular volley against Middlesbrough, which was later named the BBC Goal of the Season.

On 9 March 2006, Rooney signed the largest sports book deal in publishing history with HarperCollins, involving a £5 million advance plus royalties for a minimum of five books.

Wayne Rooney suffered a metatarsal fracture in his right foot during a match between Manchester United and Chelsea, raising concerns about his participation in the upcoming World Cup.

After using an oxygen tent to aid his recovery, Wayne Rooney was included in England's World Cup squad by manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Wayne Rooney received a red card for a foul on Ricardo Carvalho during the World Cup quarter-final match against Portugal, leading to England's elimination after a 3-1 loss on penalties.

On August 4, 2006, Wayne Rooney received a red card for hitting Porto defender Pepe with his elbow during a match in the Amsterdam Tournament.

Then-Everton manager David Moyes sued Rooney for libel after excerpts from Rooney's 2006 autobiography accused Moyes of leaking Rooney's reasons for leaving the club to the press. The case was settled out of court for £500,000 in 2008.

On August 12, 2007, Wayne Rooney suffered a left metatarsal fracture during Manchester United's match against Reading, causing him to be sidelined for six weeks.

On October 2, 2007, Wayne Rooney scored for Manchester United in a 1-0 Champions League group stage victory over AS Roma.

Wayne Rooney was unable to play in England's crucial match against Croatia due to an ankle injury, resulting in England's failure to qualify for Euro 2008.

Wayne Rooney married his wife Coleen McLoughlin on June 12, 2008, after six years of dating. The wedding included a ceremony at the Abbey of Cervara, despite objections from the local bishop's office.

Wayne Rooney ended a goal drought by scoring in England's 4-1 victory over Croatia in Zagreb, under the management of Fabio Capello.

On October 4, 2008, Wayne Rooney became the youngest player to make 200 Premier League appearances when he played against Blackburn Rovers.

On 18 December 2008, Rooney scored twice in the semi-final victory over Gamba Osaka in the FIFA Club World Cup. He was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player in the tournament after scoring the winning goal in the final against LDU Quito.

On 14 January 2009, after scoring early in a match against Wigan, Rooney had to leave the game in the eighth minute due to a hamstring injury.

Wayne Rooney achieved his 50th cap while playing for England in a home victory against Ukraine.

On 25 April 2009, Rooney scored two goals and provided assists in Manchester United's comeback win against Tottenham. He played a crucial role in the team's victory.

On 27 May 2009, Rooney played in the Champions League Final against Barcelona, where Manchester United lost 2–0. Rooney ended the season with a total of 20 goals in all competitions.

On August 22, 2009, Rooney scored his 100th club level goal against Wigan Athletic.

On 29 August 2009, Rooney scored a crucial goal from a penalty spot against Arsenal, helping Manchester United secure a 2–1 victory in the match.

Wayne and Coleen Rooney welcomed their first son, Kai Wayne Rooney, on November 2, 2009.

Wayne Rooney captained England for the first time in a pre-tournament friendly against Brazil.

On 28 November 2009, Rooney scored his first hat-trick in three years in a match against Portsmouth, with two of the goals coming from penalties.

On 27 December 2009, Rooney was awarded Man of the Match against Hull City after being involved in all the goals scored in the game. He played a key role in Manchester United's victory.

On January 23, 2010, Wayne Rooney scored all four goals in Manchester United's 4-0 victory over Hull, with three of the goals coming in the last ten minutes of the match. This was the first time in his career that he scored four goals in a single match.

On January 27, 2010, Wayne Rooney scored the winning goal in stoppage time against Manchester City, leading Manchester United to a 4-3 aggregate win and into the final. This goal marked his first League Cup goal since 2006.

On January 31, 2010, Wayne Rooney scored his 100th Premier League goal in a 3-1 victory over Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. This milestone goal was significant as his first Premier League goal also came against Arsenal.

On February 16, 2010, Wayne Rooney scored two headers in Manchester United's 3-2 away win against Milan at the San Siro. This victory marked United's first-ever win against Milan at the San Siro.

On February 28, 2010, Wayne Rooney scored a crucial header against Aston Villa in the League Cup final, helping Manchester United secure a 2-1 victory. This goal was his fifth consecutive headed goal.

On March 30, 2010, during Manchester United's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich, Wayne Rooney twisted his ankle in the last minute, leading to fears of serious ligament damage. However, it was later confirmed to be slight ligament damage, causing him to miss crucial matches.

On April 25, 2010, Wayne Rooney was honored with the 2010 PFA Players' Player of the Year award, recognizing his outstanding performance and contributions during the season.

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Wayne Rooney criticized England fans for booing the team after a match against Algeria.

On August 28, 2010, Wayne Rooney scored his first goal of the season from a penalty in Manchester United's 3-0 victory over West Ham United. This marked the beginning of his goal-scoring campaign for the season.

After a brief injury battle, Rooney returned to the starting lineup for Manchester United on November 24, 2010, and scored a penalty in a 1-0 road win over Rangers in the Champions League.

On January 1, 2011, Wayne Rooney scored his first goal of the season from open play in a 2–1 away win over West Bromwich Albion.

On February 12, 2011, Wayne Rooney scored an overhead bicycle kick in the 78th minute of the Manchester derby, securing a 2–1 win over Manchester City. The spectacular goal was hailed as one of the best in his career and by Sir Alex Ferguson.

On May 14, 2011, Wayne Rooney scored a penalty for Manchester United to equalise in a 1–1 draw against Blackburn, securing a record 19th top division title for United. This victory also earned Rooney his fourth Premier League title winner's medal.

On May 28, 2011, in the Champions League final against Barcelona at Wembley, Wayne Rooney scored a 34th-minute equaliser. Despite his goal, Manchester United eventually lost 3–1 to Barcelona.

On September 10, 2011, Wayne Rooney scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 away win over Bolton Wanderers, making him the fourth player in Premier League history to achieve this feat in consecutive games. This remarkable performance showcased Rooney's exceptional goal-scoring abilities.

In a match against Montenegro, Wayne Rooney is shown a red card for kicking Miodrag Dzudovic. He receives a three-match ban, which is later reduced to two games after an appeal.

Rooney scored his 30th and 31st international goals in a 2014 World Cup qualifier against San Marino, becoming England's fifth-highest goalscorer of all time.

On October 18, 2011, Wayne Rooney scored two goals in a Champions League group stage match against Oțelul Galați, surpassing his former teammate Paul Scholes as the highest-scoring Englishman in Champions League history. This achievement highlighted Rooney's prowess on the European stage.

On 8 January 2012, Wayne Rooney scored two goals in a 3–2 win over Manchester City, passing Mark Hughes in Manchester United's all-time top goalscorers table and moving up to seventh place overall with 164 goals.

On 5 February 2012, Wayne Rooney scored twice from the penalty spot as Manchester United came back from a 3–0 deficit to draw 3–3 in a Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

On 4 March 2012, Wayne Rooney scored the first goal in a 3–1 away win against Tottenham at White Hart Lane, passing Joe Spence in Manchester United's all-time top goalscorers table and moving up to sixth place overall with 169 goals.

On 11 March 2012, Wayne Rooney scored the two goals that brought Manchester United the victory against West Brom in a 2–0 home win.

On the final day of the 2011-2012 season, Wayne Rooney put Manchester United ahead against Sunderland. However, Manchester City's late goals denied United the title.

Wayne Rooney makes a successful return from suspension by scoring the decisive goal as England defeats Ukraine, securing a spot in the second round of Euro 2012.

Despite scoring in the penalty shoot-out against Italy, Wayne Rooney and the England team are eliminated in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012.

In his second match as captain, Wayne Rooney scores two goals in England's 5-0 victory over San Marino at Wembley.

On 20 October 2012, Wayne Rooney scored his first goals of the season in a 4–2 league win at home to Stoke City, reaching his 200th club goal.

On December 9, 2012, Wayne Rooney scored a brace in the Manchester derby at Manchester Stadium, helping United secure a 3-2 victory.

Rooney scored in a 2–1 win against five-time world champions Brazil at Wembley in a friendly match.

On May 21, 2013, Wayne and Coleen Rooney's second son, Klay Anthony Rooney, was born.

On July 5, 2013, new United manager David Moyes declared that Wayne Rooney was not available for transfer, following rumors linking him to clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea confirmed on July 17, 2013, that they had made a bid of around £20 million for Wayne Rooney, which was turned down by Manchester United.

On August 31, 2013, Wayne Rooney suffered a head injury during training after a collision with Phil Jones, causing him to miss the match against Liverpool.

September 17, 2013, marked the day when Wayne Rooney scored his 200th goal for Manchester United in a 4–2 victory against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.

Rooney scored his 27th competitive goal in a 4–1 World Cup qualifier against Montenegro, becoming England's all-time top goalscorer in competitive internationals.

On December 1, 2013, Wayne Rooney netted two goals against Tottenham at White Hart Lane in a 2–2 draw, showcasing his scoring prowess.

Wayne Rooney scored his 150th league goal for Manchester United with a volley against Hull City on December 26, 2013, contributing significantly to the team's comeback victory.

On February 21, 2014, Wayne Rooney signed a contract extension with Manchester United, securing his stay at Old Trafford until 2019.

March 22, 2014, saw Wayne Rooney scoring two goals against West Ham for Manchester United, elevating him to the third position on the club's all-time scoring chart with 212 career goals.

Rooney scored his first ever goal at a World Cup finals with a 75th-minute equaliser in a 2–1 loss against Uruguay at the Arena Corinthians.

Wayne Rooney scored his first goal in the World Cup match against Uruguay, but Luis Suarez's two goals led to England's elimination from the tournament.

On the opening day of the 2014-15 Premier League season, Rooney scored a spectacular bicycle kick goal to equalize against Swansea, although Manchester United eventually lost the match 1-2.

Wayne Rooney was appointed as the captain of the England national team by manager Roy Hodgson.

In his debut match as the captain of the England team, Wayne Rooney scored a penalty leading to a 1-0 victory over Norway.

On September 27, 2014, Wayne Rooney scored his 176th goal in a 2-1 win against West Ham, surpassing Thierry Henry to become the third highest goal scorer in Premier League history.

On 15 November 2014, Rooney won his 100th England cap against Slovenia in a Euro 2016 qualifying match, scoring a penalty to equalise in a 3–1 win.

Rooney scored for Manchester United in a 2-1 victory against rivals Arsenal, which was United's first away win of the season.

Rooney scored two goals against Newcastle United in a match that Manchester United won 3-1, marking United's 50th successive Boxing Day match.

In an FA Cup match against Preston North End, Rooney was criticized for diving to get a penalty, although United won the match 3-1. Replay suggested that Rooney had not actually been fouled.

On March 15, 2015, Wayne Rooney scored a brace in a 2-0 victory over Sunderland, becoming the first player to score 10 goals in 11 consecutive seasons.

In a qualifier against Slovenia on 14 June 2015, Rooney scored the winner with four minutes remaining for a 3–2 victory, his 48th international goal putting him joint second in England's list alongside Gary Lineker, and one behind Bobby Charlton.

Rooney ended an 878-minute scoreless streak by scoring a hat-trick in a 4-0 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League play-off, his first treble in European competition since 2004.

On 5 September 2015, in his 106th England appearance, Rooney equalled Charlton's record of 49 goals by scoring a penalty against San Marino.

On September 8, 2015, Wayne Rooney surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton's goal record for the England National Team by scoring his 50th goal against Switzerland. He became the all-time leader in goals for The Three Lions.

On January 7, 2017, Wayne Rooney scored against Reading in the FA Cup, tying Sir Bobby Charlton as Manchester United's top goal scorer of all time. He later surpassed Charlton to claim the record.

Wayne and Coleen Rooney welcomed their third son, Kit Joseph Rooney, on January 24, 2016.

In the 2015-2016 season, Wayne Rooney led Manchester United to victory in the FA Cup Final against Crystal Palace, securing the trophy with a 2-1 win in extra time.

In England's opening match of UEFA Euro 2016 against Russia on 11 June, Rooney was selected to start in central midfield and was named man of the match after a 1–1 draw.

On June 27, 2016, Wayne Rooney scored his 53rd and final goal for England from a penalty spot during Euro 2016, where England suffered a 2-1 defeat to Iceland.

On 7 August 2016, Wayne Rooney assisted Jesse Lingard's opening goal in Manchester United's 2–1 victory over Leicester City in the 2016 FA Community Shield, securing his second title as the club's captain.

On September 4, 2016, Wayne Rooney won his 116th cap for England, making him the most-capped outfield player for the national team during a World Cup qualifying match against Slovakia under Sam Allardyce's management.

On 6 November 2016, Wayne Rooney became only the third player ever to achieve 100 Premier League assists, setting up both of Zlatan Ibrahimović's goals in a 3–1 away win against Swansea City.

On November 11, 2016, Wayne Rooney played his final game for England, earning his 119th cap during a World Cup qualifying match against Scotland at Wembley Stadium.

On 24 November 2016, Wayne Rooney overtook Ruud van Nistelrooy to become Manchester United's all-time leading scorer in European competitions with 39 goals, opening the scoring in a 4–0 home win over Feyenoord in the Europa League.

On 7 January 2017, Wayne Rooney scored against Reading in the FA Cup to equal Bobby Charlton as Manchester United's top goalscorer of all time, reaching the milestone in 215 matches and four seasons quicker than Charlton.

On January 21, 2017, Wayne Rooney scored his 250th goal for Manchester United, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton to become the club's all-time leading goal scorer. This achievement was recognized with a Golden Boot award.

On 29 January 2017, Wayne Rooney was presented with a commemorative Golden Boot to acknowledge him becoming Manchester United's all-time leading goal scorer, breaking Bobby Charlton's record.

On 14 May 2017, Wayne Rooney scored the final goal at Tottenham Hotspur's White Hart Lane stadium in a 2–1 defeat on the last day of the Premier League season.

In his last game for Manchester United, Wayne Rooney came on as a substitute as United beat Ajax 2–0 to win the UEFA Europa League, finishing his career as the club's all-time top scorer with 253 goals.

On July 9, 2017, Wayne Rooney returned to his boyhood club, Everton, after leaving Manchester United. He made a significant impact by scoring in his debut match against Stoke City.

On August 23, 2017, Wayne Rooney announced his retirement from international football, ending his career as England's all-time leading scorer with 53 goals.

Wayne Rooney made his first official appearance on his return to Everton in a 1–0 win over MFK Ružomberok in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round first leg on 27 July 2017, scoring on his second Everton league debut on 12 August against Stoke City.

Rooney was arrested for driving over the alcohol limit in 2017. He pleaded guilty, was fined £170, banned from driving for two years, and ordered to complete unpaid work. Everton fined him two weeks' wages.

On 29 November 2017, Wayne Rooney scored his first hat-trick for Everton in a 4–0 win over West Ham, with his third goal being a remarkable strike from over 60 yards out.

In a 3–1 win against Swansea City on 18 December 2017, Wayne Rooney scored a penalty and provided an assist, surpassing Frank Lampard as the player with the third-highest number of assists in the Premier League.

On February 15, 2018, Wayne and Coleen Rooney's fourth son, Cass Mac Rooney, was born.

Wayne Rooney, the all-time leading scorer for Manchester United and the England National Team, signed a three-and-a-half year deal with D.C. United as their newest Designated Player on June 28, 2018.

Wayne Rooney made his first appearance as a substitute during the Audi Field inaugural match on July 14, 2018, and recorded his first career MLS assist in the 78th minute to secure a 3-1 win for D.C. United.

Rooney scored his first goal for D.C. United on July 28 against the Colorado Rapids, netting the ball past Tim Howard in the 33rd minute to help secure a 2-1 victory for the Black-and-Red.

Rooney scored his first MLS brace in a 4-1 win against the Portland Timbers on August 15, finding the back of the net in the 43rd and 68th minutes of the match.

The Football Association announces that Rooney will make a one-off friendly appearance to commemorate his achievements with the England team.

On 15 November 2018, Rooney came out of international retirement to play one final match for the England national football team against the United States at Wembley Stadium, ending his international career with 120 appearances.

Rooney was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport in 2018 for public intoxication and use of profanity. He was released without bail and fined $25 plus $91 in costs.

On March 16, 2019, Wayne Rooney scored his first hat-trick for D.C. United in a 5-0 win over Real Salt Lake, also contributing an assist.

On June 27, 2019, Wayne Rooney scored from inside his own half for the third time in his career with a match-winning strike against Orlando City.

Wayne Rooney played his final match for D.C. United on October 19, 2019, in a 5-1 defeat to Toronto FC in the first round of the playoffs.

On January 1, 2020, Wayne Rooney signed with D.C. United, transferring from Derby County for a fee of €4.50 million.

The former player retired from professional football on January 15, 2021.

In 2022, Rooney left Derby County to become the manager of D.C. United, showcasing his leadership and expertise in guiding a new team.

On January 2, 2024, Wayne Rooney left Birmingham City. He was previously in the position of Manager at the club.