Wayne Rooney

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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