Wayne Rooney

Date of Birth: October 24, 1985

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Wayne Mark Rooney is a celebrated English footballer and manager, born on October 24, 1985, in Croxteth, Liverpool, England. Known for his versatility, Rooney has played in multiple offensive roles, including forward and midfielder. Rooney began his professional career with Everton FC, making his debut in 2002 at the age of 16. His talent quickly caught the eye, leading to a high-profile transfer to Manchester United in 2004, where he spent the majority of his career, winning numerous titles including five Premier League championships and a UEFA Champions League title. Rooney is Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer and ranks second in the Premier League’s all-time scorers list. After his successful stint at Manchester United, he returned to Everton for a season before moving to Major League Soccer to play for D.C. United. He later transitioned to a managerial role, starting with Derby County in the Championship.

5 Interesting Facts about Wayne Rooney

1. Wayne Rooney became the youngest player to score a goal in the Premier League at the age of 16 years and 360 days.

2. He is the only player to have scored 250 goals for Manchester United.

3. Rooney is England’s all-time leading goalscorer with 53 goals.

4. He won the PFA Young Player of the Year award twice, in 2005 and 2006.

5. Rooney has played in three different continents: Europe, North America, and Asia.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Wayne Rooney

1. “I love playing football, I love winning and I love scoring goals.”

2. “If you don’t score, you are disappointed and if you score, you are happy.”

3. “I play with my heart.”

4. “It’s an honor for me to represent Manchester United and to be the captain.”

5. “I don’t think I look up to any players. Obviously, you follow the best players in the world and hope to be a part of that.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Wayne Rooney’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $170 million.

Children

Wayne Rooney and his wife, Coleen Rooney, have four children together: 1. Kai Wayne Rooney, born November 2, 2009 2. Klay Anthony Rooney, born May 21, 2013 3. Kit Joseph Rooney, born January 24, 2016 4. Cass Mac Rooney, born February 15, 2018