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Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney is an English former professional footballer and football manager born in Liverpool in 1985.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Wayne Rooney is an English former professional footballer and manager, best known as Manchester United's all-time leading scorer and England's men's senior scoring record holder.

What it is

Wayne Mark Rooney was born in Liverpool in 1985 and rose to prominence as a teenage forward with Everton. He joined Manchester United in 2004, where he spent 13 seasons, winning major domestic and European honours and becoming the club's all-time top scorer with 253 goals. He also scored 52 goals for England, a national team record for men's senior football.

Key details

Rooney's senior club career included Everton, Manchester United, D.C. United, and Derby County. After retiring as a player, he moved into management with roles at Derby County, D.C. United, Birmingham City, and Plymouth Argyle. He earned 120 caps for England and remains a prominent figure in global football coverage.

Why it matters

Rooney is widely known in Canada through English Premier League broadcasts and his later roles in North American soccer with D.C. United and MLS-related coaching. His records and career arc make him a reference point for discussions about English football and player transitions into management.

In short

  • Manchester United's all-time leading scorer with 253 goals.
  • England men's senior scoring record holder with 52 goals.
  • Played for Everton, Manchester United, D.C. United, and Derby County.
  • Moved into management after playing, including MLS and English clubs.
Canadian angle

Wayne Rooney is widely known in Canada through global football coverage, English Premier League broadcasts, and his later roles in North American soccer with D.C. United and as a coach in MLS-related contexts.

Quick questions

Who is Wayne Rooney?
Wayne Rooney is an English former professional footballer and manager, best known for playing for Everton, Manchester United, and England.
How many goals did Wayne Rooney score for Manchester United?
He scored 253 goals for Manchester United, making him the club's all-time leading scorer.
Is Wayne Rooney a manager?
Yes. After his playing career, he managed Derby County, D.C. United, Birmingham City, and Plymouth Argyle.

Sources

  1. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Wayne-Rooney
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, and general biography
  2. The Football Association — https://www.thefa.com/england/mens-seniors/squad/wayne-rooney
    Supports: England record goalscoring and outfield cap-holder status
  3. Manchester United — https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/wayne-rooney
    Supports: Manchester United appearances and 253 goals
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/21046/wayne-rooney
    Supports: Club list and career overview
  5. All American Speakers — https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Wayne+Rooney/392258
    Supports: Post-playing management roles listed in the supplied results