Wayne Mark Rooney (born 24 October 1985) is an English professional football manager and former player. He spent much of his playing career as a forward while also been used in various midfield roles. Widely considered to be one of the best players of his generation, Rooney is the record goalscorer for both the English National team and Manchester United.
Rooney joined the Everton youth team at the age of 9 and made his professional debut for the club in 2002 at the age of 16.
He spent two seasons at the Merseyside club, before moving to Manchester United for £25.6 million in the 2004 summer transfer window where he won 16 trophies and became the only English player, alongside teammate Michael Carrick, to win the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, League Cup, UEFA Europa League, and FIFA Club World Cup.
He later had stints with boyhood club Everton, D.C. United in the MLS and later Derby County.
Rooney won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year in the 2009/10 season and was voted Premier League player of the month, five times.
@WayneRooney’s career:
253 goals for @ManUtd – their record goalscorer
208 PL goals – only Alan Shearer has more
120 caps for England – only Peter Shilton has more
53 goals for England – their record goalscorer
12 major trophies, includes 5 @premierleague titles
To one of the greatest. It was a dream come true to play alongside you. Congrats on the most unbelievable career. The GOAT Happy Retirement @WayneRooney
One of our all-time great footballers has retired. It’s never an easy moment for any player but @WayneRooney has enjoyed a truly wonderful career on the field. Here’s hoping he’s successful off the pitch with @dcfcofficial. Well played and good luck.
Thank you for blessing football with magical skills and golazos galore, @WayneRooney. We hope your managerial career is every bit as exceptional as your playing one was
