Wayne Rooney

Born: October 24, 1985

Height: 5' 9" (176cm)
Weight: 12st 13lb (82kg)

Hometown: Liverpool, England
Nationality: England flag English

Position: Striker
Wayne Rooney
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Career History
Youth1996-2002Everton
Senior2002-2004Everton
2004-2017Manchester United
2017-2018Everton
2018-2020DC United
2020-2021Derby County
International2003-2017England
Managerial2021-2022Derby County
2022-2023DC United
2023-2024Birmingham City
2024Plymouth Argyle
Sports Mole has 6,359 articles about Wayne Rooney. Articles 1 to 40:
West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring on October 27, 2024
West Ham vs. Man Utd: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between West Ham United and Manchester United.
Feb 8, 14:31
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes on February 7, 2026
Bruno Fernandes future: Incredible statistic shows why Man Utd must keep their captain this summer
Bruno Fernandes becomes the second-fastest player in the Premier League era to reach 200 goal involvements for Manchester United.
Feb 7, 16:37
 Manchester United's Kai Rooney on January 23, 2026
Man United make 'important' decision as Kai Rooney bids to follow in father Wayne Rooney's footsteps
Manchester United reportedly offer Kai Rooney a new contract, with the Red Devils earmarking the 16-year-old as a potential future first-team star.
Feb 6, 08:30
 Brennan Johnson (R) of Tottenham Hotspur and Bruno Fernandes (L) of Manchester United, on November 8, 2025
Man United vs Tottenham: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 6, 08:00
 Volley collage
Greatest volleys in Premier League history ranked - does Rooney, Van Persie, Scholes or Yeboah take top spot?
Sports Mole counts down the top 20 volleys in Premier League history.
Feb 5, 13:23
 Alexander Isak in action for Newcastle United on May 25, 2025
The 10 most expensive British transfers of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive British transfers of all time.
Feb 3, 08:00
 Andy Carroll/Wayne Rooney/Cole Palmer composite
Transfer deadline day masterstrokes and mistakes: The greatest hits and biggest misses
Sports Mole takes a look the high-stakes world of the transfer deadline, highlighting the iconic signings that defined eras and the expensive gambles that missed the mark.
Feb 2, 21:08
 Joshua Zirkzee celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Fulham on August 16, 2024
Man Utd vs. Fulham: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League clubs Manchester United and Fulham.
Jan 30, 10:47
 Son of famous English footballer Wayne Rooney, Kai Rooney of Manchester United
Manchester United news: 'Proud of you, Kai' - Wayne Rooney's emotion after son's Old Trafford debut
The youngster made his first appearance at Old Trafford in the Red Devils' victory over Derby County in the FA Youth Cup.
Jan 26, 11:18
 Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira clash in 2000
Arsenal vs. Man United: Keane or Vieira? Henry or Rooney? Cantona or Bergkamp? Who makes our combined all-time Premier League XI?
Sports Mole compiles the greatest ever Premier League combined XI from Manchester United and Arsenal.
Jan 23, 17:09
 Premier League Greatest Players feature
The 10 greatest Premier League players of all time: Will Henry, Rooney or Ronaldo come out on top?
Sports Mole delves back into the archives and picks the 10 best players ever to grace the Premier League.
Jan 22, 07:00
 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and Manchester United's Antony clash on September 3, 2023
Arsenal vs. Man Utd: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League titans Arsenal and Manchester United.
Jan 21, 17:03
 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates after the match on November 12, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur's 10 highest goalscorers of all time
Sports Mole counts down Tottenham Hotspur's 10 highest goalscorers of all time following Harry Kane's record-breaking strike against Manchester City.
Jan 21, 12:21
 Who has the most Premier League assists of all time?
Most Premier League assists of all time: Where do Wayne Rooney and Mohamed Salah rank in top 10?
Who has the most Premier League assists? Sports Mole counts down the 10 players with the most assists in the division, including the likes of Wayne Rooney.
Jan 19, 10:39
 All-time Premier League XI feature
The greatest Premier League XI of all time: Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney and who else?
On the eve of the new 2025-26 season, Sports Mole compiles the greatest Premier League XI of all time.
Jan 17, 17:49
 Manchester City and Manchester United players walk out before the match on October 29, 2023
Manchester United vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Manchester United.
Jan 17, 14:35
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City vs. Man Utd: Keane or Rodri? Rooney or Aguero? De Bruyne or Cantona? Who makes our Manchester derby Premier League XI?
Sports Mole takes on the impossible task of choosing an all-time XI between Manchester United and Man City in the Premier League era.
Jan 15, 08:00
 Michael Carrick, Wayne Rooney feature image
Man Utd to appoint Michael Carrick: Could Wayne Rooney follow ex-teammate to Old Trafford?
Manchester United reportedly plan to name Michael Carrick as their interim head coach, with an announcement potentially arriving on Tuesday.
Jan 12, 18:21
 Wayne Rooney in action for Manchester United against Newcastle United on October 7, 2012
Man Utd vs. Newcastle: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Dec 24, 14:39
 Robin van Persie celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Aston Villa vs. Man Utd: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and Aston Villa.
Dec 19, 09:13
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring on December 4, 2024
Spurs vs. Liverpool: Kane or Suarez? Alonso or Modric? Bale, Mane or Son? Who makes our combined XI from the Premier League era?
Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.
Dec 18, 13:44
 Mohamed Salah/Wayne Rooney composite
Mohamed Salah breaks Wayne Rooney Premier League record with momentous Liverpool assist vs. Brighton
Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah breaks an all-time Premier League record with a momentous assist against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon.
Dec 13, 16:44
 Barcelona's Yamine Lamal pictured in October 2025
Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal creates more history but Champions League night ends in frustration for 18-year-old
Lamine Yamal creates another piece of history, as the Barcelona attacker helps his side record a 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.
Dec 10, 09:11
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah looks dejected on October 25, 2025
Mohamed Salah news: Wayne Rooney slams Liverpool star for "destroying his legacy" with bombshell interview
Mohamed Salah is "destroying his legacy" at Liverpool, claims former Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney.
Dec 8, 18:37
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on October 5, 2025
Premier League top scorers of all time after Erling Haaland joins 100 club for Man City
Sports Mole lists the all-time leading goalscorers of the Premier League era, including all 35 players to have reached at least 100 goals in the competition.
Dec 4, 08:50
 The Now press shot
Premier League GW14 predictions: Vital wins for Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United in midweek contests
Sports Mole takes on The Now drummer Will Scott for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 14 of the 2025-26 campaign.
Dec 1, 17:53
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes on November 30, 2025
Bruno Fernandes surpasses Man Utd legend in Premier League record books with two assists in win over Crystal Palace
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes surpasses Paul Scholes's Premier League assist tally in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
Nov 30, 14:45
 Peter Crouch/Harry Kane/Bobby Charlton composite
Harry Kane aiming to join Peter Crouch, Bobby Charlton in exclusive England scoring club against Serbia
England skipper Harry Kane can join Wayne Rooney, Peter Crouch and Sir Bobby Charlton in an exclusive scoring club when Thomas Tuchel's men host Serbia on Thursday evening.
Nov 13, 11:50
 Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole pictured together in 1999
Yorke & Cole, Henry & Bergkamp, Rooney & Ronaldo - the top 10 strike partnerships in Premier League history
Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 greatest strike partnerships in Premier League history.
Nov 11, 07:00
 Liverpool players celebrate Mohamed Salah's penalty to make it 1-0 on September 14, 2025
Man City vs. Liverpool: Arne Slot's Reds aiming for club first as Mohamed Salah chases Wayne Rooney record
Liverpool can achieve something they have never achieved in the Premier League era when they tackle Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon.
Nov 8, 21:44
 Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison and Everton's James Tarkowski on February 3, 2024
Everton vs. Tottenham: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton.
Oct 24, 17:30
 Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring for Manchester United on November 24, 2010
Wayne Rooney's 40th birthday: A look at Man United's leading goalscorers of all time
Sports Mole provides the list of Manchester United's top 10 goalscorers of all time.
Oct 24, 11:06
 Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane, Wayne Rooney composite
Liverpool vs. Man Utd: Mohamed Salah can join exclusive club as Arne Slot bids to break Kenny Dalglish record
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah can join the likes of Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane in an exclusive Premier League club when the Reds host Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
Oct 18, 10:49
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Liverpool vs. Man United: Salah or Ronaldo? Trent or Neville? Van Dijk or Vidic? Who makes our combined XI from Premier League era?
Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from Manchester United and Liverpool throughout the Premier League era.
Oct 17, 22:30
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Manchester United against Liverpool on October 24, 2021
Liverpool vs. Man Utd: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between English giants Liverpool and Manchester United.
Oct 17, 11:01
 Liverpool's Florian Wirtz on August 4, 2025
Liverpool vs. Manchester United: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about how to watch Arne Slot's Liverpool face Ruben Amorim's Manchester United in the Premier League at Anfield on Sunday.
Oct 16, 20:56
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI.
Oct 15, 11:05
 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim pictured on August 9, 2025
Man United head coach Ruben Amorim addresses Wayne Rooney's "no faith" comment amid ongoing criticism
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that criticism of him from the club's former players is "normal".
Oct 3, 13:51
 Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring for Manchester United on November 24, 2010
Ruben Amorim future: Man United legend Wayne Rooney brutally admits he has "no faith" in Red Devils head coach
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney concedes that he has "no faith" in Ruben Amorim to turn things around at Old Trafford.
Sep 29, 12:27
 Mohamed Salah celebrates with his Premier League medal in May 2025
Mohamed Salah chasing Wayne Rooney Premier League record in Liverpool's clash with Crystal Palace
Mohamed Salah will be chasing down another Premier League record set by Wayne Rooney when Liverpool meet Crystal Palace in Saturday's Premier League showdown at Selhurst Park.
Sep 26, 18:09
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