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 6,402 articles about Wayne Rooney. Articles 1 to 40:
Robbie Williams celebrates with the Soccer Aid trophy on June 9, 2024
Soccer Aid 2025 guide: When is it? Where is it? How to watch, confirmed lineups including Rooney, Vidic, Tevez, Bonucci and more
Sports Mole provides the lowdown on when and where Soccer Aid 2025 will take place, how to watch it, and which celebrities and former footballers will be participating.
Jun 3, 19:40
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha on May 25, 2025
Matheus Cunha set for Man United debut against fierce rivals as £62.5m transfer confirmed
Matheus Cunha is set to make his Manchester United debut against one of the Red Devils' fierce rivals as his £62.5m signing from Wolves is confirmed.
Jun 1, 14:03
Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
PSG vs. Inter Milan: Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2024-25 Champions League final between PSG and Inter, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
May 29, 09:30
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha on May 25, 2025
Matheus Cunha, Liam Delap shirt numbers available at Man United ahead of £92.5m double signing with iconic jersey up for grabs
Sports Mole takes a look at the shirt numbers available to both Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap should they complete moves to Manchester United this summer.
May 27, 14:45
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Mohamed Salah: 11 all-time records broken by Liverpool legend in phenomenal 2024-25 season
Sports Mole looks at every new record Liverpool's Mohamed Salah set during the 2024-25 campaign, as well as a few he failed to break.
May 26, 10:32
Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers scores a goal and celebrates during his side's Premier League match against Fulham, on November 23, 2024
Matheus Cunha shirt number decided as Man United reach 'full verbal agreement' for £62.5m Wolves attacker
Manchester United are reportedly now on the brink of signing Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha, as a 'verbal agreement' has been reached between all parties.
May 26, 06:18
Robin van Persie celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Man United vs. Aston Villa: 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.
May 23, 15:05
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne with the Premier League trophy on May 19, 2024
Kevin De Bruyne can be considered the greatest Premier League midfielder - and his extraordinary stats at Man City enhance his case
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look into the extraordinary statistics and achievements of Man City icon Kevin De Bruyne and why he can be considered as the greatest Premier League midfielder.
May 23, 08:00
Jose Mourinho poses with the Europa League trophy in 2017
Tottenham 1-0 Man United: Every Red Devils appearance in previous Europa League/UEFA Cup finals
Sports Mole looks at Manchester United's previous UEFA Cup/EL final appearances.
May 22, 08:12
Crystal Palace's Dean Henderson on May 17, 2025
"Pathetic" Dean Henderson decision explained: Reasons why Crystal Palace hero was lucky to avoid red card in FA Cup final
Dean Henderson was Man of the Match in Crystal Palace's historic 1-0 FA Cup final win over Man City, but he was fortunate not to be sent off for a first-half handball following a "pathetic" decision from VAR.
May 17, 19:29
West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring on October 27, 2024
West Ham United vs. Manchester United: 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.
May 9, 14:53
Wayne Rooney scores for Manchester United against Athletic Bilbao in 2012
Manchester United vs. Athletic Bilbao: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Athletic Bilbao and Man United.
May 9, 07:00
Freddie Ljungberg pictured on November 27, 2019
Sports Mole challenges you to name the entire Arsenal squad from the 2003-04 Invincibles season.
May 7, 09:18
Arsenal players celebrate winning the title at White Hart Lane in 2003-04
Sports Mole challenges you to name every club Arsenal faced during their record-breaking 49-game unbeaten run.
May 7, 09:01
Charles Watts/Ousmane Dembele composite
PSG vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta told "the only way" Gunners will pull off Champions League comeback
Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are told the "only way" they will beat Paris Saint-Germain and reach the Champions League final in Wednesday's semi-final second leg.
May 6, 17:07
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah reacts on February 23, 2025
Mohamed Salah record: How Liverpool star can eclipse Alan Shearer, Didier Drogba in Chelsea Premier League clash
Mohamed Salah is a Premier League champion and the winger is nearing a number of records held by some of the league's greatest, including Didier Drogba and Alan Shearer.
May 3, 17:21
Newcastle United's Lewis Miley pictured on April 16, 2025
Lewis Miley turns 19: Can you name the youngest Premier League scorers of all time?
Sports Mole challenges you to name the Premier League's 10 youngest goalscorers in history on Lewis Miley's 19th birthday.
May 1, 07:12
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring on January 25, 2025
Top Premier League scorers of all time: Where does Mo Salah rank in list of best goalscorers ever?
Sports Mole lists the all-time leading goalscorers of the Premier League era, including all 34 players to have reached at least 100 goals in the competition.
Apr 29, 16:09
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates on April 27, 2025
Mohamed Salah breaks Sergio Aguero Premier League record as Liverpool legend reveals key Arne Slot conversation
Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah breaks yet another Premier League record as the Reds smashed Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 to win the title with four games to spare.
Apr 27, 18:52
Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr pictured on April 26, 2025
Crystal Palace 3-0 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Eze, Sarr fire Eagles to FA Cup final
Eberechi Eze and Ismaila Sarr conjure up semi-final scorchers as Crystal Palace reached the FA Cup final with a richly-deserved 3-0 win over Aston Villa at Wembley.
Apr 26, 18:12
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring on December 4, 2024
Liverpool vs. Tottenham: Kane or Suarez? Alonso or Modric? Bale, Mane or Son? Who makes our combined XI from the Premier League era?
Ahead of Sunday's possible Premier League title clincher between Liverpool and Tottenham, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both clubs during the Premier League era.
Apr 26, 11:28
Wayne Rooney in action for Manchester United against Newcastle United on October 7, 2012
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Apr 11, 22:57
Matilda Shakes press shot
Premier League GW32 predictions: Liverpool to return to winning ways while Chelsea thrash Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge
Sports Mole takes on James Hallam - frontman of Sheffield indie-rock band Matilda Shakes - for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 32 of the 2024-25 season.
Apr 11, 18:01
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on March 8, 2025
Mohamed Salah signs new deal: Can he become the Premier League, Liverpool's all-time top scorer?
Following confirmation of Mohamed Salah's new Liverpool contract, Sports Mole looks at what he could still achieve in the next couple of years.
Apr 11, 08:30
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on December 22, 2024
Liverpool confirm new Mohamed Salah contract as 32-year-old reveals length of new deal
Liverpool confirm that Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract at the club, and the Egyptian attacker confirms how long his new deal will last.
Apr 11, 07:07
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.
Apr 6, 20:00
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?
Ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby, Sports Mole takes on the impossible task of choosing an all-time XI between Manchester United and Man City in the Premier League era.
Apr 5, 09:23
Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup on March 1, 2025
Preview: Plymouth Argyle vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Plymouth Argyle and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 3, 15:27
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes on March 13, 2025
Man United's Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Amorim headline Premier League monthly award nominations
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Ruben Amorim headline the nominees for March's Premier League Player and Manager of the Month awards.
Mar 27, 15:10
Jude Bellingham in action for England on July 14, 2024
Jude Bellingham primed to break Wayne Rooney England record as Thomas Tuchel faces Albania dilemma
England midfielder Jude Bellingham could break a national team record set by Wayne Rooney when the Euro 2024 finalists face Albania in Friday's World Cup qualifier.
Mar 20, 12:05
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first match in 2026 qualifiers
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on World Cup performances ahead of the start of the 2026 qualifiers.
Mar 17, 09:32
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts on March 16, 2025
Premier League Team of the Week: Bruno Fernandes, Omar Marmoush, Antonee Robinson
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 29, including Bruno Fernandes, Omar Marmoush and Antonee Robinson.
Mar 17, 08:31
Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira clash in 2000
Man United vs. Arsenal: Keane or Vieira? Henry or Rooney? Cantona or Bergkamp? Who makes our combined all-time Premier League XI?
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal, Sports Mole compiles the greatest ever Premier League combined XI from the two clubs.
Mar 8, 21:21
Jeremie Aliadiere/Sir Alex Ferguson composite image
Man United vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta backed to make Premier League history in Old Trafford battle
Jeremie Aliadiere opens up to Sports Mole on the feeling of scoring at Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United vs. Arsenal on Sunday.
Mar 8, 11:30
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and Manchester United's Antony clash on September 3, 2023
Man United vs. Arsenal: 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.
Mar 7, 15:37
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Southampton's Mohammed Salisu on November 27, 2021
Liverpool vs. Southampton: Mohamed Salah's record against the Saints
Sports Mole looks at Mohamed Salah's record against Southampton for Liverpool.
Mar 6, 15:46
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on December 19, 2024
Manchester United transfer update: Could Ruben Amorim face sack without European football?
Manchester United may not qualify for Europe following their exit from the FA Cup at the hands of Fulham on Sunday, and that could make signing top targets difficult.
Mar 3, 18:06
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on March 2, 2025
Man United head coach Ruben Amorim makes Premier League title claim after penalty agony in FA Cup
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that his ultimate goal is to win the Premier League with the Red Devils after Sunday's FA Cup exit.
Mar 2, 20:12
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola at a press conference on February 18, 2025
Man City vs. Plymouth: "Giant" Pep Guardiola labelled "one of the most successful coaches in sports history" by Miron Muslic
Man City manager Pep Guardiola is described as "one of the most successful coaches in sports history" by Plymouth Argyle boss Miron Muslic ahead of Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round tie.
Feb 28, 17:41
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 FA Cup clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League clubs Manchester United and Fulham ahead of Sunday's FA Cup clash.
Feb 28, 16:57
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CLiverpool38259486414584
2Arsenal382014469343574
3Manchester CityMan City38218972442871
4Chelsea38209964432169
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle382061268472166
6Aston Villa38199105851766
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest381981158461265
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton38161396659761
9Bournemouth3815111258461256
10Brentford38168146657956
11Fulham38159145454054
12Crystal Palace381314115151053
13Everton381115124244-248
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham381110174662-1643
15Manchester UnitedMan Utd38119184454-1042
16Wolverhampton WanderersWolves38126205469-1542
17Tottenham HotspurSpurs38115226465-138
RLeicester CityLeicester3867253380-4725
RIpswich TownIpswich38410243682-4622
RSouthampton3826302686-6012


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