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 6,368 articles about Wayne Rooney. Articles 1 to 40:
England World Cup Legends XI composite
Choose your own England World Cup legends XI: Do any of Thomas Tuchel's 2026 squad make the cut ahead of the opening game?
Sports Mole allows you to pick your best XI of England legends ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
May 27, 23:59
 Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison and Everton's James Tarkowski on February 3, 2024
Tottenham vs. Everton: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton.
May 22, 09:26
 Mohamed Salah/Wayne Rooney composite
Liverpool news: John Arne Riise would be 'genuinely surprised' if Arne Slot makes this Mo Salah decision
John Arne Riise explains exactly why Mohamed Salah should not start against Brentford, with the former Liverpool star believing the Egyptian's comments should not be rewarded by Arne Slot with a fairytale send off at Anfield, a belief also held by Wayne Rooney.
May 21, 11:06
 Mohamed Salah/Wayne Rooney composite
Mo Salah statement: Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on Liverpool winger's "grenade" to Arne Slot, suggests punishment
Wayne Rooney has urged Arne Slot to take stern action against Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool winger's latest public criticism of his manager.
May 18, 17:17
 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.
May 5, 17:54
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Man United vs. Liverpool all-time combined XI: Salah or Ronaldo? Trent or Neville? Van Dijk or Vidic?
Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from Manchester United and Liverpool throughout the Premier League era.
May 4, 11:49
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Manchester United against Liverpool on October 24, 2021
Man Utd vs. Liverpool: 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.
May 1, 10:56
 Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, on September 17, 2025
Mohamed Salah's record against Everton for Liverpool and Chelsea
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Mohamed Salah's record against Everton during his time at Liverpool and Chelsea.
Apr 17, 09:30
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Chelsea's Pedro Neto on November 3, 2024
Chelsea vs. Man United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between long-time Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea.
Apr 16, 07:00
 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.
Apr 14, 13:25
 Who has the most Premier League assists of all time?
Most Premier League assists of all time: Where do Mohamed Salah, James Milner 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 and Kevin De Bruyne.
Apr 13, 08:00
 Liverpool's Alexander Isak on September 17, 2025
The 10 most expensive British transfers of all time: Which player is at the top of the all-time list?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive British transfers of all time.
Apr 13, 07:00
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates on March 18, 2026
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool star joins elite Premier League goal and assist club after scoring vs. Fulham
Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah enters an exclusive Premier League club as his legendary Anfield career reaches its final chapter.
Apr 12, 00:36
 Manchester United's Kai Rooney on January 23, 2026
Man United wonderkid Kai Rooney reveals major injury setback as FA Youth Cup blow is confirmed
Manchester United attacker Kai Rooney reveals that he will be absent for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign due to an injury setback.
Mar 26, 17:40
 Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah with the Premier League trophy
Mohamed Salah: The greatest Premier League player ever? A fair, factual assessment
With one of Liverpool’s most iconic players set to leave this summer, Sports Mole takes a closer look at whether Mohamed Salah can be considered the greatest player to ever grace the Premier League.
Mar 25, 11:26
 England's Harry Kane pictured on October 14, 2025
England's most-capped players in history as Harry Kane eyes all-time appearance record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's most-capped players of all time.
Mar 25, 10:12
 Volley collage
Greatest volleys in Premier League history ranked - does Rooney, Van Persie or Scholes take top spot?
Sports Mole counts down the top 20 volleys in Premier League history.
Mar 24, 07:00
 Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min and Harry Kane celebrate on February 19, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur's top 10 highest goalscorers of all time: Where do Son Heung-min, Jermain Defoe and Harry Kane rank?
Sports Mole counts down Tottenham Hotspur's 10 highest goalscorers of all time, including Son Heung-min and Harry Kane, as the threat of Premier League relegation looms.
Mar 23, 23:57
 Max Dowman/Wayne Rooney/Rio Ngumoha composite
Premier League's 10 youngest scorers of all time after Arsenal's Max Dowman breaks 21-year-old record
Sports Mole counts down the 10 youngest scorers in Premier League history following Max Dowman's record-breaking goal for Arsenal.
Mar 15, 16:55
 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.
Mar 13, 18:09
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring on December 4, 2024
Liverpool vs. Tottenham all-time combined XI: Kane or Suarez? Alonso or Modric? Bale, Mane or Son?
Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.
Mar 13, 10:45
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes on February 7, 2026
Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes surpasses David Beckham total with man-of-the-match performance vs. Crystal Palace
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has now scored and assisted in 18 different Premier League matches for the club, overtaking David Beckham (17).
Mar 2, 09:00
 Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Alexander Isak composite
Neymar, Mbappe, Ronaldo, Isak: The most expensive football transfers for each year since 2000
Sports Mole takes a look at the most expensive football transfers for each year since 2000, including Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane.
Feb 26, 23:30
 All-time Premier League XI feature
The greatest Premier League XI of all time: Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney and who else?
Sports Mole compiles the greatest Premier League XI of all time, including Arsenal icon Thierry Henry and Man United legend Wayne Rooney.
Feb 17, 08:00
 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
 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
Greatest Premier League players of all time: Where Mohamed Salah ranks among the GOATS
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
 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
 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
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