Wayne Rooney British Footballer Born 1985 in Liverpool
Wayne Rooney · association football player and association football coach · British
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Biography
Wayne Rooney, born 24 October 1985 in Liverpool, is a British footballer. He has played for England men's national association football team (2003–2018) and Manchester United F.C. (2004–2017).
Early life
Wayne Rooney was educated at De La Salle Academy.
Career
He plays as a central midfielder. Wayne Rooney’s listed career opens with England national under-17 association football team in 2001. In all, 8 teams are listed for him, among them England men's national association football team, Manchester United F.C. and Derby County F.C. His longest spell on record is at England men's national association football team, from 2003 to 2018. At England men's national association football team (2003–2018), his team-mates on record include Michael Owen, Michael Carrick and Ashley Young. Manchester United F.C. team-mates from the same years include Michael Carrick, Rio Ferdinand and Antonio Valencia. His 2 screen credits include Goal III: Taking on the World (2009).
Recognition
In 2004, he won the Golden Boy. He has also won the Premier League Hall of Fame (2022) and a Bravo Award (2003). The records list 6 awards won by him.
Personal life
He has been married to Coleen Rooney since 2008. He is the father of Kai Rooney, and has 4 children in total.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002 | England national under-17 association football team | Central midfielder |
| 2002–2003 | England national under-19 association football team | Central midfielder |
| 2002–2004 | Everton F.C. | Central midfielder |
| 2003–2018 | England men's national association football team | Central midfielder |
| 2004–2017 | Manchester United F.C. | Central midfielder |
| 2017–2018 | Everton F.C. | Central midfielder |
| 2018–2019 | D.C. United | Central midfielder |
| 2019–2021 | Derby County F.C. | Central midfielder |
Awards and nominations
6 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Premier League Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2010 | FWA Footballer of the Year | Won | |
| 2010 | PFA Players' Player of the Year | Won | |
| 2010 | Premier League Player of the Season | Won | |
| 2004 | Golden Boy | Won | |
| 2003 | Bravo Award | Won |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Goal III: Taking on the World | Film | |
| 2008– | Wayne Rooney's Street Striker | TV series |
Wayne Rooney on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 15.7M @waynerooney
- Engagement rate
- 0.76% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 118,801
- Average comments
- 820 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Wayne Rooney Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Wayne Rooney?
Wayne Rooney is 40 years old, born on 24 October 1985 in Liverpool.
What is Wayne Rooney known for?
Wayne Rooney is a central midfielder who has played for England men's national association football team and Manchester United F.C..
How tall is Wayne Rooney?
Wayne Rooney is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Wayne Rooney’s nationality?
Wayne Rooney is British, born in Liverpool.
Who is Wayne Rooney married to?
Wayne Rooney is married to Coleen Rooney; they married in 2008.
Has Wayne Rooney won any awards?
Yes. 6 awards are on record, including Premier League Hall of Fame (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q266613), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Дмитрий Голубович · CC BY-SA 3.0
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