Wayne Rooney Birthday, Age, Records & Trophies
Wayne Rooney was born on October 24, 1985, in the Croxteth area of Liverpool, England. A schoolboy prodigy who scored in the Premier League at 16, he became Manchester United’s all-time record goalscorer and, for eight years, England’s too. He is 41 years old today.
| Full Name | Wayne Mark Rooney |
|---|---|
| Known For | Manchester United and England record goalscorer |
| Professions | Football Manager, Footballer |
| Birthday | October 24, 1985 |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Birthplace | Croxteth, Liverpool, England |
| Nationality | English (🇬🇧 United Kingdom) |
| Zodiac Sign | ♏ Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Wood Ox |
| Birthstone | Opal |
| Birth Flower | Marigold |
| Generation | Millennial |
| Born on a | Thursday |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Position | Forward / midfielder |
From Croxteth to Goodison Park
Rooney joined the Everton academy as a child and made his senior debut at just 16 in August 2002. Two months later, on October 19, 2002 — five days before his 17th birthday — he curled a last-minute winner past Arsenal, ending the champions’ long unbeaten run and announcing himself to the football world.
Club Career in Numbers
| Club | Years | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Everton | 2002–2004 | Debut at 16; youngest Premier League scorer at the time |
| Manchester United | 2004–2017 | 253 goals — the club record, passing Sir Bobby Charlton in January 2017 |
| Everton | 2017–2018 | Returned to boyhood club for one season |
| D.C. United | 2018–2019 | Became a fan favourite in Major League Soccer |
| Derby County | 2020–2021 | Player-coach, then retired as a player in January 2021 |
Trophies Won
| Competition | Wins | When |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 5 | 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13 |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 | 2008 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | 2008 (scored the winner in the final) |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 2017 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 2016 |
| League Cup | 2 | 2006, 2010 |
England Career
Rooney won 120 caps and scored 53 goals for England. He became the country’s all-time top scorer in 2015 and held the record until Harry Kane passed him in 2023. He was named in the Team of the Tournament at Euro 2004 and was England Player of the Year four times.
Life After Playing
After hanging up his boots, Rooney moved into management with Derby County, D.C. United, Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle, and he is also a familiar voice as a football pundit.
Quick Facts About Wayne Rooney
- Won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award in 2010.
- Won BBC Goal of the Season three times.
- Named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2002.
- Played as a striker, a number 10 and, late in his career, a central midfielder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wayne Rooney is 41 years old. He was born on October 24, 1985.
He scored 253 goals for Manchester United, the club’s all-time record.
He scored 53 goals in 120 appearances for England.
Born on October 24, Rooney is a Scorpio.
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