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Wayne Rooney

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Wayne "record-breaker" Rooney!

Wayne Rooney has become Manchester Utd's all-time top scorer. Rooney broke Sir Bobby Charlton's record that lasted for 44 years! Rooney's record-breaking goal arrived in injury time in Manchester Utd's recent away match against Stoke City. Stoke had taken the lead through an own goal by Juan Mata in the first half and looked like they were going to hang on to three points as the match moved into injury time. However, Rooney, who came on as a substitute with 20 minutes left, had other ideas. In the 95th minute, Rooney curled a beautiful free-kick into the top corner of the net. The match finished 1-1 and United are now unbeaten in 13 Premier League matches. The match will be remembered, however, as the day Wayne Rooney broke one of Manchester Utd's longest-standing records.

Wayne Rooney celebrates his 250th goal for Man Utd.

It means a hell of a lot. It is a great honour and I am very proud. Wayne Rooney, talking about becoming Man Utd's record goalscorer.

What do we know about Wayne Rooney?

Wayne Rooney signed for the Red Devils when he was 18 years old.

Wayne Rooney was born in October 1985 and is from Liverpool. When he was just 9 years old, he joined the youth team at Everton. He made his Premier League debut when he was just 16 and a last-minute winning goal against Arsenal meant Rooney became the youngest ever scorer in the Premier League. This goal and his overall performances for Everton grabbed the attention of England and bigger clubs. He became the youngest ever player to represent England when he made his debut in 2002. After two seasons with Everton, Rooney made a multi-million pound move to Old Trafford to play for Manchester Utd. Rooney was an immediate success, scoring a hat-trick on his debut against Fenerbache in the Champions League - the youngest ever player to score a Champions League hat-trick. During 12 years at United, Rooney has won the Premier League title five times in addition to the Champions League. Rooney is also the record top scorer for England. He has 53 goals for his country. Whose record did he break? Sir Bobby Charlton's! Charlton scored 49 goals between 1958 and 1970.

What a start! Rooney scored a hat-trick on his debut!

I would be lying to say that I'm not disappointed. However, I can honestly say that I'm delighted for Wayne. He is a true great for club and country. Sir Bobby Charlton, whose records have been broken by Rooney.

Which goal was his best?

Is this Rooney's best ever goal?

Rooney has scored many wonderful goals in his Manchester Utd career. His equaliser against Stoke City to break the record was fantastic. But, some of his goals stand out because of the quality of the goal or because of the importance of the match. One of his best goals came against West Ham on March 22nd, 2014. Rooney controlled the ball on the halfway line and scored with an amazing lob over the goalkeeper. The goal (number 212), made him the third top scorer in United's history. Watching in the stand that day was David Beckham, the scorer of probably the most famous long-range goal in Premier League history. Throughout his career, Rooney's temper has often got him into trouble, but in April 2005 his anger was channelled in the right way. In a match against Newcastle, Rooney was arguing with the referee and generally having a bad day when he took all his frustration out on the ball. He hit one of the best volleys you'll ever see - the ball exploded into the net. But, is Rooney's best ever goal the amazing overhead kick he scored in the Manchester Derby in February 2011? With the scores level at 1-1, Rooney scored with an amazing bicycle kick to give United victory. The goal is probably the best ever scored in a Manchester Derby and one that will live long in the memory of every United fan. 

Well done Wayne, I am absoslutely delighted for you. You have been a great servant for the club and long may it continue. Sir Alex Ferguson.

Did you know these facts about Wayne Rooney?

Rooney has broken Sir Bobby Charlton's scoring record.

Here are some more facts about Wayne Rooney's 250 goals for Manchester Utd: 

  • 180 of Rooney's 250 goals for Manchester Utd have been scored in the Premier League.
  • Rooney's goal against Stoke was his 6th that came from a direct free-kick.
  • He has scored 193 with his right foot, 27 with his left and 30 with his head.
  • He's scored 136 at Old Trafford, 106 away from home and 8 at neutral venues.
  • Rooney scored his 250th goal in his 546th appearance for the Red Devils.

Rooney is also the all-time top scorer for his country!

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Wayne Rooney is Manchester Utd's record scorer with 250 goals.

Is Wayne Rooney Man Utd's best ever striker? 

Would you put Wayne Rooney in an all-time Manchester Utd team? Would you put him in an all-time Premier League XI?

Who else would be in your team?

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hsn's picture
hsn
21/09/2022
TR
5560
points

Strikers have to be tall to get advantage of header


hsn's picture
hsn
21/09/2022 16:29
Turkey
Tottenham Hotspur
5560

Strikers have to be tall to get advantage of header

rayhan's picture
rayhan
20/02/2022
ID
26
points

rooney were my favorit player in united


rayhan's picture
rayhan
20/02/2022 04:40
Indonesia
Chelsea
26

rooney were my favorit player in united

mobeckham's picture
mobeckham
28/06/2020
TR
6539
points

GK : Edwin Van Der Sar
DEF : Nemanja Vidic John Terry Rio Ferdinand
MID : David Beckham Steven Gerrard Paul Scholes Frank Lampard
STR : Mohamed Salah Wayne Rooney Thierry Henry


mobeckham's picture
mobeckham
28/06/2020 14:28
Turkey
Manchester United
6539

GK : Edwin Van Der Sar
DEF : Nemanja Vidic John Terry Rio Ferdinand
MID : David Beckham Steven Gerrard Paul Scholes Frank Lampard
STR : Mohamed Salah Wayne Rooney Thierry Henry

mobeckham's picture
mobeckham
28/06/2020
TR
6539
points

I would put Wayne Rooney in my all-time Manchester Utd team and even in my all-time Premier League XI.


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mobeckham
28/06/2020 14:21
Turkey
Manchester United
6539

I would put Wayne Rooney in my all-time Manchester Utd team and even in my all-time Premier League XI.

mobeckham's picture
mobeckham
28/06/2020
TR
6539
points

I think Rooney's the best United's striker ever :)


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mobeckham
28/06/2020 14:20
Turkey
Manchester United
6539

I think Rooney's the best United's striker ever :)

ilyasov94
23/04/2019
RU
35
points

++


ilyasov94
23/04/2019 15:49
Russia
Everton
35

++

-Griezmann
20/03/2019
VN
5
points

i like wayne rooney


-Griezmann
20/03/2019 01:47
Vietnam
Manchester United
5

i like wayne rooney

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quanmessi
24/12/2018
VN
229
points

Wayne Rooney is Manchester Utd's record scorer with 250 goals.


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quanmessi
24/12/2018 08:37
Vietnam
Manchester United
229

Wayne Rooney is Manchester Utd's record scorer with 250 goals.

quanmessi's picture
quanmessi
02/12/2018
VN
229
points

i like rooney because he is one of the legendary players in the world


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quanmessi
02/12/2018 01:41
Vietnam
Manchester United
229

i like rooney because he is one of the legendary players in the world

Yaewint
23/06/2018
MM
130
points

Wayne is one of the Man Utd's best ever strikers.

 


Yaewint
23/06/2018 03:03
Myanmar
Manchester United
130

Wayne is one of the Man Utd's best ever strikers.

 

MES's picture
MES
07/02/2017
AM
684
points

Bad day


MES's picture
MES
07/02/2017 23:28
Armenia
Manchester United
684

Bad day

MES's picture
MES
07/02/2017
AM
684
points

today is not my day


MES's picture
MES
07/02/2017 23:26
Armenia
Manchester United
684

today is not my day

MES's picture
MES
07/02/2017
AM
684
points

Hi, how can we know who wins the prize?


MES's picture
MES
07/02/2017 23:25
Armenia
Manchester United
684

Hi, how can we know who wins the prize?

lukaluciano51
05/02/2017
ME
38
points

Rooney is maybe the best secondary striker who ever exists.


lukaluciano51
05/02/2017 11:15
Montenegro
Manchester United
38

Rooney is maybe the best secondary striker who ever exists.

kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
03/02/2017
GH
4779
points

Hi Rich,
Am surprised i forgot my favourite striker growing up Thierry Henry.
He was a phenomenon striker. I liked his ability to control the ball and score as and when necessary.


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kwesimanifest
03/02/2017 07:37
Ghana
Manchester United
4779

Hi Rich,
Am surprised i forgot my favourite striker growing up Thierry Henry.
He was a phenomenon striker. I liked his ability to control the ball and score as and when necessary.

rossovusal
02/02/2017
AZ
74
points

Rooney is one of the best player in England football history. He have to put in an all-time Premiere League XI. Even he can be a leader of this team.


rossovusal
02/02/2017 12:55
Azerbaijan
Manchester United
74

Rooney is one of the best player in England football history. He have to put in an all-time Premiere League XI. Even he can be a leader of this team.

Rich's picture
Rich
02/02/2017
ES
594
points

Hi Rossovusal,

Welcome to Premier Skills English. I hope you enjoy the website!

Rooney has been a great player for Man Utd. Who else would you put in a Premier League XI?

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team


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Rich
02/02/2017 14:41
Spain
Liverpool
594

Hi Rossovusal,

Welcome to Premier Skills English. I hope you enjoy the website!

Rooney has been a great player for Man Utd. Who else would you put in a Premier League XI?

Rich - The Premier Skills English Team

Sv3y
02/02/2017
UA
81
points

Rooney is a great man.
You'll never walk alone!


Sv3y
02/02/2017 09:41
Ukraine
Liverpool
81

Rooney is a great man.
You'll never walk alone!

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Alex_from_Ukraine
31/01/2017
UA
6578
points

I agree with Elghoul on the PL all-time team with addition of Frank Lampard, Gianfranco Zola, Peter Ceh, Thierry Henry, Luis Suarez, Jamie Carragher, Robert Fowler and Oleh Luzhny (Arsenal, Ukraine :-) ).


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Alex_from_Ukraine
31/01/2017 15:41
Ukraine
Liverpool
6578

I agree with Elghoul on the PL all-time team with addition of Frank Lampard, Gianfranco Zola, Peter Ceh, Thierry Henry, Luis Suarez, Jamie Carragher, Robert Fowler and Oleh Luzhny (Arsenal, Ukraine :-) ).

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kwesimanifest
29/01/2017
GH
4779
points

This is how my team would look like
Peter Schmeichel
Cantona
Andy Cole
Rooney
Gerrald
Alonso
Beckham
Ashley cole
Evra
Makelele
De Bruyne


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kwesimanifest
29/01/2017 23:53
Ghana
Manchester United
4779

This is how my team would look like
Peter Schmeichel
Cantona
Andy Cole
Rooney
Gerrald
Alonso
Beckham
Ashley cole
Evra
Makelele
De Bruyne

Rich's picture
Rich
30/01/2017
ES
594
points

Hi Kwesimanifest

Some great players there! But how can you forget Frank Lampard, Thierry Henry or Luis Suarez! What does everybody else think about Kwesimanifest's team?

Rich - The Premier SkillsEnglish Team


Rich's picture
Rich
30/01/2017 09:00
Spain
Liverpool
594

Hi Kwesimanifest

Some great players there! But how can you forget Frank Lampard, Thierry Henry or Luis Suarez! What does everybody else think about Kwesimanifest's team?

Rich - The Premier SkillsEnglish Team

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kwesimanifest
29/01/2017
GH
4779
points

Wayne Rooney would perfectly fit in a Man Utdand Premier league all-time bbest XI because i think he has justified himself enough with the varied roles he can handle.


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kwesimanifest
29/01/2017 23:47
Ghana
Manchester United
4779

Wayne Rooney would perfectly fit in a Man Utdand Premier league all-time bbest XI because i think he has justified himself enough with the varied roles he can handle.

kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
29/01/2017
GH
4779
points

Undoubtedly Wayne Rooney Man Utd's best strikers not the best ever striker United has had.


kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
29/01/2017 23:45
Ghana
Manchester United
4779

Undoubtedly Wayne Rooney Man Utd's best strikers not the best ever striker United has had.

Talapker's picture
Talapker
29/01/2017
KZ
205
points

Rooney is a true great for club and country. When he was young he could score a lot of wonderful and important goals


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Talapker
29/01/2017 08:03
Kazakhstan
Manchester City
205

Rooney is a true great for club and country. When he was young he could score a lot of wonderful and important goals

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
28/01/2017
PS
3705
points

Yes i would put him in both squads.


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assemjuve
28/01/2017 11:02
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

Yes i would put him in both squads.

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
28/01/2017
PS
3705
points

I think Rooney is one of the best,he may be better than the rest of United legends.


assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
28/01/2017 11:01
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

I think Rooney is one of the best,he may be better than the rest of United legends.

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Cristiano Zarina
27/01/2017
UZ
20
points

he is already Man Utd's best striker


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Cristiano Zarina
27/01/2017 21:25
Uzbekistan
Manchester United
20

he is already Man Utd's best striker

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elghoul
26/01/2017
DZ
3988
points

Rooney can be appreciated as the best Man Utd's striker.
I would put him in my all-time Man Utd team but perhaps in the last two decades Premier League team. With him I could add Cantona, Terry, Lampard, Gerrard, Mahrez, Beckham, Drogba, ...


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elghoul
26/01/2017 13:38
Algeria
Manchester City
3988

Rooney can be appreciated as the best Man Utd's striker.
I would put him in my all-time Man Utd team but perhaps in the last two decades Premier League team. With him I could add Cantona, Terry, Lampard, Gerrard, Mahrez, Beckham, Drogba, ...

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