Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney
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.
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 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.
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?
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?
Here are some more facts about Wayne Rooney's 250 goals for Manchester Utd:
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180 of Rooney's 250 goals for Manchester Utd have been scored in the Premier League.
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Rooney's goal against Stoke was his 6th that came from a direct free-kick.
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He has scored 193 with his right foot, 27 with his left and 30 with his head.
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He's scored 136 at Old Trafford, 106 away from home and 8 at neutral venues.
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Rooney scored his 250th goal in his 546th appearance for the Red Devils.
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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?
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21/09/2022
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Strikers have to be tall to get advantage of header
21/09/2022 16:29
Tottenham Hotspur
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Strikers have to be tall to get advantage of header
20/02/2022
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rooney were my favorit player in united
20/02/2022 04:40
Chelsea
26
rooney were my favorit player in united
28/06/2020
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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
28/06/2020 14:28
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
28/06/2020
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I would put Wayne Rooney in my all-time Manchester Utd team and even in my all-time Premier League XI.
28/06/2020 14:21
Manchester United
6539
I would put Wayne Rooney in my all-time Manchester Utd team and even in my all-time Premier League XI.
28/06/2020
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I think Rooney's the best United's striker ever :)
28/06/2020 14:20
Manchester United
6539
I think Rooney's the best United's striker ever :)
23/04/2019
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23/04/2019 15:49
Everton
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20/03/2019
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i like wayne rooney
20/03/2019 01:47
Manchester United
5
i like wayne rooney
24/12/2018
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Wayne Rooney is Manchester Utd's record scorer with 250 goals.
24/12/2018 08:37
Manchester United
229
Wayne Rooney is Manchester Utd's record scorer with 250 goals.
02/12/2018
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i like rooney because he is one of the legendary players in the world
02/12/2018 01:41
Manchester United
229
i like rooney because he is one of the legendary players in the world
23/06/2018
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Wayne is one of the Man Utd's best ever strikers.
23/06/2018 03:03
Manchester United
130
Wayne is one of the Man Utd's best ever strikers.
07/02/2017
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Bad day
07/02/2017 23:28
Manchester United
684
Bad day
07/02/2017
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today is not my day
07/02/2017 23:26
Manchester United
684
today is not my day
07/02/2017
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Hi, how can we know who wins the prize?
07/02/2017 23:25
Manchester United
684
Hi, how can we know who wins the prize?
05/02/2017
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Rooney is maybe the best secondary striker who ever exists.
05/02/2017 11:15
Manchester United
38
Rooney is maybe the best secondary striker who ever exists.
03/02/2017
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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.
03/02/2017 07:37
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.
02/02/2017
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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.
02/02/2017 12:55
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.
02/02/2017
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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
02/02/2017 14:41
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
02/02/2017
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Rooney is a great man.
You'll never walk alone!
02/02/2017 09:41
Liverpool
81
Rooney is a great man.
You'll never walk alone!
31/01/2017
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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 :-) ).
31/01/2017 15:41
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 :-) ).
29/01/2017
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This is how my team would look like
Peter Schmeichel
Cantona
Andy Cole
Rooney
Gerrald
Alonso
Beckham
Ashley cole
Evra
Makelele
De Bruyne
29/01/2017 23:53
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
30/01/2017
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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
30/01/2017 09:00
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
29/01/2017
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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.
29/01/2017 23:47
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.
29/01/2017
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Undoubtedly Wayne Rooney Man Utd's best strikers not the best ever striker United has had.
29/01/2017 23:45
Manchester United
4779
Undoubtedly Wayne Rooney Man Utd's best strikers not the best ever striker United has had.
29/01/2017
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Rooney is a true great for club and country. When he was young he could score a lot of wonderful and important goals
29/01/2017 08:03
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
28/01/2017
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Yes i would put him in both squads.
28/01/2017 11:02
Liverpool
3705
Yes i would put him in both squads.
28/01/2017
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I think Rooney is one of the best,he may be better than the rest of United legends.
28/01/2017 11:01
Liverpool
3705
I think Rooney is one of the best,he may be better than the rest of United legends.
27/01/2017
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he is already Man Utd's best striker
27/01/2017 21:25
Manchester United
20
he is already Man Utd's best striker
26/01/2017
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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, ...
26/01/2017 13:38
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, ...