1985 October 24th
Birth of Wayne Rooney
Birth of Wayne Rooney
Football player and manager history
Wayne Rooney
Explore 75 football history records associated with Wayne Rooney, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2002
BBC Young Sports Personality Award
Rooney is named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year after breaking into Everton's first team and scoring spectacular Premier League goals.
2002
Everton Premier League Debut
Rooney makes his Premier League debut for Everton against Tottenham Hotspur as a sixteen-year-old, beginning his senior career in the top flight.
2002
First Senior Goal Against Wrexham
Rooney scores his first competitive senior goals in a League Cup victory over Wrexham, announcing his finishing ability beyond youth football.
2002
Stoppage-Time Winner Against Arsenal
Rooney curls an extraordinary late winner past David Seaman as Everton end Arsenal's long unbeaten league run at Goodison Park.
2003
Everton Winner Against Blackburn
Rooney continues his teenage breakthrough with decisive attacking displays for Everton, helping the club compete against established Premier League opponents.
2003
Youngest England Scorer Against Macedonia
Rooney scores against Macedonia in a European Championship qualifier and becomes England's youngest goalscorer at the time.
2003 February
Debut
Makes senior international debut aged 17, becoming the youngest player to represent England
2004
European Championship Double Against Switzerland
Rooney scores twice as England defeat Switzerland 3-0, becoming one of the standout teenage performers of Euro 2004.
2004
Golden Boy Award
Rooney receives the Golden Boy distinction following his breakthrough displays for Everton, England and Manchester United.
2004
Manchester United Debut Hat-Trick
Rooney scores a hat-trick against Fenerbahçe on his Manchester United debut, making an emphatic start to his Champions League career.
2004
Quarter-Final Injury Against Portugal
Rooney suffers a foot injury during England's quarter-final against Portugal and leaves the match before England's eventual shootout elimination.
2004
Rooney Leaves Everton For United
Wayne Rooney transfers from Everton to Manchester United after emerging as one of England’s most highly regarded young forwards.
2004
Transfer
Joins Manchester United for pounds 25.6 million
2004
Two Goals Against Croatia at Euro
Rooney strikes twice against Croatia in a 4-2 group victory that helps England reach the European Championship quarter-finals.
2005
League Cup Semi-Final Winner Against Chelsea
Rooney scores in the League Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea, although United are eliminated on aggregate.
2005
Newcastle Premier League Brace
Rooney scores twice during a dramatic Premier League victory at Newcastle United, illustrating his growing attacking partnership with United's forwards.
2006
League Cup Final Double Against Wigan
Rooney scores twice as Manchester United defeat Wigan Athletic 4-0 in the League Cup final and collects his first major United trophy.
2006
World Cup Dismissal Against Portugal
Rooney is sent off in England's World Cup quarter-final against Portugal, which ends with a defeat on penalties.
2007
Champions League Semi-Final Goal Against Milan
Rooney scores twice against AC Milan in the Champions League semi-final first leg, including a late winner in a 3-2 home victory.
2007
First Premier League Title With United
Rooney wins his first Premier League championship as Manchester United end Chelsea's two-season reign at the top of English football.
2007
United Retain FA Community Shield
Rooney plays as Manchester United defeat Chelsea on penalties in the Community Shield, beginning another title-challenging season.
2008
Club World Cup Winning Goal
Rooney scores the only goal as ten-man Manchester United defeat LDU Quito and become FIFA Club World Cup champions.
2008
Player of the Year
FA Player of the Year
2008
Premier League Championship
Wayne Rooney wins the 2007/08 Premier League championship with Manchester United and combines work rate with creative attacking play to support United's title defence.
2008 May 21st
Champions League Final Victory
Wins the Champions League with Manchester United after the final against Chelsea is decided by penalties.
2008 May 21st
Champions League Winner
Wayne Rooney pressed Chelsea's defenders and supported Ronaldo in United's attacking line in the 2008 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.
2009
Champions League Final Against Barcelona
Rooney plays in the Champions League final against Barcelona, but United lose 2-0 despite entering the match as defending champions.
2009
Premier League Three-Peat
Rooney claims a third consecutive Premier League medal as Manchester United finish ahead of Liverpool in the title race.
2010
Bayern Munich Quarter-Final Opening Goal
Rooney scores an early away goal against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final before suffering an ankle injury.
2010
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year. Awarded the PFA Players Player of the Year
2010
Four Goals Against Hull City
Rooney scores all four Manchester United goals in a 4-0 victory over Hull City, a rare individual scoring feat in the league.
2010
League Cup Final Winner Against Aston Villa
Rooney comes off the bench to head the winning goal against Aston Villa as Manchester United retain the League Cup at Wembley.
2010
New Five-Year Manchester United Deal
Rooney signs a long-term Manchester United contract after publicly questioning the club's future ambitions, ending an intense transfer controversy.
2011
Champions League Final Equaliser Against Barcelona
Rooney equalises against Barcelona in the Champions League final at Wembley, although United ultimately lose 3-1.
2011
Overhead Kick Wins Manchester Derby
Rooney scores a spectacular bicycle kick against Manchester City, giving United a 2-1 victory in a fiercely contested derby.
2011
Premier League Title Number Four
Rooney helps Manchester United win the Premier League and adds a fourth English championship medal to his career.
2011
Three Goals Against Arsenal in Eight-Two Win
Rooney scores a hat-trick as Manchester United overwhelm Arsenal 8-2 at Old Trafford in a remarkable early-season league match.
2012
Euro Winner Against Ukraine
Rooney returns from suspension and heads England's winning goal against Ukraine, sending his country into the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.
2012
Europa League Goal Against Athletic Bilbao
Rooney scores twice against Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford, although Manchester United lose the first leg of their Europa League tie.
2012
Two Goals Against Manchester City Away
Rooney scores twice at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester United beat Manchester City 3-2 through a late Robin van Persie free kick.
2013
Champions League Last-Sixteen Trip to Madrid
Rooney takes part in Manchester United's Champions League tie against Real Madrid, which finishes in elimination following a controversial red card in the return leg.
2013
New Manager David Moyes Era
Rooney remains a major attacking figure for Manchester United during David Moyes's first season after Sir Alex Ferguson retires.
2013
Premier League Championship
Wayne Rooney wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and creates chances and contributes goals during United's successful championship campaign.
2014
England Captain Against Slovenia
Rooney scores from the penalty spot against Slovenia during a European Championship qualifying victory, demonstrating his importance to England's attack.
2014
England First World Cup Goal
Rooney scores his first World Cup finals goal against Uruguay, although England suffer a 2-1 group-stage defeat.
2014
Manchester United Club Captaincy
Louis van Gaal appoints Rooney Manchester United captain, entrusting him with leadership during a period of squad rebuilding.
2014 November 15th
100 Caps
Wins 100th England international cap, has scored 44 goals, making him Englands ninth most-capped player and joint third-highest goalscorer
2015
England Scoring Record Against Switzerland
Rooney scores his fiftieth England goal from the penalty spot against Switzerland, surpassing Bobby Charlton's national-team record.
2015
United Hat-Trick Against Club Brugge
Rooney scores three times in Manchester United's Champions League qualifying win over Club Brugge, securing progression to the group phase.
2016
Community Shield Victory Over Leicester
Rooney captains Manchester United as they defeat Leicester City 2-1 in the Community Shield, beginning José Mourinho's first season with a trophy.
2016
Euro Goal Against Iceland
Rooney converts an early penalty against Iceland at Euro 2016, but England are knocked out after a historic 2-1 defeat.
2016
Manchester United Two Hundred and Forty-Seventh Goal
Rooney scores his 247th Manchester United goal during his pursuit of Bobby Charlton's longstanding club scoring record.
2016
Premier League Winner at Liverpool
Rooney scores a late winner at Anfield as Manchester United defeat Liverpool, adding another decisive goal to the clubs' rivalry.
2016 May 21st
FA Cup Winner
Wayne Rooney captained United and made the surging run that preceded Mata's equaliser as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
2017
Europa League Final Victory Over Ajax
Rooney comes on as a substitute as Manchester United defeat Ajax 2-0 and win the UEFA Europa League for the first time.
2017
Rooney Returns To Goodison
Wayne Rooney returns to Everton from Manchester United, rejoining his boyhood club thirteen years after his departure.
2017
Two Hundredth Premier League Goal
Rooney scores against Manchester City for Everton to reach 200 Premier League goals, becoming only the second player to achieve the feat.
2017
United All-Time Record Goal Against Stoke
Rooney scores a stoppage-time free kick against Stoke City to reach 250 Manchester United goals and break Bobby Charlton's club record.
2017 November 29th
Hat Trick Against West Ham
Wayne Rooney scores a hat-trick against West Ham United, including a long-range strike from his own half, as Everton win 4–0.
2018
Final England Appearance Against United States
Rooney makes his 120th and final England appearance as a substitute against the United States at Wembley, closing a fifteen-year international career.
2018
Midfield Sprint Saves Open Goal
Rooney races back to win possession with a last-ditch challenge against Orlando City and then supplies the cross for a dramatic D.C. United winner.
2018
Move to DC United
Rooney joins D.C. United from Everton and becomes a designated player, beginning a productive final stage of his playing career in Major League Soccer.
2019
Halfway-Line Goal Against Orlando City
Rooney scores from inside his own half against Orlando City, producing one of the most memorable goals of his D.C. United career.
2019
MLS All-Star Selection
Rooney represents Major League Soccer's All-Star side after establishing himself as one of D.C. United's leading attacking players.
2020
Derby County Playing Arrival
Rooney joins Derby County as a player-coach, initially contributing on the pitch while developing his ambitions in management.
2020
Derby Interim Management Role
Rooney takes interim charge of Derby County amid a difficult Championship season and begins the transition from player to full-time manager.
2021
Final-Day Championship Survival
Rooney's Derby County draw with Sheffield Wednesday on the final day to avoid relegation after a dramatic set of results.
2021
Permanent Derby County Manager
Rooney becomes Derby County's permanent manager and leads the side during a challenging battle to preserve Championship status.
2022
DC United Head Coach Appointment
Rooney returns to D.C. United as head coach, beginning his first managerial position in Major League Soccer.
2022
Departure From Derby County
Rooney leaves Derby County after a season shaped by administration, points deductions and relegation despite the team's persistent efforts.
2022
Derby Administration Survival Effort
Wayne Rooney continues managing Derby County during administration and a substantial points deduction, overseeing a difficult 2021-22 Championship campaign.
2023
Birmingham City Manager Appointment
Rooney is appointed Birmingham City manager following his departure from D.C. United, taking charge of a Championship club with promotion ambitions.
2024
Plymouth Argyle Managerial Appointment
Rooney becomes head coach of Plymouth Argyle and accepts the challenge of managing in the Championship after previous spells in England and America.
2025
Plymouth Argyle Departure
Rooney's Plymouth managerial tenure has ended after a difficult Championship campaign, adding another chapter to his post-playing coaching career.