Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney is an English professional football manager and former player, widely regarded as one of the greatest British footballers of all time, known for his prolific scoring and leadership across numerous clubs and the England national team. After making his professional debut for Everton in 2002 at 16, Wayne Rooney immediately made an impact by scoring twice in a League Cup match, becoming Everton’s youngest-ever goalscorer. Later that year, he scored a last-minute winning goal against Arsenal, ending their 30-match unbeaten run, before completing two successful seasons with the club. In 2004, Rooney transferred to Manchester United for a record fee of £25.6 million for a player under 20, marking the beginning of a decorated career at the top flight of English football.

Rooney’s full-time managerial career progressed with his appointment as permanent manager of Derby County in 2021. Subsequently, he took on the role of head coach for D.C. United in 2022. In 2023, he was appointed manager of Birmingham City, and in 2024, he assumed the managerial position at Plymouth Argyle, continuing to cement his legacy in football as a respected and developing manager.