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Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney

Forward · 2002 to 2020

Goals
366
Appearances
883
Goals per game
0.41
Major honours
90

Scored 253 of 366 career goals for Manchester United, at 0.45 per game.

Goals by age

Career total by age

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Career total by age
AgeGoals
1711
1826
1945
2065
2190
22113
23139
24174
25192
26230
27252
28279
29298
30315
31323
32346
33359
34365
35366

Career timeline

  1. Age 17 · 2002–03Everton
    Goals8 · Apps37 · Per game0.22
    UEFA European Under-17 Championship Bronze 2002UEFA European Under-17 Championship Golden Player 2002BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2002
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps33 · Goals6
    Domestic cupApps1 · Goals0
    League cupApps3 · Goals2
  2. Age 18 · 2003–04Everton
    Goals9 · Apps40 · Per game0.23

    9 caps · 3 goals

    Bravo Award 2003
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps34 · Goals9
    Domestic cupApps3 · Goals0
    League cupApps3 · Goals0
  3. From Everton to Manchester United
  4. Age 19 · 2004–05Manchester United
    Goals17 · Apps43 · Per game0.40

    11 caps · 6 goals

    PFA Young Player of the Year 2004–05Golden Boy Award 2004UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament 2004FIFPro Young Player of the Year 2004–05
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps29 · Goals11
    Domestic cupApps6 · Goals3
    League cupApps2 · Goals0
    ContinentalApps6 · Goals3
  5. Age 20 · 2005–06Manchester United
    Goals19 · Apps48 · Per game0.40

    8 caps · 2 goals

    Football League/EFL Cup 2005–06PFA Young Player of the Year 2005–06PFA Fans' Player of the Year 2005–06PFA Team of the Year 2005–06 Premier LeagueSir Matt Busby Player of the Year 2005–06
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps36 · Goals16
    Domestic cupApps3 · Goals0
    League cupApps4 · Goals2
    ContinentalApps5 · Goals1
  6. Age 21 · 2006–07Manchester United
    Goals23 · Apps55 · Per game0.42

    8 caps · 1 goals

    Premier League 2006–07Most assists in the Premier League 2006–07 (shared)Alan Hardaker Trophy 2006
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps35 · Goals14
    Domestic cupApps7 · Goals5
    League cupApps1 · Goals0
    ContinentalApps12 · Goals4
  7. Age 22 · 2007–08Manchester United
    Goals18 · Apps43 · Per game0.42

    4 caps · 2 goals

    Premier League 2007–08FA Community Shield 2007Champions League 2007–08
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps27 · Goals12
    Domestic cupApps4 · Goals2
    ContinentalApps11 · Goals4
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  8. Age 23 · 2008–09Manchester United
    Goals20 · Apps49 · Per game0.41

    8 caps · 5 goals

    Premier League 2008–09Club World Cup 2008England Senior Men's Player of the Year 2008FIFA Club World Cup Most Valuable Player of the Final 2008FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball 2008
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps30 · Goals12
    Domestic cupApps2 · Goals1
    League cupApps1 · Goals0
    ContinentalApps13 · Goals4
    OtherApps3 · Goals3
  9. Age 24 · 2009–10Manchester United
    Goals34 · Apps44 · Per game0.77

    9 caps · 6 goals

    Football League/EFL Cup 2009–10PFA Players' Player of the Year 2009–10PFA Fans' Player of the Year 2009–10PFA Team of the Year 2009–10 Premier LeagueFWA Footballer of the Year 2009–10Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year 2009–10Manchester United Players' Player of the Year 2009–10Manchester Goal of the Season 2009–10 (v ArsenalPremier League Player of the Season 2009–10England Senior Men's Player of the Year 2009
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps32 · Goals26
    Domestic cupApps1 · Goals0
    League cupApps3 · Goals2
    ContinentalApps7 · Goals5
    OtherApps1 · Goals1
  10. Age 25 · 2010–11Manchester United
    Goals16 · Apps40 · Per game0.40

    11 caps · 1 goals

    Premier League 2010–11FA Community Shield 2010Manchester Goal of the Season 2010–11 (vs. Manchester City
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps28 · Goals11
    Domestic cupApps2 · Goals1
    ContinentalApps9 · Goals4
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  11. Age 26 · 2011–12Manchester United
    Goals34 · Apps43 · Per game0.79

    5 caps · 2 goals

    FA Community Shield 2011PFA Team of the Year 2011–12 Premier LeagueFIFPro World 11 2011
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps34 · Goals27
    Domestic cupApps1 · Goals2
    ContinentalApps7 · Goals5
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  12. Age 27 · 2012–13Manchester United
    Goals16 · Apps37 · Per game0.43

    5 caps · 4 goals

    Premier League 2012–13
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps27 · Goals12
    Domestic cupApps3 · Goals3
    League cupApps1 · Goals0
    ContinentalApps6 · Goals1
  13. Age 28 · 2013–14Manchester United
    Goals19 · Apps40 · Per game0.48

    10 caps · 6 goals

    Manchester Goal of the Season 2013–14 (vs. West HamUEFA Champions League top assist provider 2013–14FIFA FIFPro World XI 4th team 2013
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps29 · Goals17
    League cupApps2 · Goals0
    ContinentalApps9 · Goals2
  14. Age 29 · 2014–15Manchester United
    Goals14 · Apps37 · Per game0.38

    13 caps · 8 goals

    England Senior Men's Player of the Year 2014FIFA FIFPro World XI 5th team 2014
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps33 · Goals12
    Domestic cupApps4 · Goals2
  15. Age 30 · 2015–16Manchester United
    Goals15 · Apps41 · Per game0.37

    8 caps · 5 goals

    FA Cup 2015–16England Senior Men's Player of the Year 2015FIFA FIFPro World XI 5th team 2015
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps28 · Goals8
    Domestic cupApps5 · Goals2
    League cupApps2 · Goals1
    ContinentalApps6 · Goals4
  16. Age 31 · 2016–17Manchester United
    Goals8 · Apps39 · Per game0.21

    10 caps · 2 goals

    Football League/EFL Cup 2016–17FA Community Shield 2016UEFA Cup 2016–17
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps25 · Goals5
    Domestic cupApps2 · Goals1
    League cupApps4 · Goals0
    ContinentalApps7 · Goals2
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  17. From Manchester United to Everton
  18. Age 32 · 2017–18Everton
    Goals11 · Apps40 · Per game0.28

    0 caps · 0 goals

    FWA Tribute Award 2017
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps31 · Goals10
    Domestic cupApps1 · Goals0
    League cupApps1 · Goals0
    ContinentalApps7 · Goals1
  19. From Everton to D.C. United
  20. Age 32 · 2018D.C. United
    Goals12 · Apps21 · Per game0.57

    1 caps · 0 goals

    MLS Best XI 2018D.C. United MVP 2018D.C. United Golden Boot Winner 2018
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps20 · Goals12
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  21. Age 33 · 2019D.C. United
    Goals13 · Apps31 · Per game0.42
    MLS All-Star 2019
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps28 · Goals11
    Domestic cupApps2 · Goals2
    OtherApps1 · Goals0
  22. From D.C. United to Derby County
  23. Age 34 · 2019–20Derby County
    Goals6 · Apps24 · Per game0.25
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps20 · Goals5
    Domestic cupApps4 · Goals1
  24. Age 35 · 2020–21Derby County
    Goals1 · Apps11 · Per game0.09
    Competition breakdown
    LeagueApps10 · Goals1
    League cupApps1 · Goals0

Career totals

By club
ClubYearsAppsGoalsPer gameShare
Everton2002–2003 · 2017117280.249%
Manchester United2004–20165592530.4581%
D.C. United2018–201952250.488%
Derby County2019–20203570.202%
By competition
AppsGoals
League569237
Domestic cup5125
League cup287
Continental10540
Other104
International12053
By country
AppsGoals
England711288
United States5225

Honours

Team trophies
Champions League1 time · 2007–08
Club World Cup1 time · 2008
UEFA Cup1 time · 2016–17
Premier League5 times · 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13
FA Cup1 time · 2015–16
FA Community Shield4 times · 2007, 2010, 2011, 2016
Football League/EFL Cup3 times · 2005–06, 2009–10, 2016–17
Youngest player to score a goal for the England national team2 times · 17 years 317 days (v Macedonia, 6 September 2003)
2nd-Most capped England international1 time · 120 caps
2nd-Most Premier League goals scored for one club1 time · 183 goals for Manchester United
3rd-highest Premier League all-time assist-provider1 time · 103 assists
3rd-highest Premier League all-time top scorer1 time · 208 goals
All-time top goalscorer in Manchester derby1 time · 11 goals
England national team 2nd all-time top scorer1 time · 53 goals
England national team 2nd-most goals in competitive matches1 time · 37 goals (in competitive matches)
Manchester United all-time top scorer1 time · 253 goals
Manchester United all-time top scorer in FIFA Club World Cup/International Competitions1 time · 3 goals
Manchester United all-time top scorer in UEFA club/European competitions1 time · 39 goals
Most capped outfielder for the England national football team1 time · 120 caps
Most goals scored by an English player in the FIFA Club World Cup1 time · 3 goals
Most goals scored by an English player in the UEFA Champions League1 time · 34 goals
Most Premier League away goals scored1 time · 94 goals
Most Premier League seasons reaching double figures in goals1 time · 12
UEFA European Under-17 Championship Bronze1 time · 2002
Youngest player to start a competitive match for England1 time · 17 years 160 days
Individual
FIFPro World 111 time · 2011
Manchester Goal of the Season6 times · 2009–10 (v Arsenal, 31 January 2010), 2010–11 (vs. Manchester City, 12 February 2011), 2013–14 (vs. West Ham, 22 March 2014 )
Premier League Player of the Month5 times · February 2005, December 2005, March 2006, October 2007, January 2010
England Senior Men's Player of the Year4 times · 2008, 2009, 2014, 2015
PFA Team of the Year3 times · 2005–06 Premier League, 2009–10 Premier League, 2011–12 Premier League
FIFA FIFPro World XI 5th team2 times · 2014, 2015
PFA Fans' Player of the Year2 times · 2005–06, 2009–10
PFA Young Player of the Year2 times · 2004–05, 2005–06
Premier League 20 Seasons Awards (1992–93 to 2011–12)2 times · Best Goal (vs. Manchester City, 12 February 2011)
Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year2 times · 2005–06, 2009–10
Alan Hardaker Trophy1 time · 2006
BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year1 time · 2002
Bravo Award1 time · 2003
D.C. United Golden Boot Winner1 time · 2018
D.C. United MVP1 time · 2018
FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball1 time · 2008
FIFA Club World Cup Most Valuable Player of the Final1 time · 2008
FIFA FIFPro World XI 4th team1 time · 2013
FIFPro Young Player of the Year1 time · 2004–05
FWA Footballer of the Year1 time · 2009–10
FWA Tribute Award1 time · 2017
Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award1 time · 2022
Golden Boy Award1 time · 2004
Manchester United Players' Player of the Year1 time · 2009–10
MLS All-Star1 time · 2019
MLS All-Star Coach1 time · 2023
MLS Best XI1 time · 2018
MLS Player of the Month1 time · October 2018
Most assists in the Premier League1 time · 2006–07 (shared)
PFA Players' Player of the Year1 time · 2009–10
Premier League Goal of the Month1 time · November 2017
Premier League Hall of Fame1 time · 2022
Premier League Player of the Season1 time · 2009–10
UEFA Champions League top assist provider1 time · 2013–14
UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament1 time · 2004
UEFA European Under-17 Championship Golden Player1 time · 2002

Won outside the recorded seasons

Lifetime awards and honours from seasons this player's career table does not cover.

  • Manchester Goal of the Season: 31 January 2010), 12 February 2011), 22 March 2014 )
  • Premier League Hall of Fame: 2022
  • Premier League Player of the Month: February 2005, December 2005, March 2006, October 2007, January 2010
  • Premier League 20 Seasons Awards (1992–93 to 2011–12): Best Goal (vs. Manchester City, 12 February 2011)
  • Premier League Goal of the Month: November 2017
  • MLS Player of the Month: October 2018
  • Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award: 2022
  • Manchester United all-time top scorer: 253 goals
  • England national team 2nd all-time top scorer: 53 goals
  • England national team 2nd-most goals in competitive matches: 37 goals (in competitive matches)
  • 2nd-Most Premier League goals scored for one club: 183 goals for Manchester United
  • Most Premier League away goals scored: 94 goals
  • Most Premier League seasons reaching double figures in goals: 12
  • Youngest player to start a competitive match for England: 17 years 160 days
  • Youngest player to score a goal for the England national team: 17 years 317 days (v Macedonia, 6 September 2003)
  • Manchester United all-time top scorer in UEFA club/European competitions: 39 goals
  • Manchester United all-time top scorer in FIFA Club World Cup/International Competitions: 3 goals
  • Most goals scored by an English player in the UEFA Champions League: 34 goals
  • Most goals scored by an English player in the FIFA Club World Cup: 3 goals
  • 3rd-highest Premier League all-time top scorer: 208 goals
  • 3rd-highest Premier League all-time assist-provider: 103 assists
  • 2nd-Most capped England international: 120 caps
  • Most capped outfielder for the England national football team: 120 caps
  • All-time top goalscorer in Manchester derby: 11 goals
  • MLS All-Star Coach: 2023

Career shape

Peak season
2011–12, 34 goals at 0.79 per game
Best five seasons
2007–08 to 2011–12, 122 goals
Goals before 21
65
Goals before 25
174
Goals before 30
298
Goals from 30 on
68
Seasons played
20
Biggest club share
81% at Manchester United
Trajectory
Sustained plateau
Honours per season
4.50

Wayne Rooney peaked in 2011–12 with 34 goals in 43 games. Output held steady across the whole career. 90 major honours across 20 seasons, 4.50 per season.

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Common questions

How many goals has Wayne Rooney scored?
366 goals in 883 appearances across club and international football.
Which club did Wayne Rooney score the most goals for?
253 goals for Manchester United, more than for any other club.
How many trophies has Wayne Rooney won?
90 major honours, counting team titles and individual awards.
What was Wayne Rooney's best season?
34 goals in 2009–10 for Manchester United, the highest of the career.
How many international goals does Wayne Rooney have?
53 goals in 120 appearances for England.

Where they rank

Wayne Rooney updated Jul 15, 2026 · Wikipedia

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