When is Wayne Rooney's birthday?

Wayne Rooney's birthday is October 24. He was born on October 24, 1985 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Who shares a birthday with Wayne Rooney?

Famous people who share Wayne Rooney's October 24 birthday include Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Domitian, Drake, PewDiePie and Malcolm Turnbull.

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Wayne Rooney — Age & Birthday

Born: 24 October 1985 · Age: 41

How old is Wayne Rooney?

Wayne Rooney is 41 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 24 October 1985.

English footballer who is Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer

Did you know?He made his professional debut for Everton aged sixteen, scoring a stunning last-minute goal that ended Arsenal's long unbeaten run.

Quick facts

Date of birth24 October 1985
Age41
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceLiverpool, United Kingdom
Occupationassociation football player, association football coach

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Wayne Rooney arrived as a teenage force of nature, scoring a stunning goal against Arsenal at 16. At Manchester United he scored all kinds of goals and won five league titles. His energy and work rate made him the heartbeat of the team. He broke Bobby Charlton's scoring records for club and country. Injuries and high expectations often weighed on him at tournaments. He later moved into management. He is now a respected pundit.

Key Milestones

2002: Scores his first goal for Everton
2004: Joins Manchester United
2008: Wins the Champions League
2017: Becomes United's record scorer

Wayne Mark Rooney (born 24 October 1985) is an English former professional football player and manager.

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Wayne Rooney: Manchester United and England Record-Breaker

English footballer, born 1985

Wayne Rooney was born in Liverpool on 24 October 1985.

He is Manchester United's all-time top scorer with 253 goals.

He scored 53 goals for England.

He scored for Everton at 16.

Career highlights

2002Everton: debut goal
2004Manchester United: joins
2008Champions League: winner
2017Record: passes Bobby Charlton
2019DC United: MLS

Did you know?He became England's youngest goalscorer at the time, aged 17.

Age: 41
Status: Living

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Spouse: Coleen Rooney
Child: Kai Rooney

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When is Wayne Rooney's birthday?: Wayne Rooney's birthday is October 24. He was born on October 24, 1985 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
How old is Wayne Rooney?: Wayne Rooney is 41 years old, and turns 42 on his next birthday, October 24.
Who shares a birthday with Wayne Rooney?: Famous people who share Wayne Rooney's October 24 birthday include Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Domitian, Drake, PewDiePie and Malcolm Turnbull.

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