Wayne Rooney’s illustrious career began at Everton as a young sixteen year old, but in the summer of ‘04, he moved to Manchester United and was destined for greatness.Over the last 10 years, Rooney has broken several records, and is set for a few more. Rooney has had his share of problems at the club, requesting to leave on two different occasions, but with the new contract, and Sir Booby Charlton’s record within site, he seems set to be at the club for a few more years.Today we look at some of the records that Wayne Rooney has set and broken over his 13 year long career:
#1 Youngest scorer in the Premier League
Wayne Rooney scored his first goal in the Premiership, and became the youngest player to do so at 16 years and 360 days. The record has been surpassed by James Vaughan, but it was still a huge feat as his goal, resulted in Everton ending Arsenals 30 gameunbeatenstreak, and the declaration of ayoung Evertonianstars arrival.
#2 Goals against the Villains.
Wayne Rooney has scored the most number of goals against Aston Villa; he has 13 goals in 21 games. A feat that no one else can boast off.
However, the contribution that people remember the most, was his scintillating long ball for Robin van Persie to set up United’s 20th title win.
#3 The Manchester Derby
Wayne Rooney has scored the most goals in the local Manchester derby with 11 goals to his name, and thus making him the most prolific player on Derby day.
Wayne Rooney was the only United player to get on the scoresheet this season in the derby, with his late free kick for United at the Ethihad. With a few more seasons of football in the Premier league left for Wazza, he looks good to add tothatnumber.
#4 The Charlton record
Sir Bobby Charlton is the person who Rooney is chasing after, both on a club and country level.
For Manchester United, he requires 36 more goals to surpass the legends 249 and for England, he requires 12 to get past Charltons 49 goals. Something that Wazza should be able to accomplish over the next year or two.
#5 Rooneys temper
Nobody has collected more red cards than 28-year-old Wayne Rooney while playing for England, he’s picked up two, the same as David Beckham. He better watch out in this World Cup, as he is by far, England’s most prolific player.
#6 Goals and assists
Wayne Rooney is known to be the complete team man, whether it’s putting blocks in front of goal or playing majestic crosses over 40 yards. He is the only player in Premier League history, to get to double digits for goals and assists, for five seasons in a row. A record that seems unbeatable for now.
#7 Youngest player to make 200 appearances
Wayne Rooney also became the youngest player to make 200 appearance in the Premier League in 2008. He was also one of the few players to get to 200 goals for Manchester United.
#8 The best Premier League goal award
In the 2012/13 season,Rooney’s overhead kick against cross town neighbours was voted goal of the Premier League era and won United the game.
Here’s what Sir Alex said about the goal:
"I've never seen anything like it, that's for sure. Absolutely stunning. Unbelievable. The thing about that goal is that Nani's goal will be completely forgotten and it was a fantastic goal. [His] first touch takes it around the defender and he rolled it into the net. It was an unbelievable goal but no-one in their right sense will even talk about it!"
