Wayne Rooney Quotes

A collection of quotes by Wayne Rooney.

Wayne Rooney is a former professional footballer from England, born on October 24, 1985, in Croxteth, Liverpool. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest English football players of his generation. Rooney began his career at Everton Football Club in 2002, making his debut at the age of 16 and becoming the youngest goal-scorer in Premier League history. His immense talent and exceptional goal-scoring ability attracted the attention of Manchester United, and he transferred to the club in 2004.

During his 13-year spell at Manchester United, Rooney achieved remarkable success, winning numerous domestic and international trophies, including five Premier League titles, three League Cups, and the UEFA Champions League. He is also Manchester United's all-time leading goal-scorer, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton's record in 2017.

Rooney represented the England national team for over a decade, earning 120 caps and becoming the highest goal-scorer in the country's history, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton's long-standing record in 2015.

In 2017, Rooney returned to his boyhood club, Everton, for one season before embarking on a spell in the United States, playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. He then rejoined English football with Derby County, where he also served as the club's interim manager for a short period.

Rooney retired from professional football in January 2021 to focus on his coaching career, taking charge as the full-time manager of Derby County.

I love football so when I finish playing I would like to sti

I love football so when I finish playing I would like to still be involved in it somehow and a manager would be my first choice.

Wayne Rooney

Love Choice

Becoming a dad means you have to be a role model for your so

Becoming a dad means you have to be a role model for your son and be someone he can look up to.

Wayne Rooney

Dad

I don't think I look up to any players. Obviously you respec

I don't think I look up to any players. Obviously you respect everyone.

Wayne Rooney

Respect

Becoming a dad was the proudest moment of my life. Playing f

Becoming a dad was the proudest moment of my life. Playing football does not even compare.

Wayne Rooney

Dad

When famous people come up to you it's a bit weird, but it's

When famous people come up to you it's a bit weird, but it's an honour, really, when they recognise you and want to chat to you for a bit.

Wayne Rooney

Famous

You can learn more from the lows than the highs. The highs a

You can learn more from the lows than the highs. The highs are great but the lows make you really look at things in a different way and want to improve. Every player will have both in their careers and I have, but what you get is that experience which is so important to perform at your best.

Wayne Rooney

Experience

Nice to see your home fans boo you. That's what loyal suppor

Nice to see your home fans boo you. That's what loyal support is.

Wayne Rooney

Home

There are many ways to grow football-wise. You go slow or ar

There are many ways to grow football-wise. You go slow or are pushed to go faster, otherwise you get left behind. For me, there would be trouble in stopping learning.

Wayne Rooney

Learning

When you are 16 there is no fear whatsoever. As you get olde

When you are 16 there is no fear whatsoever. As you get older you play in more important games and that is when you start thinking about what will happen if you win or lose.

Wayne Rooney

Fear