Wayne Rooney

England · Striker (Second striker, Attacking midfielder, Central midfielder, Left winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2004-2012

All-action forward with a ferocious engine, range of passing and long shots

Nicknames Wazza, Roo

83.4OVR#30 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He is in absolutely devastating form. When you look at the way he is performing at the moment he must be regarded amongst those players at the highest level.”

— Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager · 2010 · source

Top 10 attributes

Stamina94
Determination94
Shot Power92
Acrobatics92
Aggression92
Selflessness92
Finishing90
Volleys90
Shooting Creativity90
Recovery90

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

Penalties 77Penalty record 40/53 (75%) · career all comps (53 taken, 13 missed)source
Direct Free Kicks 777 direct free-kick goals · Premier League onlysource

All 64 attributes

Speed 81.5

Top Speed84
Acceleration82
Dribbling Speed84
Top Speed with Ball81
Knock-on & Run80
Change of Pace78

Shooting 85.7

Finishing90
Shot Power92
Long Shots89
Volleys90
Curve80
Penalties ●77
Heading80
Direct Free Kicks ●77
Shooting Creativity90
Acrobatics92

Passing 82.9

Short Passing86
Long Passing87
Through Balls84
Crossing76
Link-up Play88
Vision87
Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 84.3

Dribbling86
Possession88
First Touch86
Skills & Tricks80
Weak Foot82
Press Resistance84

Movement 83.6

Off-the-Ball Movement84
Runs in Behind82
Attacking Positioning88
Anticipation86
Recovery Runs78

Football IQ 85.0

Decision Making86
Spatial Awareness86
Game Management82
Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 52.3

Defensive Positioning62
Marking46
Interceptions58
Standing Tackle62
Sliding Tackle52
Offside Trap34

Physical 85.8

Strength86
Stamina94
Agility80
Balance82
Recovery90
Reactions86
Hold-up Play84
Aerial Duels78
Aggression92

Mental 86.0

Big-Game Temperament84
Leadership86
Selflessness92
Concentration80
Determination94
Tactical Discipline80

Career 80.2

Consistency88
Longevity90
Achievements77
Durability80
Loyalty66

Profile

Born: 24 October 1985
Height: 176 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 2002–2021
Prime: 2004-2012

Club career

2002–2004 Everton
2004–2017 Manchester United
2017–2018 Everton
2018–2020 D.C. United
2020–2021 Derby County

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2008 Manchester United

Europa League 1

2017 Manchester United

League title · Premier League Manchester United 5

2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13

Club World Cup 1

2008

FA Cup 1

2015–16

League Cup 3

2005–06, 2009–10, 2016–17

Community Shield 4

2007, 2010, 2011, 2016

Golden Boy 1

2004

PFA Players' Player of the Year 1

2009–10

FWA Footballer of the Year 1