Wayne Rooney Biography, Net Worth, Personal life and Career

• Rooney is an English professional football manager and former player
• He was recently the manager of Birmingham City
• He played for Manchester United and won several trophies

Wayne Rooney is an English football manager and former player whose net worth in 2024 is about $207 million. He started playing at Liverpool’s youth academy and made his professional debut for the club after progressing successfully through the youth ranks.

He is a player whose success will always be remembered especially when he played for Manchester United where he established himself as one of the world’s best players, won five Premier League titles, one Champions League trophy and numerous other accolades in his 13-year tenure with the Red Devils.

Rooney was also a mainstay for the England national team and he played in three World Cups. His goal-scoring was prolific and remains England’s second-highest all-time goalscorer. Following spells at Everton and D.C United, he returned to England to manage Derby County,  later managing D.C. United before taking the helm at Birmingham City where he is currently the manager.

Wayne Rooney Biography

Wayne Rooney Net Worth

Wayne Roonie’s net worth in 2024 is estimated to be about $207 million, an amount accumulated throughout his playing career and his foray into management and business ventures.

The primary driver of his wealth is his football playing career where he earned several millions of dollars. He played for Manchester United where he earned a salary of about $33 million every year. He also had stints at Everton, D.C. United and Derby County which further contributed to his earnings.

The forward’s fame and marketability attracted prominent brands like Nike, Samsung and EA Sports, leading to lucrative endorsement deals that supplemented his income. In addition to his career earnings, he also has several business ventures that pay him a decent amount, significantly adding to his net worth.

Wayne Rooney Personal Life

Wayne Mark Rooney was born on October 24 1985 in Liverpool, England to Thomas Wayne who is a former boxer and Jeanette Marie. He has two younger brothers Graham and John who are also footballers.

Wayne Rooney. Photo/Sky News

The 38-year-old attended his local Catholic primary school where his passion for football was evident, then joined De La Salle School, a Roman Catholic secondary school. As his footballing prowess took centre stage, he joined Everton’s youth academy and this was his professional turning point.

He made his debut for the club and since then, he played for several clubs like Manchester United, D.C. United and Derby County. He then moved on and became a football manager, currently managing Birmingham United.

Rooney is married to Coleen McLoughlin and they have four sons together.

Wayne Rooney Career and Achievements

Wayne Rooney’s career began when he was very young. Born and brought up in Liverpool, his talent was evident and his parents enrolled him at  Everton’s youth academy where he rose through the ranks and made a professional debut for the club.

At Everton, he established himself as one of the best prospects, which attracted interest from other clubs in the world. Manchester United was one of them and signed him for a transfer fee of $30 million.

During his tenure with Manchester City, the then-forward lifted five premier league titles, one Champions League trophy and other numerous accolades during his 13-year tenure with the club.

Internationally, he represented the England national team and played in three World Cups, also led the team to the quarterfinals of Euro 2004. After spells back at Everton and a stint in Major League Soccer with D.C. United, he returned to England to embark on a new career in management.

Wayne Rooney. Photo/Sky Sports

He took the helm at Derby County, guiding them through a challenging period in the Championship before leaving to manage D.C. United and is currently at the helm of Birmingham City.

Wayne Roney Luxury Collection

The manager is known for his passion for cars and boasts an impressive collection. Here are some of the brands he owns;

• Bentley Continental GT
• Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
• Aston Martin Vanquish S
• Ford Ka
• Lamborghini Gallardo
• Mercedes-Benz CLS

FAQs

1. How old is he?

38 years old

2. What is his net worth in 2024?

$207 million

3. Has he been a player?

Yes

4. Did he represent the England national team?

Yes

5. Which club is he currently managing?

Birmingham United