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  1. easy

    In which year did Wayne Rooney win the Champions League with Manchester United, beating Chelsea on penalties in Moscow?

    WhyUnited beat Chelsea on penalties in the 2008 final in Moscow for Rooney's only Champions League title; they lost the 2009 and 2011 finals to Barcelona.

  2. easy

    Wayne Rooney scored an overhead kick against which rival in 2011?

    WhyRooney's overhead kick settled the Manchester derby at Old Trafford in February 2011 and was voted the Premier League's best goal of the first 20 seasons.

  3. medium

    Which club gave Wayne Rooney his first permanent managerial job, where he kept them in the Championship during 2020-21?

    WhyRooney moved from player to interim boss at Derby County in November 2020 and was made permanent manager in January 2021, steering the club clear of relegation. He resigned in June 2022 amid the club's administration troubles.

  4. medium

    Whose record did Wayne Rooney overtake in 2017 to become United's all-time leading goalscorer?

    WhyRooney's 250th goal, a stoppage-time free-kick at Stoke, edged him past Charlton's long-standing club record of 249; he finished with 253.

  5. hard

    Which Manchester United player scored the second goal in the 2-0 win over Arsenal in October 2004 that ended the Gunners' 49-game unbeaten run?

    WhyRuud van Nistelrooy scored a penalty before Wayne Rooney added a late second in Man Utd's 2-0 win on 24 October 2004.

  6. medium

    Wayne Rooney's iconic 2011 overhead kick came in which competition — a 2-1 win in the Manchester derby that February?

    WhyPremier League, Old Trafford, 12 February 2011. Nani's deflected cross from the right. The goal helped Man Utd win the title that season.

  7. medium

    After leaving Everton for a second time in 2018, which MLS club did Wayne Rooney join as a Designated Player?

    WhyRooney signed for DC United in the summer of 2018, scoring 23 goals in 48 appearances and making the MLS Best XI before returning to England with Derby County.

  8. hard

    Who assisted Wayne Rooney's famous overhead kick vs Manchester City in 2011?

    WhyNani's deflected cross from the right arrived slightly behind Rooney, who adjusted mid-air and lashed an overhead kick past Joe Hart to win the February 2011 Manchester derby 2-1 at Old Trafford.

  9. medium

    Who assisted Wayne Rooney's legendary overhead kick vs Manchester City in February 2011 — crossing the ball that deflected up into Rooney's path?

    WhyNani's cross was deflected off Zabaleta. With his back to goal, Rooney launched himself and struck it into the top corner.

  10. medium

    Bobby Charlton's England scoring record of 49 goals stood for 45 years — who broke it in September 2015?

    WhyRooney broke Charlton's record vs Switzerland (Sept 2015) and ended with 53 goals. Harry Kane later broke Rooney's record in 2023, and has now passed 70 goals for England.

  11. hard

    In which campaign did Wayne Rooney win the PFA Players' Player of the Year award?

    WhyRooney was voted PFA Players' Player of the Year for his 2009-10 season, when he led Manchester United's attack following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Real Madrid.

  12. medium

    Wayne Rooney wore which squad number when he broke the Manchester United scoring record?

    WhyRooney passed Bobby Charlton's 249-goal United record in January 2017, wearing the number he had taken over a decade earlier.

  13. medium

    Which iconic number did Wayne Rooney inherit at Manchester United in 2007, taking it over from Ruud van Nistelrooy?

    WhyRooney took the number in 2007 after van Nistelrooy's departure, having worn 8 since arriving from Everton in 2004.

  14. hard

    Wayne Rooney retired from England duty in 2018 holding the record for most caps by an outfield player. How many did he win?

    WhyRooney won 120 caps between 2003 and 2018 — a record for an outfield England player when he retired (since matched and passed by Harry Kane) and second only overall to goalkeeper Peter Shilton's 125.

  15. medium

    Who was the first South Korean player to score in the Premier League — joining Manchester United and playing alongside Rooney and Ronaldo?

    WhyPark Ji-sung joined Man United from PSV in 2005, winning 4 PL titles and the 2008 CL. First Asian to win the CL.

  16. medium

    How many Premier League title winner's medals did Wayne Rooney collect during his Manchester United career?

    WhyRooney won the Premier League five times with United: 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11 and 2012-13.

  17. hard

    When Wayne Rooney scored his iconic overhead kick in the 2011 Manchester derby at 78 minutes, what was the score at that moment?

    WhyRooney's bicycle kick broke the deadlock and was later voted the best goal in Premier League history.

  18. medium

    Which 18-year-old England star announced himself with four goals at Euro 2004 before a broken metatarsal ended his tournament in the quarter-final?

    WhyRooney scored twice against Switzerland and twice against Croatia in the group stage at Euro 2004, then broke a metatarsal in the quarter-final defeat to hosts Portugal. He was named in UEFA's Team of the Tournament.

  19. medium

    In 2021 Derby County entered administration under which manager?

    WhyRooney kept the squad together through a points deduction, though the club was relegated to League One.

  20. medium

    Wayne Rooney scored a spectacular overhead kick to beat which rival at Old Trafford in February 2011?

    WhyRooney's bicycle kick settled the Manchester derby 2-1 and is regularly voted among the Premier League's greatest goals.

  21. easy

    Manchester United signed a teenage Wayne Rooney in 2004 from which club?

    WhyRooney arrived from boyhood club Everton and marked his debut with a hat-trick against Fenerbahce.

  22. easy

    Which club was Wayne Rooney playing for when he scored his famous first Premier League goal against Arsenal in 2002?

    WhyRooney curled in five days before his 17th birthday to end Arsenal's 30-game unbeaten run, prompting the famous 'remember the name' commentary.

  23. easy

    Which 16-year-old academy graduate scored a famous last-minute winner against Arsenal in October 2002?

    WhyWayne Rooney's strike ended Arsenal's long unbeaten run, five days before his 17th birthday.

What the Wayne Rooney quiz covers

Every question is written and checked by football fans — soccer, if you're reading this in the US — across the topics that decide a real Wayne Rooney expert:

Career & clubs

Every club Wayne Rooney played for and the moves in between.

Trophies & honours

Leagues, cups and the biggest nights of the career.

Goals & records

The milestones, the tallies and the records set.

International

The national-team story — tournaments, caps and glory.

Iconic moments

The goals and games fans will never forget.

Awards

Ballon d'Ors, Golden Boots and individual honours.

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  1. In which year did Wayne Rooney win the Champions League with Manchester United, beating Chelsea on penalties in Moscow?

    United beat Chelsea on penalties in the 2008 final in Moscow for Rooney's only Champions League title; they lost the 2009 and 2011 finals to Barcelona.

  2. Wayne Rooney scored an overhead kick against which rival in 2011?

    Rooney's overhead kick settled the Manchester derby at Old Trafford in February 2011 and was voted the Premier League's best goal of the first 20 seasons.

  3. Which club gave Wayne Rooney his first permanent managerial job, where he kept them in the Championship during 2020-21?

    Rooney moved from player to interim boss at Derby County in November 2020 and was made permanent manager in January 2021, steering the club clear of relegation. He resigned in June 2022 amid the club's administration troubles.

  4. Whose record did Wayne Rooney overtake in 2017 to become United's all-time leading goalscorer?

    Rooney's 250th goal, a stoppage-time free-kick at Stoke, edged him past Charlton's long-standing club record of 249; he finished with 253.

  5. Which Manchester United player scored the second goal in the 2-0 win over Arsenal in October 2004 that ended the Gunners' 49-game unbeaten run?

    Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a penalty before Wayne Rooney added a late second in Man Utd's 2-0 win on 24 October 2004.

  6. Wayne Rooney's iconic 2011 overhead kick came in which competition — a 2-1 win in the Manchester derby that February?

    Premier League, Old Trafford, 12 February 2011. Nani's deflected cross from the right. The goal helped Man Utd win the title that season.

  7. After leaving Everton for a second time in 2018, which MLS club did Wayne Rooney join as a Designated Player?

    Rooney signed for DC United in the summer of 2018, scoring 23 goals in 48 appearances and making the MLS Best XI before returning to England with Derby County.

  8. Who assisted Wayne Rooney's famous overhead kick vs Manchester City in 2011?

    Nani's deflected cross from the right arrived slightly behind Rooney, who adjusted mid-air and lashed an overhead kick past Joe Hart to win the February 2011 Manchester derby 2-1 at Old Trafford.

  9. Who assisted Wayne Rooney's legendary overhead kick vs Manchester City in February 2011 — crossing the ball that deflected up into Rooney's path?

    Nani's cross was deflected off Zabaleta. With his back to goal, Rooney launched himself and struck it into the top corner.

  10. Bobby Charlton's England scoring record of 49 goals stood for 45 years — who broke it in September 2015?

    Rooney broke Charlton's record vs Switzerland (Sept 2015) and ended with 53 goals. Harry Kane later broke Rooney's record in 2023, and has now passed 70 goals for England.

  11. In which campaign did Wayne Rooney win the PFA Players' Player of the Year award?

    Rooney was voted PFA Players' Player of the Year for his 2009-10 season, when he led Manchester United's attack following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Real Madrid.

  12. Wayne Rooney wore which squad number when he broke the Manchester United scoring record?

    Rooney passed Bobby Charlton's 249-goal United record in January 2017, wearing the number he had taken over a decade earlier.

  13. Which iconic number did Wayne Rooney inherit at Manchester United in 2007, taking it over from Ruud van Nistelrooy?

    Rooney took the number in 2007 after van Nistelrooy's departure, having worn 8 since arriving from Everton in 2004.

  14. Wayne Rooney retired from England duty in 2018 holding the record for most caps by an outfield player. How many did he win?

    Rooney won 120 caps between 2003 and 2018 — a record for an outfield England player when he retired (since matched and passed by Harry Kane) and second only overall to goalkeeper Peter Shilton's 125.

  15. Who was the first South Korean player to score in the Premier League — joining Manchester United and playing alongside Rooney and Ronaldo?

    Park Ji-sung joined Man United from PSV in 2005, winning 4 PL titles and the 2008 CL. First Asian to win the CL.

  16. How many Premier League title winner's medals did Wayne Rooney collect during his Manchester United career?

    Rooney won the Premier League five times with United: 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11 and 2012-13.

  17. When Wayne Rooney scored his iconic overhead kick in the 2011 Manchester derby at 78 minutes, what was the score at that moment?

    Rooney's bicycle kick broke the deadlock and was later voted the best goal in Premier League history.

  18. Which 18-year-old England star announced himself with four goals at Euro 2004 before a broken metatarsal ended his tournament in the quarter-final?

    Rooney scored twice against Switzerland and twice against Croatia in the group stage at Euro 2004, then broke a metatarsal in the quarter-final defeat to hosts Portugal. He was named in UEFA's Team of the Tournament.

  19. In 2021 Derby County entered administration under which manager?

    Rooney kept the squad together through a points deduction, though the club was relegated to League One.

  20. Wayne Rooney scored a spectacular overhead kick to beat which rival at Old Trafford in February 2011?

    Rooney's bicycle kick settled the Manchester derby 2-1 and is regularly voted among the Premier League's greatest goals.

  21. Manchester United signed a teenage Wayne Rooney in 2004 from which club?

    Rooney arrived from boyhood club Everton and marked his debut with a hat-trick against Fenerbahce.

  22. Which club was Wayne Rooney playing for when he scored his famous first Premier League goal against Arsenal in 2002?

    Rooney curled in five days before his 17th birthday to end Arsenal's 30-game unbeaten run, prompting the famous 'remember the name' commentary.

  23. Which 16-year-old academy graduate scored a famous last-minute winner against Arsenal in October 2002?

    Wayne Rooney's strike ended Arsenal's long unbeaten run, five days before his 17th birthday.

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How the Wayne Rooney quiz is checked

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All 24 Wayne Rooney questions were checked twice before publication — once against the claim the question makes, and once against the wrong answers offered beside it. A question whose wrong options can be dismissed without knowing any football is not really a question, so those get rewritten or dropped rather than padded out. Anything that could not be confirmed was removed rather than guessed, which is why some sets are smaller than others. Spot something wrong and tell us — corrections from players are how the bank stays accurate.

Wayne Rooney quiz — FAQ

Which clubs did Wayne Rooney play for?
Rooney came through at Everton and made his senior debut there in 2002. He joined Manchester United in 2004, where he spent thirteen seasons and became the club's all-time top scorer, before returning to Everton in 2017. He finished his playing career with DC United in Major League Soccer and then as player-coach at Derby County, retiring in 2021.
What did Wayne Rooney win, and which records does he hold?
With Manchester United he won five Premier League titles, the Champions League in 2008, the Europa League, an FA Cup, four League Cups and the Club World Cup. He is United's all-time record goalscorer with 253 goals, and he was England's all-time leading scorer with 53 goals until Harry Kane surpassed the mark.
Is the Wayne Rooney quiz free to play?
Yes. The Wayne Rooney quiz is completely free and plays right in your browser with no sign-up and no download. If you want more, the Ball IQ app adds over thousands of football questions, a daily football word game and multiplayer modes.
How hard is the Wayne Rooney quiz?
It scales from easy to hard. Early questions cover the headline facts most fans know, then it works up to deeper detail on his transfers, his Everton return, his MLS and Derby spells and his England career. Every answer is explained, so you learn the story behind each one as you go.
About the Wayne Rooney quiz

Wayne Rooney is the Croxteth teenager who grew into English football's defining forward of his generation, a player whose career ran from a wonder goal at 16 to the top of two record books. He burst out of Everton's academy, moved to Manchester United in 2004 for a fee that made him the most expensive teenager in the world, spent thirteen trophy-laden seasons at Old Trafford, then closed the loop with a final Everton spell before playing out his career at DC United and Derby County. If you can still picture the scruffy kid curling one past David Seaman to end Arsenal's unbeaten run, this quiz is built for you.

The numbers are the kind fans quote from memory. Rooney is Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer with 253 goals across 559 appearances, a tally that edged him past Sir Bobby Charlton. For England he won 120 caps and scored 53 goals, and for the best part of a decade he stood as his country's all-time top scorer before Harry Kane finally passed the mark. Add it all up and his senior career cleared 360 goals for club and country.

Expect the full spread. There are questions on the record-breaking 2004 transfer to United and the hat-trick debut against Fenerbahce that announced it, on his five Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League, on the overhead kick against Manchester City that still tops best-goal polls, and on the England years from Euro 2004 breakthrough to captaincy. The difficulty scales from gentle openers any fan will nail up to deep cuts on his Everton return, his DC United and Derby County chapters, and his later move into management.

Every answer comes with a short explanation, so you finish knowing more than when you started, and the whole thing is free to play right in your browser with no sign-up. If it leaves you wanting more, the Ball IQ app carries over thousands of football questions, a daily football word game, and multiplayer modes where you can put your knowledge up against friends.