In the world of football, few names command as much admiration and respect as Wayne Rooney. Born on October 24, 1985, in Liverpool, England, Rooney's transformation from a talented young player to a worldwide legend showcases his exceptional skill, unwavering drive, and unyielding resolve.

🇵🇹Cristiano Ronaldo: “He was the kid of England, everyone loved him. He was so powerful I was calling him ‘Pitbull.’ The power of Wayne Rooney is his mentality and strength and he never stops. He’s a fantastic team player and he scores. He’s a fantastic boy and he helped me a lot when he came to join us in Manchester.”

🇦🇷Lionel Messi: “There has always been a great deal of respect between myself and Wayne Rooney. For me, he is the great English player of the generation. What he is capable of doing on the field is very special, and he is one of the few players that would improve any squad in Europe.”

🇪🇸Gerard Pique: “I have never seen a player as powerful as Rooney – the way he goes past people, the intensity of his play, the runs he makes from the first minute to the last, and the shot that he has. World-class.”

🇫🇷Arsene Wenger: “Rooney is the biggest English talent I’ve seen since I arrived in England.”

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Frank Lampard: “His aggression is one of his big strengths. He has no fear at all. Wayne knows he has the ability, but he has this knack of being able to go out there and not be scared of anyone no matter who he is up against.”

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Joe Cole: “He’s probably the most technically gifted English player I’ve seen. The ‘silent assassin.’ He was just the main man, a star, no one could get near him. He was just a super talent.”

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Jack Wilshere: “He was an animal. Strong, quick, and aggressive. He had an amazing football brain too.”

PLAYER PROFILE

Name: Wayne Mark Rooney

Age: 38 (Born: October 24, 1985)

Height: 1.76m

Position: Attack - Centre-Forward

Preferred Foot: Right

Place of Birth: Liverpool, England

Citizenship: England

STYLE OF PLAY

Wayne Rooney's impact on the pitch transcends mere statistics. A dynamic and versatile forward, Rooney possesses a unique blend of technical skill, physicality, and creativity that sets him apart from his peers. Despite standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall, Rooney defies expectations with his exceptional aerial ability and goal-scoring prowess, constantly keeping opponents on their toes in the attacking third.

Known for his aggression, stamina, and relentless work ethic, Rooney fearlessly takes on defenders, effortlessly weaving past them and delivering powerful shots on goal. As his career progressed, he adapted his playing style to thrive in deeper, more creative positions, demonstrating his exceptional vision, passing range, and tactical intelligence. Rooney's ability to constantly evolve and excel in various roles on the pitch truly sets him apart as one of the greatest footballers of his generation.

RECORDS

🥇Manchester United's all-time top scorer.

🥇England national team's second all-time top scorer.

🥇Most Premier League away goals scored: 94 goals.

🥇Youngest player to start a competitive match for England.

🥇Only footballer to have scored at least 200 Premier League goals and provided at least 100 Premier League assists.

ACHIEVEMENTS

🏆Premier League: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13

🏆UEFA Champions League: 2007–08

🏆FA Cup: 2015–16

🏆Football League/EFL Cup: 2005–06,  2009–10, 2016–17

🏆FA Community Shield: 2007,  2010, 2011, 2016

🏆FIFA Club World Cup: 2008

🏆UEFA European Under-17 Championship Golden Player: 2002

🏆FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2011

🏆Premier League Player of the Season: 2009–10

🏆Bravo Award: 2003

🏆Golden Boy Award: 2004

🏆FIFPro Young Player of the Year: 2004–05

🏆PFA Players' Player of the Year: 2009–10

🏆PFA Fans' Player of the Year: 2005–06, 2009–10

🏆FWA Footballer of the Year: 2009–10

🏆Premier League Hall of Fame: 2022

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Diego Simeone: "I admire and respect him, and if I could choose players from outside of my group, he would be the one that I would take."

 

Rio Ferdinand: 'Ramos, when the big games come up, the trophies are there to be won, he's normally standing there with his sleeves rolled up, To be considered the best in the world, you have got to win stuff"

 

Paolo Maldini: "Sergio Ramos has everything to become the best defender in the world if he is not already. Sergio Ramos is my heir in football. He's very quick, powerful & has great technique."

 

Luis Suarez: "Ramos is the toughest defender that I've come up against. He's very strong, competitive & has plenty of experience. He is tough."

 

Neymar: "Toughest defenders? Hard to say, there are so many, I think Sergio Ramos. He's great."

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Sergio Agüero: "Sergio Ramos is the most difficult defender I've ever faced ."⠀

 

Juninho: "For me, Sergio Ramos is the best defender in Spanish football history"

 

Thomas Muller: "He's won 3 UCLs in 4 years so I think Sergio Ramos is one top-level defender in the world."

Modric: “Sergio Ramos is my brother and he’s a real legend. People always judge us by our age but his level is simply outstanding. I loved seeing him today”

Style of Play

Records

Achievements

FIFA FIFPro World11: 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019,2020.

 

UEFA Team of the Year: 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2020

 

La Liga Best Defender: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17

 

UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18

 

IFFHS World's Highest Scoring Defender of the Decade: 2011–2020

 

IFFHS World's Highest Scoring Defender of the 21st century: 2001–2020

 

Globe Soccer Awards: Best Defender of All Time

 

UEFA Champions League: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18

 

La Liga: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2011–12, 2016–17, 2019–20

 

UEFA Super Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017

 

FIFA Club World Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018

 

FIFA World Cup: 2010

 

UEFA European Championship: 2008, 2012

 

Ligue 1: 2021–22, 2022–23

 

Trophée des Champions: 2022

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: “Maldini was the best and toughest defender I ever faced. He had everything: he was a complete defender, who was strong, intelligent, and an excellent man-marker.”

Ronaldo: “Paolo Maldini is the best I’ve played against.”

Roberto Baggio : "Paolo Maldini. When you found him in front of you you knew you would not pass. He was big. He was strong with his head, with his right foot, with his left foot... You needed to put together 15 players to make one like him"

Ruud Gullit: “Position for position one of the greatest players ever. But unlike certain other great full-backs, he wasn’t world class when just defending or just attacking – he could do both better than most and is an excellent centre-back too.”

Marcel Desailly: “A real monster… I find it incredible he has never been World or European Footballer of the Year. Alongside Franco Baresi he was the best defender I’ve ever seen in my career. Although everybody tends to think of him just as a full-back, he could also play as a stopper. Most people remember that great Milan side of the late-80s for its attacking play and for the forward pair of Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten, but it was a team built on a very solid defence, and Maldini was the cornerstone.”

Andriy Shevchenko: “The most gifted and hard-working player I’ve ever seen. He was an excellent all-round footballer with true leadership virtues and the rare ability to be reliable in defence and creative in attack.”

Records

Most appearances in all competitions (Milan): 902

Most finals played in UEFA Champions League: 8

Longest-serving player (Milan): 24 years and 132 days

Record for most minutes played in the World Cups

Fastest goal scored in UEFA Champions League final history

Most finals played in UEFA Champions League: 8

Oldest player to score a goal in UEFA Champions League final history

Most European/UEFA Super Cup titles

Most European/UEFA Super Cup final appearances

Achievements

FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2005

Seria A winner - 1987–88, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04

European Cup/UEFA Champions League: 1988–89, 1989–90, 1993–94, 2002–03, 2006–07

European/UEFA Super Cup: 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003

Intercontinental Cup: 1989, 1990

FIFA Club World Cup: 2007

UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 1988, 1996, 2000

Bravo Award: 1989

Ballon d'Or: Third place 1994,2003

World Soccer Player of the Year: 1994

UNICEF European Footballer of the Season: 1993–94

FIFA World Player of the Year: Silver Award 1995

Onze de Onze: 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2003

UEFA Team of the Year: 2003, 2005

World Soccer Greatest XI of all time: 2013

Ballon d'Or Dream Team: 2020

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Emmanuel Adebayor: “Vidic was the tough man, the nastiest, like running into a rock. He could block a striker with a single finger. He walks on you, he says sorry, he kicks you, he says sorry. This guy was ready to kill.”

Robin van Persie: “When I think of him as a footballer, Nemanja puts his head where other players are scared to put their feet. That’s Nemanja."

Jamie Carragher: “My type of defender. Liverpool tried to buy him in January 2006, but our loss was United’s gain. I’d have loved to have played alongside him and I’m sure we could have formed a solid partnership. He loves defending and putting his head in where it hurts.”

Diogo Dalot: "Nemanja Vidic as a “top player” who surpasses all of his rivals."

Michael Carrick: “Vida, simply the best out-and-out defender I’ve seen. Aggression and desire to win at all costs, scared centre-forwards to death!”

Player Profile:

Name: Nemanja Vidić

Age: 42 (Born: October 21, 1981)

Height: 1.90m

Position: Center-Back

Preferred Foot: Right

Place of Birth: Titovo Užice, Serbia

Citizenship: Serbia

Style of Play:

Vidić epitomizes the quintessential tough-as-nails defender, renowned for his physicality, bravery, and defensive astuteness. Labeled as a "no-nonsense" center-back, he instills fear in opposition forwards with his uncompromising challenges and unwavering commitment to winning duels. His strength, aerial prowess, and leadership qualities make him a stalwart in defense, capable of thwarting attacks with precision timing and resolute defending.

Despite lacking pace in later years, Vidić compensates with impeccable positioning and decision-making, showcasing his ability to read the game and nullify threats with expert anticipation. His partnership with Rio Ferdinand at Manchester United became legendary, blending Vidić's rugged style with Ferdinand's finesse to form one of the most formidable defensive duos in football history.

Achievements:

FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2009, 2011

Premier League Player of the Season: 2008–09, 2010–11

PFA Team of the Year: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11

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

Football League Cup: 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10

FA Community Shield: 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013

FIFA Club World Cup: 2008

ESM Team of the Year: 2006–07, 2008–09, 2010–11

UEFA Champions League: 2007–08

Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year: 2008–09

Manchester United Players' Player of the Year: 2008–09

Best Sportsman of SD Crvena Zvezda: 2002

Serbia's Overseas Player of the Year: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010

Serbian Footballer of the Year: 2005, 2008

Nemanja Vidić's legacy as a defensive titan transcends accolades, epitomizing the essence of resilience, determination, and leadership in football's toughest arena.

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