Rooney

Wayne Rooney. Teenage prodigy. Football legend. Record-breaking goalscorer. Icon. Maverick. One of a kind. 

Rooney’s genius was evident from his early days as he kicked a ball around the playing fields of his Merseyside home. He carried that instinctive talent from the streets of Croxteth to the biggest football arenas in the world. 

Now, 20 years since turning professional and with his remarkable playing career behind him, Rooney: Teenage Kicks chronicles the complete story in detail, from early days making his mark at boyhood club Everton through to his coronation as the all-time leading goalscorer for England and Manchester United.

His introduction to life as a Premier League footballer with the Blues was stunning as the precocious 16-year-old rocked champions Arsenal with a glorious late winner. His move to Manchester United gave him the worldwide stage his talent deserved and in 13 years at Old Trafford he went on to win it all.

Whether he was winning trophies, scoring iconic goals, lighting up international tournaments or handing in transfer requests, he was a player it was impossible   to keep out of the headlines.


With exclusive interviews and fresh stories from team-mates, Rooney: Teenage Kicks tells the colourful and dynamic tale of a footballing journey like no other.