Wayne Rooney: ‘Wazza’ – A Footballing Legend’s Tale

Wayne Rooney Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

Journey through the life of Wayne Rooney, affectionately known as ‘Wazza,’ whose storied career at Manchester United and the English national team has secured his place as a footballing legend.

From his childhood in Liverpool to becoming one of the most celebrated players in the world, Rooney’s biography is a chronicle of ambition, passion, and the pursuit of footballing excellence.

Delve into the story of his early life, family background, and the off-and-on-pitch experiences that have contributed to his legendary status. Beyond the accolades and records, discover the man behind the legend, Wayne Rooney, whose life story is as captivating as his performances on the pitch.

Wayne Rooney’s Childhood Story  – Early Life and Family Background:

A rare photo of Wazza when he was a little baby.
A rare photo of Wazza when he was a little baby.

For Biography starters, Wayne Mark Rooney, AKA ‘Wazza’, was born on October 24, 1985. The Manchester United Legend was born to Thomas Rooney (his father) and Mrs Jeanette Marie (his Mother) in Croxteth Town, Liverpool, England.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rooney, were Irish citizens who migrated to Liverpool, England. This, by implication, means Wayne Rooney is of Irish descent. Wayne Mark Rooney is the eldest son of his parents.

Wayne Rooney Early Childhood Experience.
Wayne Rooney Early Childhood Experience.

As a boy born in a devoted catholic home, Wayne Rooney was made to attend Our Lady and St Smithin’s primary school. After graduation, he proceeded to De La Salle Humanities College.

Attending De La Salle Humanities College carved the way for his football career. This was where his love and passion for the game grew, and it wasn’t long until Rooney was spotted.

He set a good example for his younger brothers, Graham and John, who also followed in his footsteps.

Rooney was never separated from football right from childhood. His undying love for football was first noticed by his reaction when his football was seized by school authorities.

Wayne Rooney got suspended from school for two days for kicking a hole in the wall of a science lab. He was angry because his football had been confiscated.

After his suspension, he was allowed to carry on with his football dream, this time not kicking it at the science lab but at the field of play.

Wayne Rooney’s Parents and Siblings:

This section of our Bio tells you more facts about the English Football Legend’s household. Let’s start with the head of Wazza’s family.

About Wayne Rooney’s Father:

Wayne Rooney and Dad.
Wayne Rooney and Dad.

Wayne Rooney shares a resemblance with his dad thanks to their cheeky chappy looks. Mr Thomas Rooney has always stayed close to his eldest son (Wayne Mark Rooney) during his growing up years. It is very hard to kill that father-son bond that exists between them.

One popular fact about Mr Thomas Wayne Rooney (Snr) relates to his arrest.

This is Thomas Rooney (Snr) - Wayne's look-alike Dad.
This is Thomas Rooney (Snr) – Wayne’s look-alike Dad.

Years ago, Wayne Rooney’s father was arrested by police investigating a football betting scam.

The officers, who swooped at dawn on the £450,000 home of Wayne Snr, also arrested Wayne Rooney’s uncle, Richie.

The investigation centres on the red card given to Motherwell’s Steve Jennings in a match against Hearts. He was later released after fulfilling the bail conditions.

About Wayne Rooney’s Mother:

Wayne Rooney and Mother.
Wayne Rooney and Mother.

Mrs Jeanette Marie hails from Liverpool, Merseyside. Wayne Rooney’s mother, at the time of writing, worked as a dinner lady at a school her son (Wayne Mark Rooney) once attended.

The mother, who is of Irish descent, was born to Tony and Colette McLoughlin, who were once bricklayers in Ireland.

Jeanette Rooney Transformation.
Jeanette Rooney Transformation.

By anyone’s standards, it is the most extraordinary transformation. The heavy-set woman photographed lumbering out of the sea in 2003 has gone.

Wayne Rooney’s Mum is often regarded as the ‘Mother of all Makeovers’. She has once undergone plastic surgery to alter the shape of her face, breast, arm and face.

Today, the size of the stomach has been reduced, which allows for less food to be consumed.

It is pertinent to note that she did this all in the name of attending her son’s £3 million wedding as a less weighted person.

About Wayne Rooney’s Brothers:

These three happy brothers once attended Our Lady and St. Smithin’s primary school and played football for De La Salle Humanities College.

Wayne Rooney and Younger Brothers ( A Great Childhood Experience).
Wayne Rooney and Younger Brothers ( A Great Childhood Experience).

Today, their worlds are poles apart. Graham Rooney is pictured in the middle with his elder brother, Wayne Mark Rooney.

He plays for East Villa in the Liverpool Country Premier League at the time of writing. Here are there, all grown up.

Wayne Rooney (Right) and Graham Rooney (Left).
Wayne Rooney (Right) and Graham Rooney (Left).

Graham Rooney was once banned from the roads after he drove three times over the limit to buy alcohol for a party. This was followed by a two-year driving ban in 2012.

Punishment also includes a fine amounting to $650 and 150 hours of community service. Police said he was ‘aggressive’ and threatened to sue them for trespassing on his parents’ £450,000 luxury house in Liverpool.

John Rooney.
John Rooney.

John Richard Rooney is Wayne’s Youngest brother. Just like his elder brother ‘Wayne’, John once had his early career at Everton.

He currently plays for Wrexham as a forward (As of the time of writing).

Coleen Mary McLoughlin – Wayne Rooney’s Wife:

The early love days of Coleen Mary McLoughlin and Wayne.
The early love days of Coleen Mary McLoughlin and Wayne.

Wayne Rooney met his wife Coleen Mary McLoughlin at the age of 12 in the Liverpool suburb of Croxteth. Initially, they were friends.

They began a relationship at the age of 16 after they left secondary school.

Wayne Rooney Marriage Photo.
Wayne Rooney Marriage Photo.

Their relationship went stronger over the years, all thanks to Wayne Rooney’s way of care and romance. Wayne Rooney revealed his passion for constantly writing love poetry to his wife, Coleen.

After successful years of dating, both parties decided to tie the knot.  Their wedding took place in Portofino, Italy, on 12 June 2008.

The couple were paid a reported £2.5 million by Britain’s OK! magazine for exclusive wedding information and pictures.

After their wedding, the couple moved into their £1.3m mansions in Formby. As at the time of writing, they currently live in Prestbury, Cheshire, in a £4 million Neo-Georgian mega-mansion.

As at the time of writing, Wayne Rooney’s marriage is currently blessed with three lovely kids.

Wayne Rooney and Family.
Wayne Rooney and Family.

On 2 November 2009, Rooney’s wife gave birth to their first child, whom he named Kai Wayne Rooney.

Then on the 21st day of May 2013, Rooney’s wife gave birth to his second son, Klay Anthony Rooney.

On 24 January 2016, Rooney gave birth to her third son, Kit Joseph Rooney. Spending time with family is a softer and more caring part of Wayne’s world.

Wayne Rooney Hair Transplant:

Rooney had challenges in his growing up. He underwent a hair transplant when he was 25 years of age. The hair transplant was done at Harley street hair clinic hospital London in 2013.

Wayne Rooney Biography – Youth Football Career:

Rooney’s dream of becoming a football star started in his early days in high school when he began playing football as a Schoolboy.

As a schoolboy, he had a record of scoring 72 goals in one season, which was broken by another Liverpool schoolboy, Gerard in 2010.

When he was nine years of age, he was spotted by Bob Pendleton and asked to join “Everton FC”. Rooney joined Everton’s youth team, for whom he made his professional debut in 2002 at the age of 16.

Within seven years of joining the Everton youth team, he made his professional debut in a friendly and scored a goal in 2002.

Rooney gained national prominence on the 19th of October 2002 when he became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Premier League at 16 years and 360 days while playing for Everton (though this record has since been surpassed twice).

His goal against then-champions Arsenal was a last-minute winner and brought to an end the London side’s 30-match unbeaten run.

Controversies:

In 2006, Rooney landed an approximately $7 million book deal from HarperCollins to write his autobiography, Wayne Rooney: My Story So Far. The book put Rooney in a bit of hot water with his former manager at Everton, David Moyes, who sued his ex-player for libel.

The two reached an undisclosed settlement before the case saw the courtroom. Rooney has since written two more books as part of his contract with HarperCollins.

Wayne Rooney Biography – Slapping WWE Superstar:ar:

Wayne Rooney just won Dad of the Year, laying the smackdown on a WWE star in front of his son inside a packed Manchester Arena last night.

Watching WWE Raw yards from ringside alongside six-year-old Kai, the footballer was subject to a series of barbs aimed by Brit wrestler Wade Barret. Standing alongside his tag team partner Seamus,

Wayne Rooney was bold enough to slap the wrestler and watch him fall to the ground – which, in truth, was probably less exaggeratedly than any Premier League footballer would fall after a slap by Wayne Rooney.

Wayne Rooney Facts:

As one of the world’s most famous soccer players, Rooney has lucrative endorsement deals with Nike and EA Sports.

After his second Everton tenure, he played for DC United (a club that later had the likes of Michael Estrada) and Frank Lampard‘s Derby County before ending his professional career.

Coca-Cola ended its relationship with the combustible Manchester star in 2011 in the wake of a scandal over his alleged involvement with prostitutes and his deliberate use of profanity during a televised game.

His wife Coleen Rooney has given a glimpse into their home life with sons Kai and Klay in a new documentary, Wayne Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals.

Did you know?… Wayne is among the list of Everton’s teenage goal scorers. Those after him include the likes of Ademola Lookman, Gerard Deulofeu, Moise Kean, Ross Barkley, Tom Davies, Jarrad Branthwaite, etc.

Fact Check:

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Hi there! I am Hale Hendrix, a passionate football enthusiast and writer dedicated to uncovering the untold stories of footballers' childhood and biography. With a deep love for the beautiful game, I have spent countless hours researching and interviewing players to bring to light the lesser-known details of their lives.

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