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Wayne Rooney - Manchester United's most prolific striker?

With over 320 professional career goals it is safe to say Rooney has been one of the most prolific strikers to have played in the Premier league. Through making his way through the Everton ranks he burst onto the scene with a screamer Ending Arsenal’s unbeaten run at just 16 years of age.

He then moved over to Manchester and played 557 games for the club. He won pretty much everything there and scored a stunning 253 goals for United. He has now signed back for Everton and on August 21st scored his 200th goal in the Premier league against Manchester City.

Rooney has become the most prolific striker for both club and country. This occurred through him surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton’s goal scoring records for United and England. He is also one of only two players to have scored over 200 Premier league goals; the other of course being Alan Shearer who ended up with a staggering 260 goals.

This infographic will cover his successful career and show all the ups and downs that have occurred throughout. You can also bet on football ahead of another huge week in the Premier league; including the top of the table clash between current champions Chelsea and the powerhouses in Manchester City.

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