Happy birthday! Wayne Rooney turns 39 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on October 24, 2024

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 39 on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.

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Wayne Rooney is celebrating his 39th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Wayne Rooney has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 39th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rooney, a cultural icon

Born Wayne Mark Rooney in Liverpool on October 24, 1985, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Rooney's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Wayne hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Wayne Rooney as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 39.

Happy Birthday, Wayne, you're the best!