His body type meant that if he was ever out with injury, it took him a little longer than other players to get back to full match fitness. But once fit, he could maintain it. No muscle is stupid, he was very strong. His ball control and reading of his opponents movements enabled him to disguise any slight lack of agility. He still had great balance and could twist and turn. He just wasn't as agile as the most twinkle toed players around.
Yeah its pretty ridiculous, Rooney was very thick set as a young lad, very strong and solid but certainly not “over weight”, He also had plenty of agility and explosive speed in his prime, during the Ronaldo years he was box to box, an absolute work horse, football has moved on since Rooney played, everybody is now probably single digit body fat because of advances in sports science so it skews peoples perceptions, Wayne was obviously no athlete like Cristiano but his body was extremely functional in how he played the game during the era he played the game in.
Rooney didn't look like he current does when he was in his prime, mate. He was unbelievably explosive due to his acceleration and strength. He also had amazing stamina and work ethic. He was a beast.
You are rewriting history. Rooney was brolic, athletic , engine , skillfull, agile. His overhead kicks ? Defensive tackles, non stop running? One of the best England has ever seen. He was like a Lamine Yemal to some of us who watched him from Everton.
@@sirdiddymus9963 He isn't. At 16 Yamal had 5 goals and 8 assists in 37 league games, or 0.35 goal contributions per game. At 17/18 Rooney had 6 goals and 1 assist in 33 league games, or 0.21 goal contributions per game. Rooney wasn't even at at Yamal's level when he was two years older than him.
No muscle? No agility? What monumental bollocks! Rooney had explosive power and the strength of a grown man whilst in his mid-teens. Whoever wrote this video title needs to put the crackpipe dpwn.
How was he an alcoholic? What did he achieve? -everything - no muscle ? He's an ex boxer and nobody could knock him off the ball No agility? What rubbish . Who writes these things ? He was amazing and was well built . Compare that with the perfect bodied players and he's still achieved more than most and was a phenomenon. He retired as England's top scorer , he won everything for his club and he excited the world. Whatever he looked like he was and always will be a legend and a world great ⚒️❤️⚒️
Wayne Rooney was one of the greatest PL Players of all time. He overcame a lot of off field problems but, his love of the beautiful game is legendary. The greatest have a little something that separates them from the good players and Wayne belongs in that special club, Wayne, George Best, Denis Law, Bobby and Jack Charlton, Eric Cantona, Duncan Edward's, Ronaldo, Beckham, ...etc Thanks Mr Rooney for all the Golden moments from the Golden team in the Golden game.
Your title sounds wrong. Wayne Rooney may not have the classic lean muscular footballer look or the huge gym lad who plays football look but dude was built like a tank. He was athletic,explosive,had big strength in his foot and body.
Rooney has always been one of my favorite players even though I supposed to hate him as a Gooner. Rooney is just a guy that did everything we wanted to do on a pitch as a kid, he could tackle, could ran through the whole team with his strength, scored screamers, dribbled pass 2 3 people,... aren't we all fantasize to do all of that when we play. Unlike Cr7, Messi, Ronaldinho,... everything he did seem like what all of us can do but yet so effective. Watched him play really bring out the kid in me, he was a brillian human played football vs bunch of aliens.
Turned up to a Liverpool trial in an Everton Kit. Whether he was good or horrible you reward him with anything. A trial, a contract, free merch for life, anything.
What a fucking talent he was. So underrated. Also, I feel like he would be a great mentor for the current united squad. Knows what it means to play for united, and also understands the pressure that comes with being a united player.
I caught the tail of Wayne's career at D.C united, he did not fail to expectations compared to the transparent hate press in the UK of their own....he in his thirties, challenges a forward around the half and lobs a beautiful alleyoop pass for a header goal....weight restrictions are for boxers ....always be a top player
If wayne played with a good team in international level, he would have 2 or 3 wc. Bro got the cr7's striker skill and leo's passes and dribble. My goat
He was a 5 9 rugby player with the physicality to boot, fast, strong, incredible agility, imagination, vision, one of the greatest players in the world
As an American, it seems that the English media and fans put unbearable pressure on the players, surrounding them with so much negativity. This seems to be the main reason why England underperforms on the national stage. What seems to be the difference between England’s media/fans versus other countries. As an American, I’m genuinely curious because I have no idea
Yeah, and whats worse they even allow it to happen, all those who should protect those players in the first place, sadly its all about marketing and screw your emotions!!! Only soulless survive
One of the top 3 attacking players in PL history He wasn't built like a greyhound, but he was strong and powerful and mixed it with sublime skill, vision and technique. He could play in any attacking position and did things on the pitch that you just can't coach- a complete natural.
No muscle is a stretch. I remember first watching him play in the 2004 Euro when he was twenty and he was the strongest on the field in most games. He was really intimidating to defenders running down the field with the ball.
Ronney would have been impressive as a boxer or a rugby player but his skill with his feet meant that he was a world class footballer for a decade. And absolutely not an alcoholic
when I was a kid one of Rooneys key attributes was his pace, he slowed down a bit when he got older and became more of a playmaker, tbh more so for the team so that other people can play in his natural position, Rooney is the embodiment of football in the sense that it's a team game and not just individual stars.
Rooney was proven absolutely correct - the lack of ambition began with the sale of Ronaldo and replacing him with Valencia. We made no major signings in the post Ronaldo era, apart from Van Persie who was a short term solution typical of recent years. No real plan, no big ambitions to really spend big and challenge for the CL properly
@@exelmans8855 Ya I don't blame him for leaving but I do blame United for showing absolutely NO ambition to spend the money on 1 or 2 top quality replacements; it was a genuine miracle we won titles in 2011 & 2013 considering the lack of real investment and the age profile of our best players. Van Persie practically won it on his own in 2013, we were so ordinary apart from him.
Title of this video is too tabloid. But as great he was, you just can not help thinking how good could he really be. One of England's finest players. Kind of like Gazza even though Rooney seems to straighten up his life.
@@petermitchell2729they weren’t comparing his career length with Gaza it was to do with strength and style of play. Both would do n try different things that others wouldn’t and both were able to pull off some impressive things.
I remember reading an article about how England veterans like David Beckham could learn something about temperament from this young player called Wayne Rooney. This was before we had internet 😂
Rooney was absolutely rapid, deceptively so - at his peak one of the fastest in the premiership if he played today. Aesthetics mean absolutely nothing in terms of power, athleticism or speed.
I never understand why this guy never got the recognition that I think he should get. he was a fierce and loyal warrior. never complaint about where the coach put him. at some point the best no. 10 in the world in my opinion. some controversy here and there but never one that was big enough to taint his legacy or the club. team player. to some extent great leader. we saw his change from some fiery young guy to a calmer and mature human on and off the pitch. all the best White Pele.
He was great, but unfortunately in the shadow of CR7. CR7 loved the spotlight and thrived in it. Rooney just wanted to play football and help his team win titles. He was unselfish and a great team player with unmatched talent.
Media in UK and even the fans always put much pressure on the players, comparing them to top players like pele at early stages. Not good at all. And their bullying is much
Many people don't know how big he was when he first started playing in PL and he backed it with his performance 💥 He was way better than CR7 but internal turmoil & less longevity also his constant anger issue was his downfall tbh
if no one cares about him, let me do the job wayne. in my mind you’re one of greatest players of all time. it’s an honor to watch you play week in and week out in manchester united jersey. ton loves for your retirement legend❤
How can you take a player's two best qualities, his agility and strength, and twist the narrative so much that you make them his worst attributes. This title is madness and makes you look like amateurs.
England Rugby team once came to ManU to show them how to Rugby tackle. Apparently, Rooney was so strong he sent a group of professional Rugby players flying, that's mucles.
He wasn't used right at United - he was best as a 9.5 or lone striker. The 2009/10 season he played that season as striker and was a beast before he got injured.
This is a serious question. Right Lads if you had the choice between Rooney or Ronaldo for utd who would you had And why . Let me know . For me it's Rooney . For many factors .
Rooney, Vidic, Ferdinand. You don't get those any more, geeez almost forgot Keano :D I watch their whole carriers from the start to finish and that was a helluva ride!
He's a good lad who grew up in enforced media sh1te through football and the way it is in the modern media instant space we find ourselves in . He comes across as a nice lad and sure he would help anyone out and have the craic. Also think his knowledge of the game will help him teach others. Hopefully as a manager he gets some flowers, tough run he has had so far! Maybe he gets luck next time. Thanks for reading and all the best 👍
Harsh on his physique, he never looked lethargic or lazy. He was a dynamo and could turn a game with his skill and his effort.
His body type meant that if he was ever out with injury, it took him a little longer than other players to get back to full match fitness. But once fit, he could maintain it.
No muscle is stupid, he was very strong. His ball control and reading of his opponents movements enabled him to disguise any slight lack of agility. He still had great balance and could twist and turn. He just wasn't as agile as the most twinkle toed players around.
Worst video title ever
Don't seen nothing wrong
Show some respect to Rooney with your title. It’s shit.
Is he really overweight?
Yeah i thought video was about mr nazario. Did him dirty.
Yeah its pretty ridiculous, Rooney was very thick set as a young lad, very strong and solid but certainly not “over weight”, He also had plenty of agility and explosive speed in his prime, during the Ronaldo years he was box to box, an absolute work horse, football has moved on since Rooney played, everybody is now probably single digit body fat because of advances in sports science so it skews peoples perceptions, Wayne was obviously no athlete like Cristiano but his body was extremely functional in how he played the game during the era he played the game in.
Saying Rooney with no muscle and no agility is a dumb take.
It's idiotic. I'm glad I ignored the stupid description and watched the video
He was stronger and faster than everyone
HIm and Tevez both looked like a fat old uncle but then they were like horses on that pitch.
He carried a bit of excess fat at times but he was stronger and more agile than the rest
That was a clickbait and i just looked at it as a f***n joke
Rooney didn't look like he current does when he was in his prime, mate. He was unbelievably explosive due to his acceleration and strength. He also had amazing stamina and work ethic. He was a beast.
Beast ? Like a nonce ?
I think the young Wayne Rooney was one of the best players of all time. And saying he had no muscle is silly 😂 he was a tank
He trained at boxing, he was a bull.
Water is wet, fire burns and TH-camrs gonna click bait
The most disrespectful title ever.
Totally agree with you buddy
You are rewriting history. Rooney was brolic, athletic , engine , skillfull, agile. His overhead kicks ? Defensive tackles, non stop running? One of the best England has ever seen. He was like a Lamine Yemal to some of us who watched him from Everton.
Rooney was a far better prospect & talent then Lamine Yamal.
@@sirdiddymus9963 He isn't. At 16 Yamal had 5 goals and 8 assists in 37 league games, or 0.35 goal contributions per game. At 17/18 Rooney had 6 goals and 1 assist in 33 league games, or 0.21 goal contributions per game. Rooney wasn't even at at Yamal's level when he was two years older than him.
Lamine yamal already do more for his countrie than Rooney@@sirdiddymus9963
No muscle?
No agility?
What monumental bollocks!
Rooney had explosive power and the strength of a grown man whilst in his mid-teens.
Whoever wrote this video title needs to put the crackpipe dpwn.
😂
Put it down son it's a mugs game
HE WAS ONCE OR TWICE A FOOKIN LEGEND .
HE DESERVES MORE
-"tell me you have never watched Rooney play live without telling me"
-"Ez"
No muscle!? 😂😂😂 he was one of the strongest strikers in world football
True. He was an amateur boxer. If anyone don't know him, just tell "imagine Mike Tyson playing soccer".
He was a 1 man starting 11 on his own, could play every position and sacrificed himself for the team
Saying youre not athletic but in the premier league is an oxymoron. Impossible
How was he an alcoholic? What did he achieve? -everything - no muscle ? He's an ex boxer and nobody could knock him off the ball
No agility? What rubbish .
Who writes these things ?
He was amazing and was well built .
Compare that with the perfect bodied players and he's still achieved more than most and was a phenomenon.
He retired as England's top scorer , he won everything for his club and he excited the world.
Whatever he looked like he was and always will be a legend and a world great
⚒️❤️⚒️
Rooney is a depraved depressed alcoholic. Just look at him now.
What a disgraceful title for one of the best English players off all time
Wayne Rooney was one of the greatest PL Players of all time. He overcame a lot of off field problems but, his love of the beautiful game is legendary.
The greatest have a little something that separates them from the good players and Wayne belongs in that special club, Wayne, George Best, Denis Law, Bobby and Jack Charlton, Eric Cantona, Duncan Edward's, Ronaldo, Beckham, ...etc
Thanks Mr Rooney for all the Golden moments from the Golden team in the Golden game.
Beautiful peice of content this mate. Nice work. Rooney is one of the GOATS without a doubt.
Rooney and van persie were as good a partnership as united ever had one of my fave combos
no muscle? no agility? that guy literaly a pitbull!
Your title sounds wrong. Wayne Rooney may not have the classic lean muscular footballer look or the huge gym lad who plays football look but dude was built like a tank. He was athletic,explosive,had big strength in his foot and body.
Rooney has always been one of my favorite players even though I supposed to hate him as a Gooner.
Rooney is just a guy that did everything we wanted to do on a pitch as a kid, he could tackle, could ran through the whole team with his strength, scored screamers, dribbled pass 2 3 people,... aren't we all fantasize to do all of that when we play. Unlike Cr7, Messi, Ronaldinho,... everything he did seem like what all of us can do but yet so effective. Watched him play really bring out the kid in me, he was a brillian human played football vs bunch of aliens.
People may overlook Rooney nowadays given his current appearance but trust me back in the day the man was an absolute menace
what a content, this guy made me united fan, great video so many emotions felt through it
A Man City fan for life myself, BUT nothing but respect for Wayne Rooney. Great player! One of the greatest.
Turned up to a Liverpool trial in an Everton Kit. Whether he was good or horrible you reward him with anything. A trial, a contract, free merch for life, anything.
Overweight and an Alcoholic is scraping the barrel for clicks
He had one of the strongest core muscles of all time
What a fucking talent he was.
So underrated.
Also, I feel like he would be a great mentor for the current united squad.
Knows what it means to play for united, and also understands the pressure that comes with being a united player.
I caught the tail of Wayne's career at D.C united, he did not fail to expectations compared to the transparent hate press in the UK of their own....he in his thirties, challenges a forward around the half and lobs a beautiful alleyoop pass for a header goal....weight restrictions are for boxers ....always be a top player
If wayne played with a good team in international level, he would have 2 or 3 wc. Bro got the cr7's striker skill and leo's passes and dribble. My goat
i'm a city fan but rooney is one of my favourite players. he had it all.
He was a 5 9 rugby player with the physicality to boot, fast, strong, incredible agility, imagination, vision, one of the greatest players in the world
The guy was an animal, with huge talent and an eye for goal. Get him on the park and you almost have the game won
As an American, it seems that the English media and fans put unbearable pressure on the players, surrounding them with so much negativity. This seems to be the main reason why England underperforms on the national stage. What seems to be the difference between England’s media/fans versus other countries. As an American, I’m genuinely curious because I have no idea
Yeah, and whats worse they even allow it to happen, all those who should protect those players in the first place, sadly its all about marketing and screw your emotions!!! Only soulless survive
Rooney was agile , strong lighting quick, skillfull he had vision..
what you talking about?
One of the top 3 attacking players in PL history
He wasn't built like a greyhound, but he was strong and powerful and mixed it with sublime skill, vision and technique. He could play in any attacking position and did things on the pitch that you just can't coach- a complete natural.
One of greatest player in the world
Great video, Rooney was da man, still a powerhouse to this day...
I wanted the thumbnail to say "No muscle, no agility, no hair."
ROONEY ROONEY 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
ARGYLE MANGER🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
No muscle is a stretch. I remember first watching him play in the 2004 Euro when he was twenty and he was the strongest on the field in most games. He was really intimidating to defenders running down the field with the ball.
Ronney would have been impressive as a boxer or a rugby player but his skill with his feet meant that he was a world class footballer for a decade. And absolutely not an alcoholic
Asking for a legal claim with that title.
when I was a kid one of Rooneys key attributes was his pace, he slowed down a bit when he got older and became more of a playmaker, tbh more so for the team so that other people can play in his natural position, Rooney is the embodiment of football in the sense that it's a team game and not just individual stars.
Stupid title. Guys a legend. People forgetting the performance and goals he has made in the past years.
Rooney was proven absolutely correct - the lack of ambition began with the sale of Ronaldo and replacing him with Valencia. We made no major signings in the post Ronaldo era, apart from Van Persie who was a short term solution typical of recent years. No real plan, no big ambitions to really spend big and challenge for the CL properly
No player refuse Real Madrid. They were no choice for United.
@@exelmans8855 Ya I don't blame him for leaving but I do blame United for showing absolutely NO ambition to spend the money on 1 or 2 top quality replacements; it was a genuine miracle we won titles in 2011 & 2013 considering the lack of real investment and the age profile of our best players. Van Persie practically won it on his own in 2013, we were so ordinary apart from him.
He was a man at 16 so physique was actually a blessing while a professional athlete.
Whats with all the tiny Tv screens , we're watching this on a phone and all the best bits are microscopic?
No muscle .. and the video thumbnail shows Rooney with a massive neck.
He was 💯 power
Title of this video is too tabloid. But as great he was, you just can not help thinking how good could he really be. One of England's finest players. Kind of like Gazza even though Rooney seems to straighten up his life.
His career far surpassed Gascoigne's, they always drew that parallel in the press though.
@@petermitchell2729they weren’t comparing his career length with Gaza it was to do with strength and style of play. Both would do n try different things that others wouldn’t and both were able to pull off some impressive things.
@@jonathankerr4859 you must be too young to remember the granny shagging.
Gazza is an alcoholic Rooney just drinks to much a piss head! Completely different Gazza is ill Rooney is selfish
2:25 Rooney lookin' like Canelo 🥊⚽️😆😆😆
No muscle? whaaaaat? hes like one of the stockiest players ever, and so much talent to go with it
Rooney was never overweight as a player
I remember reading an article about how England veterans like David Beckham could learn something about temperament from this young player called Wayne Rooney. This was before we had internet 😂
Rooney is the GOAT for me
no muscle? he was literally strong af
Boxer chin and bull neck.”Never mess with anyone with no neck”. Quote tuff old hockey player who should know.
Rooney was absolutely rapid, deceptively so - at his peak one of the fastest in the premiership if he played today. Aesthetics mean absolutely nothing in terms of power, athleticism or speed.
I never understand why this guy never got the recognition that I think he should get. he was a fierce and loyal warrior. never complaint about where the coach put him. at some point the best no. 10 in the world in my opinion. some controversy here and there but never one that was big enough to taint his legacy or the club. team player. to some extent great leader. we saw his change from some fiery young guy to a calmer and mature human on and off the pitch.
all the best White Pele.
He was great, but unfortunately in the shadow of CR7. CR7 loved the spotlight and thrived in it. Rooney just wanted to play football and help his team win titles. He was unselfish and a great team player with unmatched talent.
shows a video of rooney complaining all the time, ends with a "he never complained" statement
0:18 This is the moment I became confused with the title😭
Media in UK and even the fans always put much pressure on the players, comparing them to top players like pele at early stages. Not good at all. And their bullying is much
Rooney what a player !!! If he would have been surrounded with better players, he would of killed every year
Defenders find it hard to handle rooney and nowadays less and less strikers are there.
Even with the thumbnail of Rooney, I thought this video was gonna be about Gazza.
Many people don't know how big he was when he first started playing in PL and he backed it with his performance 💥 He was way better than CR7 but internal turmoil & less longevity also his constant anger issue was his downfall tbh
if no one cares about him, let me do the job wayne. in my mind you’re one of greatest players of all time. it’s an honor to watch you play week in and week out in manchester united jersey. ton loves for your retirement legend❤
You clearly don't watch football the title of this video is wild Rooney in his prime was unplayable
How can you take a player's two best qualities, his agility and strength, and twist the narrative so much that you make them his worst attributes. This title is madness and makes you look like amateurs.
Do Fernando Torres next
Imagine playing against Rooney....WOULD HAVE BEEN A NIGHTMARE
England Rugby team once came to ManU to show them how to Rugby tackle. Apparently, Rooney was so strong he sent a group of professional Rugby players flying, that's mucles.
Some 2021-2024 players in the PL look heavy, stumpy, and stocky and not built to be full 90-minute players.
Bro was born with that hairline 💀
He was strong as an ox
Messi and Ronaldo are still playing at club level. Still playing at international tournaments. Wazza was pretty much done by 2014. He was only 29.
You look at some of the best players in the world the Messi, Gazza. Maradona all not practically athlete looking but were great footballers
Football from 02 till 15 was peak 😊
I thought Rooney would have been a punishing running back in American football.
Extremely disrespectful and untrue title to this video.
who tf was Heskey back then ? Making Rooney play below that "no one knows" guy was a horrible decision
He wasn't used right at United - he was best as a 9.5 or lone striker. The 2009/10 season he played that season as striker and was a beast before he got injured.
In 2009 2010 Rooney was probably top 3 attacker along side Messi and Ronaldo
This is a serious question. Right Lads if you had the choice between Rooney or Ronaldo for utd who would you had And why . Let me know . For me it's Rooney . For many factors .
Was hardly an alcoholic.
Rooney remains my best man united player ever,his commitment to the club and passion for the game is what you want in a player.
Rooney, Vidic, Ferdinand. You don't get those any more, geeez almost forgot Keano :D I watch their whole carriers from the start to finish and that was a helluva ride!
No Coca Cola until retirement
He clearly looks athletic in his prime
I don't agree with your assertion: Wayne is an overweight alcoholic. Sounds like click-bait, doesn't it?
great video mate! your an inspiration as i’m trying to make similar content!
wow your fast
Bruh he had both the things in the thumbnail 😂
He's a good lad who grew up in enforced media sh1te through football and the way it is in the modern media instant space we find ourselves in . He comes across as a nice lad and sure he would help anyone out and have the craic. Also think his knowledge of the game will help him teach others. Hopefully as a manager he gets some flowers, tough run he has had so far! Maybe he gets luck next time. Thanks for reading and all the best 👍
Really love the video mate!
Number 8 Wayne Rooney is the best teenage footballer I have ever seen
so hungry and so explosive.
If you look at the Brazilian Ronaldo there is similarities with his weight now to Wayne's
Mate this lad could run and put 99% of these current utd players to shame. His agility was phenomenal, we all remember that over head kick.
That overhead kick wasnt being agile then? No muscle? Give me a break 🤬
Overweight? Weight limitations? No muscle? Bruh.
to this day he remains in the same form!
(that being an overweight alchoholic)
No muscle lol. He was knocking over men twice his age in international football at 18. England were finished as soon as he got injured
He’s a total legend