Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford is an English forward who rose through Manchester United’s academy to become one of the club’s most recognisable players of his generation. Blessed with pace, direct running and an eye for goal, Rashford made an extraordinary introduction to senior football in 2016 and went on to win several major honours with United, as well as becoming a regular England international.

Five Facts

1. Dream Manchester United debut
   Rashford scored twice on his senior debut against Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League in February 2016, having only been added to the starting line-up after Anthony Martial was injured during the warm-up.
2. Two more goals on his Premier League debut
   Just three days later, Rashford scored another two goals as Manchester United defeated Arsenal 3–2 at Old Trafford, giving him four goals from his first two senior appearances.
3. Manchester United academy product
   Rashford joined Manchester United’s youth system at the age of seven and progressed through the academy before making his first-team breakthrough at 18.
4. Scored on his England debut
   Rashford scored just minutes into his senior England debut against Australia in May 2016, becoming the youngest Englishman at the time to score on his international debut.
5. Major honours with United
   During his Manchester United career, Rashford won honours including the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Europa League, scoring important goals across domestic and European competitions.