Wayne Rooney vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Wayne Rooney vs Cristiano Ronaldo: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo?
Rooney's rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo was highlighted during their time at Manchester United, where both players were pivotal in the club's success. Their competitive nature pushed each other to greater heights, especially in the Premier League.
Wayne Rooney
Key numbers
- Total Goals237
- Total Appearances569
- International Caps120
- International Goals53
- Premier League Goals208
Top honours
- Premier League5 titles (2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13)
- FA Cup1 title (2015–16)
- Football League Cup3 titles (2005–06, 2009–10, 2010–11)
- UEFA Champions League1 title (2007–08)
- FIFA Club World Cup1 title (2008)
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Key numbers
- Career goals600
- International caps227
- International goals143
- Champions League titles5
- Ballon d'Or wins5
Top honours
- UEFA European ChampionshipWinner (2016)
- UEFA Nations LeagueWinner (2019, 2025)
- Ballon d'Or5 times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
- UEFA Champions League5 times (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- FIFA Club World CupWinner (2008, 2014, 2016)