Wayne, 38, is United’s all-time record goalscorer and also held the same status for England when he broke Sir Bobby Charlton’s record in 2015 before Harry Kane overtook him last year.
8Wayne Rooney attended an awards ceremony with his wife Coleen and son KaiCredit: Getty
8Manchester United legend Rooney joins fellow winner Fara WilliamsCredit: Getty
8Kai poses with his dad after he collected the prize
8Coleen looked like she was having a great night with her hubby
And now the legendary striker has been honoured by Legends of Football, an annual awards ceremony in conjunction with the Nordoff and Robbins music therapy charity that sees the worlds of football and music come together to honour the greatest names in the game.
The event has been described as the “best night in the football social calendar” by Sir Alex Ferguson and this year’s ceremony honours the ex-Everton star and England’s most capped women’s player Fara Williams.
The Plymouth manager attended the gala at Grosvenor House in London alongside his wife Coleen and their son Kai, who is following in his dad’s footsteps at United’s academy.
Wayne said before he was presented with the gong: “I am delighted to receive the 2024 Legends of Football award.
“The award has been previously awarded to some of the biggest names in the game, to be recognised alongside all of them including some of my team-mates, opponents and footballing icons means a lot.
“Throughout my life and career, music has always been a massive influence and inspiration for me, and to see how Nordoff and Robbins use music to help people connect and communicate is truly special.
“I’m really looking forward to celebrating with Fara for a great night of football, music and fundraising.”
Other stars at the event, whch was hosted by Kelly Cates and Geoff Shreeves, included former England boss Roy Hodgson, Everton manager Sean Dyche and Lionesses star turned I’m A Celeb winner Jill Scott.
Rooney amassed a total of 253 goals and 139 assists in 559 appearances during his 13-year stint at United before his departure in 2017.
8Kelly Cates and Geoff Shreeves are joined by Williams and RooneyCredit: Getty
8Everton legend Rooney is joined by current boss Sean DycheCredit: Getty
8Roy Hodgson and wife Sheila were among the guestsCredit: Getty
8England icon Jill Scott glammed it up on the red carpetCredit: Getty
The legendary forward also registered 53 goals in 120 England caps.
And now Kai, 14, is winning over his dad’s fans after a series of impressive performances with the Red Devils’ youth sides.
The young forward is the eldest of Wayne’s four sons, with Klay, Kit and Cass his younger brothers.
