English footballer and forward for Manchester United and England national team, known for his pace, finishing ability and social activism work.
Marcus Rashford was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester in 1997. Manchester United's academy produced him and he scored on his debut against Arsenal at 18. His early career produced consistent excellence and the Europa League in 2017. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 he ran a public campaign to extend the UK government's free school meals programme during school holidays — the government initially refused, reversed under public pressure within 24 hours, and continued the programme. The campaign directly fed 1.7 million children. He was awarded an MBE aged 22. He scored 30 goals in 2022-23 — his finest individual season. A subsequent drop in form and an ankle injury disrupted his 2023-24 campaign significantly. He represented England in three major tournaments. His combination of pace, directness and the composure to finish in one-on-one situations made him the most naturally gifted forward to emerge from United's academy in a generation. His off-pitch humanitarian impact made him one of the most socially significant British athletes of the decade.
Becoming Manchester United's youngest European goalscorer on debut
How They Played
Pacey left-footed forward with direct running and clinical finishing
Lasting Impact
One of England's most promising forwards and prominent social activist
Career Honours
- Europa League (2017)
- League Cup (2023)
- FA Cup (2016)
- EFL Cup 2x
- Premier League 2023
- Europa League 2017
- FA Cup 2016
- League Cup 2023
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 2015–2024 | 426 | 23 | #39 |
 England | — | 60 | 17 | — |