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Kai Rooney, the son of Wayne Rooney has already lit up the Manchester United academy with his prolificacy in front of goal.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is widely considered one of the legends in the Premier League.
During his playing days, Rooney was an absolute beast for Manchester United, complete, and decisive as the matches came.
Rooney, who is now the coach of Major League Soccer Club DC. United, has won five Premier League titles, a Champions League and 253 goals across 13 years as a Manchester United player.
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After he departed Old Trafford to return to his boyhood club Everton in 2017, fans may have believed Rooney’s name might never be echoed as loud as it used to in the Theatre of Dreams.
However, the 37-year-old Red Devils legend might have a potential successor in line for glory in his 13-year-old son, Kai.
Kai has largely shone for Manchester United’s academy, putting up ridiculous numbers in front of goal and is now touted to be on the path to also become an Old Trafford hero like his father.
In this article, we will be looking 6 facts about Wayne Rooney’s son who scored 56 goals for Man United's team
6 facts about Wayne Rooney’s son who scored 56 goals for Man United's team
1. Kai Rooney's Birthday
Kai was born on November 2, 2009, on a Monday, in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom.
Ad of April 2023, he is 13 years old.
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He is the son of Wayne and Coleen Rooney.
Kai's father Wayne is Manchester United's all-time leading scorer.
2. Kai Rooney scored 56 goals and 28 assists in all competitions for Manchester United's academy during the 2021/22 season
In June 2022, Kai revealed via his Instagram 56 goals and 28 assists in all competitions for Manchester United's academy during the 2021/22 campaign.
3. Kai Rooney has more Instagram followers than some Premier League players
As of April 2023, Kai has more than 111k followers on his Instagram account.
Kai has more followers than Wolves’ Craig Dawson, Brighton’s Solly March, Bournemouth’s Jefferson Lerma and Phillip Billing, and Everton’s Dwight McNeil amongst a few others.
The earliest post that Kai uploaded to his Instagram account was on April 4, 2022.
4. Kai is an ambassador for Puma
Kai Rooney is a brand ambassador for sportswear giants Puma.
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5. Cristiano Ronaldo is his childhood idol
According to a report from Mirror, Kai Rooney looks up to former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo in football.
Kai also played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo's son, Ronaldo Jr, on numerous occasions the 2021/22 season.
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