Kai Rooney (Manchester United)
November 2025
Kai Rooney (Manchester United) is drawing attention as he rises through the academy, playing up with under 18 and under 23 squads while supporters and club figures wonder if he can eventually mirror his father Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) as a talismanic forward. Fraizer Campbell (Manchester United) told GOAL for GeckoPlay that Kai is doing really well at higher age levels, saying another Rooney leading the line would delight fans and the Rooney family, and calling Wayne’s drive, hunger and technique a benchmark for his son.