Career Timeline of Marcus Rashford: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Marcus Rashford made an impact.
Marcus Rashford is an English professional footballer. Primarily a forward, he currently plays for La Liga club Barcelona, on loan from Premier League club Manchester United, and represents the England national team. Known for his speed, dribbling, and finishing ability, Rashford has become a key player for both club and country. Beyond his on-field achievements, he is also recognized for his social activism, particularly his efforts to combat child poverty in the United Kingdom, for which he has received widespread acclaim and honors.
1987: Aston Villa Relegation
On 16 April 2016, Marcus Rashford scored the only goal of the game against Aston Villa, who were subsequently relegated for the first time since 1987.
1990: England's World Cup Performance
In 1990 England finished fourth in the World Cup. In 2018 the team equalled that result.
2003: Michael Owen's England captaincy
In June 2021, Marcus Rashford became the youngest England captain since Michael Owen in 2003.
2012: Marveld Tournament
In 2012, Marcus Rashford was part of the Manchester United under-15 squad which finished second in the 23rd annual Marveld tournament.
2012: Manchester City Win
On 20 March 2016, Marcus Rashford helped his team to their first away league win over Manchester City since 2012
2013: First Team Training
During the 2013–14 season, Marcus Rashford trained with Manchester United's first team for the first time under David Moyes.
2014: Next Generation Prospect
In 2014, The Guardian named Marcus Rashford as Manchester United's best prospect in the 2014 Next Generation.
2015: UEFA Youth League Praised Performance
In 2015, United Under-19s manager Nicky Butt praised Marcus Rashford's performances for the team in a group stage match of the UEFA Youth League after Rashford capitalized on his chance and scored six goals in 11 games in the Under-18's Premier League, as well as three goals in the Youth League.
February 2016: Rashford's Debut Goals
In February 2016, 18-year-old Marcus Rashford scored two goals on both his first-team and European debut against Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League and his Premier League debut against Arsenal three days later. He also scored in his first Manchester derby, as well as on his EFL Cup and UEFA Champions League debuts.
February 2016: Loan Bid Rejected
In February 2016, a loan bid for Marcus Rashford from League One club Crewe Alexandra was rejected by Reserves manager Warren Joyce.
February 2016: Europa League and Premier League Debut Goals
On February 25, 2016, Marcus Rashford made his first-team debut for Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League against Midtjylland after Anthony Martial was injured in the warm-up. Rashford scored twice in a 5–1 win, becoming United's youngest ever scorer in European competition. He then scored twice in his Premier League debut against Arsenal three days later, contributing to a 3-2 victory.
March 2016: Manchester Derby Goal
On 20 March 2016, Marcus Rashford scored the only goal in the Manchester derby, becoming the youngest scorer in the fixture in the Premier League era at 18 years and 141 days.
May 2016: England Debut Goal
In May 2016, Marcus Rashford scored on his England debut, becoming the youngest English player to score in his first senior international match.
May 2016: Rashford's England Debut and Goal
On May 27, 2016, Marcus Rashford made his debut for England, wearing the number nine shirt and scoring the opening goal in a 2–1 win against Australia. This made him the youngest Englishman to score on his international debut.
September 2016: Rashford's initial exclusion and subsequent recall for England
In September 2016, new England manager Sam Allardyce initially excluded Marcus Rashford from the squad for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Slovakia due to limited playing time. However, after Allardyce was replaced by Southgate, Rashford was recalled to the senior team in October.
2016: Number 19 Shirt
For the 2016–17 season, Marcus Rashford was given the number 19 shirt by new manager José Mourinho.
January 2017: FA Cup Brace
On 7 January 2017, Marcus Rashford scored a four-minute brace in the FA Cup against Reading, which ended 4–0.
August 2017: UEFA Super Cup and West Ham Assist
On 8 August 2017, Marcus Rashford made his first appearance of his second full senior season against Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. Five days later, on 13 August, he started in a 4–0 home win against West Ham United, providing the assist for Romelu Lukaku's opening goal.
March 2018: Goals against Liverpool
On 10 March 2018, Marcus Rashford scored both goals in a 2–1 win over rivals Liverpool on his first Premier League start of the year.
June 2018: Rashford's World Cup Warm-up Goal and Tournament Performance
In June 7, 2018, Marcus Rashford scored the opening goal in England's final warm-up match against Costa Rica. He was included in the 23-man England squad for the World Cup and made appearances, including scoring in a penalty shoot-out against Colombia, contributing to England's best performance since 1990.
September 2018: Red Card against Burnley
On 2 September 2018, Marcus Rashford was sent off in a 2–0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor after clashing heads with Phil Bardsley. Mourinho labelled him "naïve", and put it down to inexperience.
2018: Assists and Goals
In December 2018, Marcus Rashford assisted in United's 2-2 draw with Southampton. He also provided assists and scored a goal against Fulham. Later that month, he scored in United's first match under Ole Gunnar Solskjær against Cardiff City, and also scored against Bournemouth.
January 2019: Scored against Tottenham Hotspur
In January 2019, Marcus Rashford scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley, marking the first time he had scored in three successive league games in his career. He was the third youngest to achieve this for United behind only Rooney and Ronaldo. Rashford was also announced as Manchester United's Player of the Month for January, as well as winning United's goal of the month for his strike against Tottenham.
June 2019: Rashford Scores in Nations League Semi-Final
In June 2019, Marcus Rashford scored the opening goal in the Nations League semi-final against the Netherlands, but England lost 3–1 in extra time.
July 2019: Signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United
In July 2019, Marcus Rashford signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United, committing him to the club until June 2023, with the option to extend for another year.
October 2019: Rashford Launches In the Box Campaign
In October 2019, Marcus Rashford launched the In the Box campaign with Selfridges to provide essential items to homeless people over Christmas.
2019: Goal and Assist Against Newcastle
On 2 January 2019, Marcus Rashford assisted their first goal from a free kick and scored the second in a 2–0 win over Newcastle United at St James' Park.
January 2020: Suffered a double stress fracture to the back
On 19 January 2020, Rashford suffered a double stress fracture to the back in an FA Cup tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers, sidelining him for several months. In the game, he became the fourth youngest United player to have played 200 games for the club.
March 2020: Rashford Teams Up with FareShare
In March 2020, during the UK lockdown, Marcus Rashford teamed up with FareShare to deliver meals to those who were no longer receiving free school meals, raising over £20 million for food for children nationwide.
April 2020: Signed with Roc Nation and Universal Credit Increase
In April 2020, Marcus Rashford signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation entertainment agency. The government also made a £20/week increase in Universal Credit as a temporary response to the pandemic.
July 2020: Received Honorary Doctorate from University of Manchester
In July 2020, Marcus Rashford received an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester for his work to end child poverty, becoming the youngest person to receive this honor from the university.
September 2020: Scored first goal of the season
On 26 September 2020, Rashford scored his first goal of the season in a 3–2 win against Brighton & Hove Albion.
October 2020: Rashford Questions Universal Credit Change
In October 2020, Marcus Rashford questioned the Chancellor regarding a planned reversal of a £20 increase in Universal Credit, concerned about its impact on families. Discussions with Thérèse Coffey followed regarding a permanent increase.
November 2020: Recognized in Powerlist of Most Influential Black Britons
In November 2020, Marcus Rashford was included in the 2020 edition of the annual Powerlist of the 100 most influential Black Britons, recognizing his sporting achievements and activism.
November 2020: Government Funding for Food Support
In November 2020, due to Marcus Rashford's campaign, the government announced nearly £400m in funding to support food and household bills for poor families. Alex Ferguson and Michael Moritz pledged to double donations to Rashford's Christmas fundraising appeal.
2020: Supported World Book Day Campaign
In 2020, Marcus Rashford supported a campaign to help share a million stories for World Book Day. He also judged a poetry competition for children with hearing impairments and began learning sign language.
2020: Rashford Named in Euro 2020 Squad
Marcus Rashford was named in the 26-man squad for Euro 2020, and was given the number 11 shirt.
2020: Contract Extension
On 30 May 2016, Marcus Rashford signed a new contract with United worth £20,000 a week, which would keep him at the club until 2020, with an option to extend for a further year.
January 2021: Rashford Highlights Unacceptable Food Packages
In January 2021, Marcus Rashford used his Twitter account to highlight "unacceptable" food packages parents received, leading to a government review. Prime Minister Johnson credited Rashford as more effective opposition than Keir Starmer.
January 2021: Awarded The Guardian Footballer of the Year
In January 2021, Marcus Rashford was awarded The Guardian Footballer of the Year, an award given to a player who has done something remarkable.
January 2021: Assisted Paul Pogba's Goal
On 12 January 2021, Rashford assisted a goal for Paul Pogba against Burnley. The goal secured a 1-0 victory and placed United at the top of the table for the first time since the 2012–13 season.
April 2021: Rashford Launches Recipe Series with Tom Kerridge
In April 2021, Marcus Rashford and chef Tom Kerridge launched a series of recipes and online video lessons to provide cheap and simple recipe ideas.
April 2021: Formally launched book club
In April 2021, Marcus Rashford formally launched his book club, with the intention of freely distributing 50,000 books, and the club will release two new books a year.
April 2021: Received Award from National Education Union
In April 2021, Marcus Rashford received an award from the National Education Union for his work campaigning for free school meals.
June 2021: Rashford Captains England for the First Time
On June 6, 2021, Marcus Rashford captained England for the first time, scoring a penalty in a 1–0 win against Romania.
October 2021: Honorary Doctorate Ceremony and Universal Credit Withdrawal
In October 2021, Marcus Rashford attended the honorary doctorate ceremony at the University of Manchester. He remarked that the occasion was bittersweet because it was the day after the £20/week increase in Universal Credit was withdrawn.
October 2021: Returned to training and scored against Leicester
On 11 October 2021, Rashford returned to training and scored in a 4–2 loss to Leicester City, making the score 2-2 after coming off the bench.
November 2021: Rashford Returns to England Squad but Withdraws Due to Illness
In November 2021, after undergoing shoulder surgery, Marcus Rashford returned to the England squad for World Cup qualification games but withdrew due to illness.
January 2022: Scored a 93rd-minute winner against West Ham
On 22 January 2022, Rashford scored a 93rd-minute winner against West Ham United in a 1-0 victory. This goal marked his fourth last-minute winner in Premier League history, surpassing all other players.
March 2022: Rashford Misses England Friendlies Due to Form
In March 2022, Marcus Rashford was not called up to the England squad for friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast due to a drop in form for Manchester United.
2022: Opened the 2022-23 season account
After a successful pre-season, Rashford opened his account for the 2022–23 season by scoring in a 2–1 win against Liverpool and twice in a 3–1 win against Arsenal, matching his contributions from the previous season with two goals and two assists.
2022: Linked with Dave for Beats Advertisement
In 2022, Marcus Rashford linked with Dave for the Never Beaten advertisement for Beats.
2022: Rashford's World Cup Performance
In 2022, Marcus Rashford was included in England's World Cup squad and scored goals in the group stage, including the 100th World Cup goal for England.
2022: Won Book of the Year at the British Book Awards
In 2022, Marcus Rashford's non-fiction motivational children's book called You Are A Champion won Book of the Year at the British Book Awards.
January 2023: Instrumental in Manchester derby win
On 14 January 2023, Rashford played a key role in United's 2–1 comeback win in the Manchester derby, contributing to the controversial equaliser and scoring the winning goal four minutes later.
July 2023: Signed a new contract with United until 2028
In July 2023, Rashford signed a new contract with United until 2028, valued at £325,000 per week.
2023: Ranked on New Statesman's Left Power List 2023
In 2023, Marcus Rashford was ranked 42nd on the New Statesman's Left Power List 2023 for his continued political influence.
2023: Nike Released Signature Rashford Boots
In 2023, Nike released a pair of signature Marcus Rashford boots.
February 2025: Joined Aston Villa on Loan
On 2 February 2025, Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the 2024–25 season, with a potential permanent move for £40 million.
September 2025: Scored debut goals for Barcelona
On 18 September 2025, Rashford scored his first goals on his Barcelona Champions League debut, netting both goals in a 2–1 away victory over Newcastle United.
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