History of Marcus Rashford in Timeline
Marcus Rashford is an English professional footballer, currently playing as a forward for Manchester United and the England national team. Known for his pace, dribbling, and powerful striking ability, Rashford rose through Manchester United's youth academy, making his senior debut in 2016. He has since become a key player for both club and country, contributing significantly to their attacking efforts. Beyond football, Rashford is also recognized for his activism, particularly his campaign against child poverty in the UK, which has earned him widespread praise and accolades.
1938: Tommy Lawton's Scoring Debut
In 1938, Tommy Lawton had the previous youngest scoring debut for England.
1966: Charlton's National Record
In 1966, Jack Charlton set a national record which Rashford equaled later in his career.
1987: Aston Villa Relegated
On 16 April 2016, Rashford scored the only goal of the game against Aston Villa, who were subsequently relegated for the first time since 1987.
1990: England's Best Performance Since 1990
In 1990, England had their best performance.
October 1997: Marcus Rashford Born
In October 1997, Marcus Rashford was born in Manchester and raised in Fallowfield, Withington, and Wythenshawe.
1998: Attended Ashton-on-Mersey School
From 1998, Rashford attended Ashton-on-Mersey School, where Manchester United sent their academy players.
2003: Michael Owen's England Captaincy
In 2003, Michael Owen was the youngest England captain, before Marcus Rashford took the title in 2021.
2004: Wayne Rooney's Euro Record
In 2004, Wayne Rooney set a record that Rashford later broke at the European Championships.
2012: Marveld tournament
In 2012, he was part of the Manchester United under-15 squad which finished second in the 23rd annual Marveld tournament.
2012: First away league win
On 20 March 2016, Rashford's goal helped his team to their first away league win over Manchester City since 2012.
2013: First team Training
During the 2013–14 season, Rashford trained with United's first team for the first time aged 16 under the management of David Moyes.
2014: Best prospect
In 2014, The Guardian named him as Manchester United's best prospect in the 2014 Next Generation.
2015: UEFA Youth League match
In 2015, United Under-19s manager Nicky Butt praised Rashford's performances for the team in a group stage match of the UEFA Youth League.
February 2016: Rashford Debuts and Scores Twice
In February 2016, Eighteen-year-old 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.
February 2016: Rejected loan bid
In February 2016, Rashford was subject to a loan bid from League One club Crewe Alexandra, but the temporary transfer was rejected by Reserves manager Warren Joyce.
February 2016: Europa League Debut and Premier League Debut
On 25 February 2016, Rashford debuted in the UEFA Europa League and scored twice. Three days later he made his Premier League debut against Arsenal and scored twice again.
March 2016: Manchester Derby Goal
On 20 March 2016, Rashford scored the only goal in the Manchester derby, becoming the youngest scorer in the fixture in the Premier League era.
April 2016: Hodgson Comments on Rashford's Potential Inclusion in Euro 2016 Squad
In April 2016, England manager Roy Hodgson initially deemed it "unlikely" that Marcus Rashford would be included in his tournament squad for UEFA Euro 2016, emphasizing the need for the young player to develop without undue pressure.
May 2016: Rashford Scored on England Debut
In May 2016, Rashford scored on his England debut, becoming the youngest English player to score in his first senior international match.
May 2016: Rashford Debuts and Scores for England
On May 27, 2016, Marcus Rashford, at 18 years old, debuted for England, wearing the number nine shirt. He scored the opening goal in a 2–1 win against Australia, becoming the youngest Englishman to score on his international debut.
2016: Given number 19
For the 2016–17 season, Rashford was given the number 19 by new manager José Mourinho.
January 2017: FA Cup Brace Against Reading
On 7 January 2017, Rashford scored a four-minute brace in the FA Cup against Reading.
August 2017: UEFA Super Cup and Goal of the Season
In August 2017, Rashford played against Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. He also scored his first goal of the season against Leicester.
June 2018: Rashford Scores in Warm-Up Match, Makes World Cup Squad
In June 7, 2018, Marcus Rashford scored the opening goal of England's final warm-up match against Costa Rica, securing his place in the 23-man England squad for the World Cup.
January 2019: Scoring Streak and Player of the Month Award
In January 2019, Marcus Rashford achieved a scoring streak, netting the only goal against Tottenham Hotspur on 13 January, marking his first time scoring in three successive league games, making him the third youngest to do so for United. He was later named Manchester United's Player of the Month for January and won the club's Goal of the Month for his strike against Tottenham. He also made his 100th league appearance, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Leicester City. His impressive January performances led to him being awarded the Premier League Player of the Month title.
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, though England lost the match 3–1 in extra time.
October 2019: Rashford Sets Up 'In the Box' Campaign
In October 2019, Marcus Rashford set up the 'In the Box' campaign with Selfridges to provide homeless people with essential items over the Christmas period.
2019: Record broken
In the 2019–20 season, Mason Greenwood broke Rashford's record of United's youngest ever scorer in European competition.
January 2020: Double Stress Fracture
On 19 January 2020, Marcus Rashford suffered a double stress fracture to the back during an FA Cup tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers, sidelining him for several months. Despite the injury, the game marked his 200th appearance for the club, making him the fourth youngest United player to reach this milestone.
March 2020: Rashford Teams Up with FareShare to Deliver Meals
In March 2020, during the UK lockdown, Marcus Rashford partnered with FareShare to deliver meals to those no longer receiving free school meals, raising over £20 million.
April 2020: Signed with Roc Nation and Universal Credit Increase
In April 2020, Marcus Rashford signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation entertainment agency. Additionally, the government implemented a £20/week increase in Universal Credit as a temporary response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was later withdrawn.
July 2020: Honorary Doctorate from the University of Manchester
In July 2020, Marcus Rashford received an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester for his work to end child poverty in the UK, becoming the youngest person to receive this honor from the university.
September 2020: First Goal of the Season
On 26 September 2020, Marcus Rashford scored his first goal of the season in a 3-2 win against Brighton & Hove Albion.
October 2020: Rashford Questions Universal Credit Cut
In October 2020, Marcus Rashford publicly questioned Rishi Sunak regarding a scheduled reversal in the £20 increase in Universal Credit.
November 2020: Recognition in the Powerlist of Influential Black Britons
In November 2020, Marcus Rashford was included in the 2021 edition of the Powerlist of the 100 most influential Black Britons for his sporting achievements and activism.
November 2020: Government Provides Funding Due to Rashford's Campaign
In November 2020, it was announced that, due to Marcus Rashford's campaign, the government would provide funding of almost £400 million to support the cost of food and household bills to poor families.
2020: Support for World Book Day campaign
For the 2020 World Book Day, Marcus Rashford supported a campaign to help share a million stories. He also agreed to judge a poetry competition for children with hearing impairments.
2020: Rashford Viewed as a Role Model
In 2020, Marcus Rashford was seen as a role model for younger players due to his success at a young age, his drive, and personal ambition.
2020: Rashford Named in Euro 2020 Squad
In 2020, Rashford was named in the 26-man squad for Euro 2020.
2020: Signed a new contract
On 30 May 2016, 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 had received, prompting a government review.
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. He was also the recipient of the Football Writers' Association's (FWA) Tribute Award.
January 2021: Assisted Goal Against Burnley
On 12 January 2021, Marcus Rashford assisted a goal for Paul Pogba in a match against Burnley, contributing to United reaching the top of the table for the first time since the 2012-13 season.
April 2021: Rashford and Kerridge Launch Recipe Series
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 to ensure no one goes to bed hungry.
April 2021: Award from the National Education Union
In April 2021, Marcus Rashford received an award from the National Education Union for his work in campaigning for free school meals.
April 2021: Formal Launch of Book Club
In April 2021, Marcus Rashford's book club was formally launched, with the intention of freely distributing 50,000 books and releasing two new books a year.
June 2021: Rashford Captains England for the First Time
On June 6, 2021, Marcus Rashford captained England for the first time and scored a penalty in a 1–0 win against Romania. He was the youngest England captain since Michael Owen in 2003.
October 2021: Honorary Doctorate Ceremony
In October 2021, Marcus Rashford attended the ceremony for his honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester, which had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During his speech, he remarked that the occasion was bittersweet due to the withdrawal of the £20/week increase in Universal Credit made by the government in April 2020.
November 2021: Rashford Returns to England Squad, Withdraws Due to Illness
In November 2021, after recovering from shoulder surgery, Marcus Rashford was initially recalled to the England squad for World Cup qualification games against Albania and San Marino but had to withdraw due to illness.
2021: Brief Split and Reconciliation with Lucia Loi
In 2021, Marcus Rashford and Lucia Loi briefly split before reconciling.
2021: Pride of Britain Award, GQ Men Of The Year Awards
In 2021, Marcus Rashford won the award for Special Recognition at the 2020 Pride of Britain Awards for his campaign against child food poverty. Rashford was named as Campaigner Of The Year in the 2020 GQ Men Of The Year awards. He was also the recipient of a special award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award's, with a documentary airing the following night.
January 2022: Last-Minute Winner Against West Ham
On 22 January 2022, Marcus Rashford scored a 93rd-minute winner in a 1-0 victory against West Ham United. This goal marked his fourth last-minute winner in Premier League history, surpassing all other players, leading his manager to commend him as one of England's top strikers.
March 2022: Rashford Not Called Up for England Friendlies
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 with Manchester United.
May 2022: Engagement to Lucia Loi
In May 2022, Marcus Rashford announced his engagement to his girlfriend Lucia Loi, whom he had been dating since meeting in school.
2022: Erik Ten Hag compares Rashford to Mbappe
From the 2022-23 season, Erik ten Hag compared Marcus Rashford to Kylian Mbappe.
2022: Advertisement with Dave for Beats
In 2022, Marcus Rashford and Dave linked for the advertisement Never Beaten for Beats.
2022: You Are A Champion wins Book of the Year
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, Marcus Rashford played a crucial role in United's 2-1 comeback victory in the Manchester derby, contributing to the equalizing goal and scoring the winning goal.
June 2023: Separation from Lucia Loi
In June 2023, it was announced that Marcus Rashford and Lucia Loi had separated.
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, recognized for his continued political influence.
2023: Release of Signature Nike Rashford Boots
In 2023, Nike released a pair of signature Marcus Rashford boots.
January 2024: Missed FA Cup Game Due to Illness
In January 2024, Marcus Rashford missed an FA Cup game against Newport County after calling in sick. United addressed the matter as an internal disciplinary issue, which has since been resolved.
January 2025: Omission From Squads
For the period extending from December into January 2025, Marcus Rashford was frequently excluded from United's match squads, missing over ten games and serving as an unused substitute in a single match against Newcastle. Towards the end of January, the manager Amorim expressed his reluctance to select players who weren't fully committed.
May 2025: Listed for Transfer by United
In May 2025, Manchester United made Marcus Rashford, among other players, available for transfer.
September 2025: Champions League Debut with Barcelona
On 18 September 2025, Marcus Rashford marked his Champions League debut for Barcelona by scoring both goals in a 2-1 away victory over Newcastle United.
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