History of Marcus Rashford in Timeline
Marcus Rashford is an English professional footballer renowned for his role as a forward. He primarily plays for Manchester United in the Premier League and represents the England national team. Beyond his athletic achievements, Rashford has gained significant recognition for his social activism, particularly his advocacy for underprivileged children and campaigns against child poverty. His efforts have led to policy changes and widespread praise, solidifying his position as a prominent figure both on and off the field.
1938: Previous Youngest Scoring Debutant
In 1938, the previous youngest scoring debutant was Tommy Lawton.
1966: Charlton's National Record
In 1966, Jack Charlton set a national record before it was equaled by Rashford.
1987: Aston Villa Relegation
On 16 April 2016, Marcus Rashford scored the only goal against Aston Villa, who were subsequently relegated for the first time since 1987.
1990: England's Best Performance Since 1990
In 1990, England ultimately finished fourth overall – their best performance since 1990.
October 1997: Marcus Rashford Born
Marcus Rashford was born in October 1997, making him an English professional footballer.
1998: Attended Ashton-on-Mersey School
In 1998, Marcus Rashford attended Ashton-on-Mersey School, where Manchester United sends their academy players. He later studied for a BTEC National Diploma in Sport.
2003: Youngest England Captain Since Michael Owen
In 2003, Michael Owen was the youngest England captain before Rashford.
2004: Wayne Rooney's Euro Record
In 2004, Wayne Rooney set the Euro record before it was broken by Rashford.
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: Milestone Since Robin van Persie
In May, Marcus Rashford scored his 30th goal of the season during a 4-1 win against Chelsea, making him the first United player since Robin van Persie in the 2012-13 season to reach the milestone. He was voted by supporters as the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year and the Players' Player of the Year.
2012: Manchester Derby
On 20 March 2016, Rashford scored the only goal in the Manchester derby, his team's 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 aged 16 under the management of David Moyes.
2014: Named best prospect
In 2014, The Guardian named Marcus Rashford as Manchester United's best prospect in the 2014 Next Generation.
2015: Praised by Nicky Butt
In 2015, Manchester United Under-19s manager Nicky Butt praised Marcus Rashford's performances for the team in a UEFA Youth League match and awarded him the captaincy. Rashford was named on the first-team bench for a Premier League match against Watford on 21 November.
February 2016: First-Team and European Debut
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 from League One club Crewe Alexandra for Marcus Rashford was rejected by Reserves manager Warren Joyce.
February 2016: UEFA Europa League Debut
On 25 February 2016, Marcus Rashford made his UEFA Europa League debut against Midtjylland, scoring two goals in a 5–1 win. He also made his Premier League debut against Arsenal three days later, scoring twice in 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.
April 2016: Hodgson Said It Was Unlikely Rashford Would Be Included In His Tournament Squad
In April 2016, England manager Roy Hodgson said it was "unlikely" Rashford would be included in his tournament squad.
May 2016: England Debut
In May 2016, Marcus Rashford scored on his England debut, becoming the youngest English player to score in his first senior international match.
August 2016: Called up to England under-21 team
In August 2016, despite having already made his senior début earlier in the year, Rashford was called up to the England under-21 team for the first time for a fixture in September against Norway under-21s.
August 2016: First Goal of the Season
On 27 August 2016, Marcus Rashford scored his first goal of the season against Hull City.
2016: Number 19 Jersey
For the 2016–17 season, Marcus Rashford was given the number 19 jersey by new manager José Mourinho, marking his place as part of the senior squad.
January 2017: Brace Against Reading
On 7 January 2017, Marcus Rashford scored a four-minute brace in the FA Cup against Reading.
February 2017: EFL Cup Victory
On 26 February 2017, Marcus Rashford won his third trophy in the EFL Cup final, coming on as a substitute in the 3–2 victory over Southampton.
April 2017: Mourinho Concedes Rashford Would Attend UEFA European Under-21 Championship
In April 2017, United manager José Mourinho appeared to concede Rashford would attend the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, saying he had no right to stop him from participating, but later in the month reiterated his opinion that dropping down wouldn't make sense, with Rashford having gained so much senior experience throughout the season.
August 2017: UEFA Super Cup Appearance
On 8 August 2017, Marcus Rashford made his first appearance of his second full senior season against Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. On 26 August, Rashford scored his first goal of the season against Leicester.
October 2017: Golden Boy Award Nomination
On 23 October 2017, Marcus Rashford came third in the 2017 Golden Boy award.
March 2018: Goals Against Liverpool
On 10 March 2018, Marcus Rashford scored both goals in a 2–1 win over rivals Liverpool.
June 2018: World Cup Warm-Up Goal
In June 2018, Rashford scored the opening goal of England's final warm-up match against Costa Rica.
September 2018: Red Card Against Burnley
On 2 September 2018, Marcus Rashford was sent off in a 2–0 win over Burnley after clashing heads with Phil Bardsley. On 29 September, he scored his first goal of the season in a 3–1 loss to West Ham United.
December 2018: Assists and Goals in Multiple Games
Throughout December 2018, Marcus Rashford provided assists in the 2–2 draw against Southampton on December 1, and in a 4–1 victory against Fulham. On December 22, Rashford scored in Manchester United's 5–1 victory against Cardiff City, and on December 30, he scored and assisted in a 4–1 victory against Bournemouth. These performances led to praise from manager Solskjær.
January 2019: Scoring Streak and Player of the Month Award
In January 2019, Marcus Rashford achieved a scoring streak, including a goal against Tottenham Hotspur on January 13. He made his 150th appearance for Manchester United and became the youngest player to score in four successive league games on January 20. Rashford was named Manchester United's Player of the Month for January 2019 and also won United's goal of the month for his goal against Tottenham. He also earned the Premier League Player of the Month title.
March 2019: Champions League Goal and League Victory
In March 2019, Marcus Rashford scored a penalty against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on March 6, helping Manchester United advance to the quarter-finals. He also scored the opening goal in a 2–1 victory against Watford on March 30, marking United's first win with Solskjær as permanent manager.
June 2019: Nations League Semi-Final Goal
In June 2019, Rashford scored the opening goal of the game against the Netherlands in the Nations League semi-final, however England lost 3–1 in extra time.
July 2019: New Contract and Season Start
On July 1, 2019, Marcus Rashford signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United, extending his stay until June 2023. During the opening week of the season, he scored twice in a 4–0 win over Chelsea.
October 2019: In the Box Campaign with Selfridges
In October 2019, Rashford set up the In the Box campaign with Selfridges to give homeless people essential items over the Christmas period.
2019: Youngest Scorer Record Broken
In the 2019–20 season, Mason Greenwood broke the record previously held by George Best, for youngest United's ever scorer in European competition, previously broken by Marcus Rashford.
January 2020: Back Injury
In January 2020, Marcus Rashford suffered a double stress fracture to his back during an FA Cup match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. By playing in the game, he became the fourth youngest United player to have played 200 games for the club.
March 2020: Partnership with FareShare During Lockdown
In March 2020, during the UK lockdown imposed by Boris Johnson's government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rashford teamed up with the poverty and food waste charity FareShare to deliver meals to those in the Greater Manchester area who were no longer receiving their free school meals.
March 2020: Season Halt Due to COVID-19
In March 2020, specifically on March 13, the Premier League was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This halted the season for over three months.
April 2020: Signed with Roc Nation
In April 2020, Rashford signed with Jay-Z's entertainment agency Roc Nation, with president Michael Yormark praising him as a "shining example" passionate about community.
July 2020: Honorary Doctorate from the University of Manchester
In July 2020, 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 one from the university.
September 2020: First Goal of the Season
On September 26, 2020, Marcus Rashford scored his first goal of the season in a 3–2 win against Brighton & Hove Albion.
October 2020: Questioning Universal Credit Increase
In October 2020, Rashford publicly questioned Chancellor Rishi Sunak regarding a permanent £20 increase in Universal Credit, expressing concern for families relying on it. His team considered the £1,040 annual increase as the "missing piece" in their campaign.
November 2020: Recognition in the Powerlist
In November 2020, Rashford was recognized for his sporting achievements and activism by being included in the 2020 edition of the annual Powerlist of the 100 most influential Black Britons.
November 2020: Government Funding for Poor Families
In November 2020, the government announced it would provide nearly £400m in funding over the next 12 months to support food and household bills for poor families due to Rashford's campaign.
2020: Euro 2020 Tournament and Injury Issues
Following the conclusion of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, it was agreed upon by club doctors and specialists that Rashford would be operated on due to shoulder, back, and foot injuries that have been plaguing him for the past two years. The surgery "went well" and ruled him out until October of the 2021–22 season.
2020: McGuinness on Rashford's Maturity
In 2020, McGuinness said that Rashford was always professional and mature, and even at a young age, was described as a leader.
2020: New Contract with Manchester United
On 30 May 2016, Marcus Rashford signed a new contract with Manchester United worth £20,000 a week, which would keep him at the club until 2020, with an option to extend for a further year.
2020: Euro 2020
Rashford was named in the 26-man squad for Euro 2020, and was given the number 11 shirt, but going into the tournament, Rashford's role as a starter appeared in doubt.
January 2021: Highlighting Unacceptable Food Packages
In January 2021, Rashford used his Twitter account to highlight the unacceptable food packages parents received through supplier Chartwells, leading to Prime Minister Johnson conducting a review of the situation. During Prime Minister's Questions on January 13, Johnson credited Rashford as being more effective than the Leader of the Opposition.
January 2021: Awarded The Guardian Footballer of the Year
In January 2021, Rashford was awarded The Guardian Footballer of the Year, an award given to "a player who has done something remarkable, whether by overcoming adversity, helping others or setting a sporting example by acting with exceptional honesty".
January 2021: United Top of the Table
On January 12, 2021, Marcus Rashford assisted Paul Pogba's goal against Burnley, helping Manchester United reach the top of the table for the first time since the 2012–13 season.
April 2021: Award from the National Education Union
In April 2021, 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, Rashford's book club was formally launched with Macmillan Publishers, with the intention of freely distributing 50,000 books and releasing two new books a year.
April 2021: Launch of Recipes and Online Video Lessons
In April 2021, Rashford, along with chef Tom Kerridge, announced the launch of a series of recipes and online video lessons to provide cheap and simple recipe ideas for people to cook at home.
June 2021: Captained England For The First Time
On 6 June 2021, Rashford captained England for the first time, converting a penalty in a 1–0 win against Romania.
July 2021: Euro 2020 Final and Racial Abuse
In July 2021, during the Euro 2020 final against Italy, Rashford was brought on as a substitute in the final minutes of extra time but missed his penalty in the shoot-out. After the loss, Rashford was subjected to racially abusive messages on social media, and a street mural honouring him in Withington was vandalised.
October 2021: Return from Injury with Goal
In October 2021, Marcus Rashford returned to training on October 11 and scored in a 4–2 away loss to Leicester City after coming off the bench.
October 2021: Conferment of Honorary Doctorate and Universal Credit Speech
In October 2021, Rashford's honorary doctorate was officially conferred in a ceremony. He remarked that the occasion was bittersweet because it was the day after the government withdrew the £20/week increase in Universal Credit.
November 2021: Withdrawal Due To Illness
In November 2021, Rashford returned to the England squad for World Cup qualification games against Albania and San Marino, before being forced to withdraw due to illness.
January 2022: Last-Minute Winner Against West Ham
On January 22, 2022, Marcus Rashford scored a 93rd-minute winner in a 1–0 win against West Ham United, scoring more last-minute winners in Premier League history than any other player.
March 2022: Omission From England Squad
In March 2022, due to a drop in form for United during the 2021–22 season, he was not called up to the England for friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast.
May 2022: Engagement to Lucia Loi
In May 2022, Rashford announced his engagement to his girlfriend Lucia Loi. They had been dating since meeting in school and briefly split in 2021 before reconciling.
October 2022: 100th United Goal
On October 30, 2022, Marcus Rashford scored his 100th goal for Manchester United in a 1–0 win against West Ham.
2022: Ten Hag Compares Rashford to Mbappe
In 2022, Erik ten Hag, the United manager from the 2022–23 season, compared him to favourably to Kylian Mbappe due to the similar nature of their roles.
2022: Beats Advertisement with Dave
In 2022, Rashford and Dave linked for the "Never Beaten" advertisement for Beats by Dre.
2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
In 2022, Rashford was named in Southgate's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and was again assigned the number 11 shirt. In England's opening game of the group stage, a 6–2 win over Iran, Rashford came on as a second-half substitute and scored within a minute of coming on, making the score 5–1.
January 2023: Manchester Derby Win
On January 14, 2023, Marcus Rashford played a key role in Manchester United's 2–1 comeback win against Manchester City, scoring the winning goal.
July 2023: New Contract with Manchester United
In July 2023, specifically on July 18, Marcus Rashford signed a new contract with Manchester United until 2028, earning £325,000 per week.
2023: Nike Released Signature Rashford Boots
In 2023, Nike released a pair of signature Rashford boots.
January 2024: Missed FA Cup Game and Disciplinary Action
In January 2024, Marcus Rashford missed an FA Cup game against Newport County due to illness, leading to internal disciplinary action by Manchester United.
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