Marcus Rashford's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Marcus Rashford.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1938: Tommy Lawton's Debut

In 1938, Tommy Lawton was the youngest scoring debutant before Marcus Rashford.

1966: Jack Charlton's record

In 1966, Jack Charlton set a national record for England appearances, a record that was equaled by Marcus Rashford in 2018.

2004: Wayne Rooney's Euro Record

In 2004, Wayne Rooney set a Euro record, before it was broken by Marcus Rashford in 2016.

2014: Next Generation Prospect

In 2014, The Guardian named Marcus Rashford as Manchester United's best prospect in the 2014 Next Generation.

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: 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.

October 2017: Golden Boy Award Nomination

On 23 October 2017, Marcus Rashford came third in the 2017 Golden Boy award behind Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé.

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.

2019: Youngest European Scorer Record Broken

In the 2019–20 season, Marcus Rashford's record as United's youngest ever scorer in European competition, was broken by Mason Greenwood.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.