I love these mini documentaries, Rooney is one of the best English players of all time, even if you don’t like him you can admit he was a brilliant player

He peaked so young. At 18 he had so much strength and power. By 20 he was at his best imo.

Wazza was special. He was everything a fan wanted. Supremely skilled and talented but with such a work ethic and passion that drew you in every time he played

557 games, 253 Goals, 154 assists, 5 Premier League titles, 3 League Cups, 1 Champions League, 1 Europa League, 1 FA Cup & 1 Club World Cup all for arguably the biggest football club in the world. Wayne Rooney was a monster of a footballer. Forget all the off field newspaper headlines, Rooney was a proper serious talent. Yes he might not have had the longevity of Cristiano or Messi but for me he’s the greatest English player of my lifetime. Some would also argue that Rooney is a bigger United legend than Cristiano can ever be. And I agree with that. The whole world remembers the name Wayne Rooney & he sits alongside the very legendary Manchester United all time greats & rightly so.

Rooney was my idol growing up, as a kid if asked who the best player in the world is I always said Rooney. The ferocity he played the game makes him my favourite player of all time. And he is, in my mind at least, the 3rd best player of his generation behind Messi and Ronaldo

We will never have another like him, cemented in the veins of United history and all the fans hearts

There will never be another Rooney, that is his biggest compliment!

My favourite player of all time. Grew up watching this guy (and Ronaldo) tear up the Premier League. I was 9-10 and Rooney was only 20-21 and I was infatuated with him and his total 90 boots that every boy had to own in the mid 2000s

I will note about Cristiano's wink that it was in response to a coaching instruction. Him, Rooney and Ferdinand talked after the game about what happened and it was all patched up

I think you summed up Rooney as a player when you said that his rage made him great. He took his upbringing and perhaps even the pain he was currently experiencing and turned it into moments of incredible brilliance. We shall never see his like again.

Shows you how impressive Cristiano's career is, as he really was among the best in the world until he was 36. Even a player of Rooney's class can be brought down physically, Cristiano's longevity was amazing. Rooney definitely underrated as to how good he was.

Rooney in that midfield towards the end was actually beautiful to watch. His passing is elite level, and is sorely underrated and talked about.

One of the most all rounded footballers ever he could it all

Along with Ronaldinho, Rooney made me fall in love with football. Watching him play with such hunger, tenacity, and pride for the united shirt is unmatched imo. Loved this vid, can't wait to see more

Rooney is football’s equivalent to Mike Tyson. As a youngster, good enough to compete at the highest level in any generation but…fell apart at an age when most would be coming into their prime - looking like a shell of themselves and ultimately embarrassing their status and tarnishing their legacy. I’d forgotten how great Rooney was when he burst onto the scene - thanks for the reminder.

What made this video so good was the fact you told his backstory and also the music you used in the background and also the way you edited the video It’s definitely your best video so far because it was very similar to a documentary

i cry when i revisit these old matches and clips. Manchester will always be the club for me. Thanx Viz for this amazing Doc.

Really great video, as an American i always liked Wayne bc he reminded me of the dudes I'd meet at the local bar. This video just reinforced that idea for me, and reminded me how evil the english media really is, it's just as bad as the american media. Crazy!

great work mate.. i love it that you show the good the bad and the ugly, the WHOLE story.. keep it up!!

This brought me to tears. Wonderful wonderful video for my most favourite player to wear the United shirt. Legend. ❤️

A special player that made me fall in love with football. Truly a legend and last of his kind, the street footballer turned icon. #thankyouWazza The streets will never forget.

watching Rooney play in his youth was like witnessing a volcano eruption. you could see the earth grumble and shake under hist feet while he was running full speed. Ares himself descending into battle. I know it sounds a bit much, but I was about 16 and that's what was on the screen for my eyes. one of greatest to wear the boots in my opinion and dthat's especially because of the shortcomings you mentioned. Great video :)

Rooney was still a top player when he was playing deeper, that pass for RVPs volley was world class

another brilliant mini doc from you, you can tell you've spent ages doing your research, gathering clips and editing this, keep doing these!

Thank you so much for this Vizeh, He is the guy that got me into football the greatest english player of all time no questions, the disrespect he getss is unfathomable

As a wee boy whenever asked who my favourite player was it was always rooney, just the passion and the variety of goals he scored and it was constant. Especially the season with the black sort of stripe across the kit

This was fantastic...thank you so much.

I really love the insight. I'm an American and watched him but only when Ronaldo was at Man U, but when he came over yonder and I saw his assist get splattered over everything, i always wondered what his career was really like. Very informative!!

My Idol growing up, watching him play was always so special, made me fall in love with the beautiful game

My FAVORITE player. WHAT a video. For the first time ever I heard him summed up EXACTLY why i liked him all these years and i didnt even know how to explain it myself. I tried to be him every single time i played. I was always trying to be Rooney in my mind. It was the Never Give Up mentality and the rage pent up inside that had to come out. Aggression and Passion. Vizeh THANK YOU

I wasn't expecting much from this (unfamiliar with your channel) but I have to say this is a thought provoking, important video about English football and English culture in general. Well done!

Please can you make a video like this about every footballer in history I would eat here them all Thank you so much this is your best video by far And the music and back story really helps Keep it up Vizeh❤️🏆

Around halfway through, and this is a great documentary.

Brilliant video. My all time favorite player - someone who would sooner die than give up during a match.

Love this video! Rooney was my idol growing up. Thank you for a great video

these documentaries are godlike, thanks Vizeh

One of my favorite players growing up. Love you Wazza ❤️

so beautifully narrated😍

Great video bro! Only thing stopping Rooney from reaching the heights Messi and Ronaldo have was the way he applied himself off the pitch… if he had the same focus and dedication as they did he would have won a Balon D’or one time in his career I’m sure. Greatest English player of all time.

Underappreciated is the best word to sum up Wayne Rooney.

an inspiring legend of the game. will forever be one of the most underrated players ever. pulled through in important matches, did wonders for united. he's one of those players who stats alone can't describe properly. the sheer presence he had coupled with his unwavering determination of winning, truly a hero and an inspiration.

A truly amazing video, well done 👏

I'm learning so much from these videos your making. As an American we didn't have all the stories and pictures you've shown in this video. I didn't know what was going on in Rooney's personal life. Great video

Absolutely love this format. Please keep doing videos like this

Im loving ur recent content vizeh really nice to see ur evolution trought the years mate

This is a wonderful video essay. Well done. Deffo a new subscriber in myself.

I still remember that volley goal like it was yesterday. Just finished arguing with the ref and banged it top corner. Great goal.

Thank you for making this video about wayne rooney I have seen many videos about his story but this left me surprised I did not know that rooney has had such a stressful life beyond football being my favorite footballer I hope one day to meet him and even if he is now coach of dc united for me he will always remain an icon of English football and a legend of the many of manchester united

One of the best vids in 2023 so far, good job

His achievements as a footballer are notable and is his testimony to the game. Listening on KZfaq to the managers who managed him and the players who played with him, all confirm his talent on the field. Those of us, old men like me, (DOB: 1946) remember special players in the English league, season after season and I can't remember a player like him. We can all wax lyrical about his behaviour, but listening to him speak intelligently and articulately nowadays, in various videos, about it all in a calm and honest manner is interesting. He did well for his clubs and he did well for England, and I've really loved watching him play over the years.

I so glad i saw rooney play football what a player he was

I am not from the UK but have always adored Manchester United and when I was 11, I had the chance to go to Old Trafford to finally have my dream come true...United vs City. I can remember being in the stands and the fans were just getting ready to sit down again as we were behind Joe Hart and thought the ball had gone out as you could see it bounce of the back of the City Defender. Seconds later, my best childhood memory ever was created

I love Wayne Rooney one of if not my favourite players ever. I do feel bad for him because of the massive weights he would have on his shoulders. His best years were probably from 2004-2014 individually.

The crazy thing is he achieved so much in the game and we still feel like he could have done more. He was that talented

He is honestly the reason why I started watching football when I was a kid, watching what he did, hearing on the news the records he broke, it was crazy

He's legend i respect in Manchester united cause I life and watch every match in his era.

N e yous see the boy slide tackle in a break away situation. the dying minutes of a DC. United game, then he launches 69yards delivering a perfect ball to header to goal. What a g

Beautifully done video.

Rooney was a warrior! That volley against Newcastle will never leave my memory!!! 💪🏽

what a football player. best player i ever seen.

That bicycle kick goal was amazing!

Good video thanks for uploading

Really liked this one, cheers

"Chaos" really does sum up Rooney, doesn't it? And no I don't just mean his life or his career. He was controlled chaos personified as a footballer. The raw aggressiveness of his play style that you mention was genuinely mesmerising to me, somehow even more exciting than any fancy dribble or tricks, and I can't really tell you why. Maybe because when you watch him press every ball, wrestle with his opponents, win back balls, and so much more over the course of 90 mins without losing a beat, you can't help but admire his energy and passion. And my god what a right foot he had. Imo, the accuracy of Rooney's strikes were on the same level of fantastic football as watching Messi dribble through 3 people or Ronaldo running faster with the ball than people without it. I'll be called crazy for this, but I think at his peak, on his day, Rooney could go kick for kick with the aliens. But that's the thing, isn't it? He didn't stay at his peak, and it wasn't always his day. He didn't last long enough to achieve the things he might have been able to, and it is saddening. But as a united fan my entire life, let me just tell you this much- nothing made me fall in love with football more than the days on which this man delivered his signature stunning performance. Thank you Wayne Rooney. You may just be my favourite footballer ever.

If I were to be completely honest, all I expect from a professional player is quality play. In that context, Wayne Rooney was a legend. A very underrated legend. He was the reason why I started playing football. He is and will always be my favorite football player.

The lad is a legend already.

Absolute quality from you once again, lad 👌

fantastic video, loved it

Digging the new style of content Liam! Keep it up :)

I miss that man. I wish I was old enough to properly appreciate what I was seeing in 2010, my favourite player of all time.

I am just so happy someone mentions Wayne Rooney and his legacy, because back when I was in 6th grade, I would get laughed out the school for saying Wayne Rooney is my football idol instead of say Messi, Ronaldo, Ramos, Iniesta, Neuer, etc.

You smashed the 2.5k likes. Aim higher with such good content

Really appreciate the background of him, his surroundings & how he was raised.

I love that man, no homo. I would put his jersey as a kid and feel a surge of power like some invisible connections from him, man is a goat in his own right. God bless Rooney

Growing up in the 2000s and a man united fan Wayne Rooney was my hero and is still my favourite ever player to play the game but when I mention to people that he's my favourite player sometimes I'll get a funny look or a comment saying he wasn't that good and I'll turn around and say how many goals he scored just to shut them up but for some reason that isn't good enough for them and I don't understand why especially when Rooney's game wasnt solely focused on goals that this man dosent get the respect he deserves in my eyes he is the GOAT and I will argue with people over that until I die

I love the transformation of vizeh's channel.

He's a Legend.. And made mistakes Who hasn't

Rooney was my idol growing up... Became a United fan n got addicted to football after his goal vs Newcastle... This is our time to endure together as united fans.. We will be back soon.. United till I die.. This is our time to support our team n manager.. We will be back soon.. GGMU

Love the title, player and the video

Genuinely one of my all time favorite players

Great as always

Please keep making content like this Liam.

because of Rooney, I got into soccer and became a ManU fan as a 10 years kid. Always be the biggest fan

As a man utd supporter,loved him and always will be ....and love this new kind of documentary kind video.....keep up the good works👍🔥

My favourite player ever and im a stoke fan he's still underrated

Gotta love Wayne . . Welsh villa fan here

Damn, definitely stepped up your game at making videos, love the video essays. Subbed now

As a united fan this is fucking awesome mate. Brought it to the bare bones and gave the man the credit he deserves. Can I just advise people to go see the documentary on our all time greatest midfielder Sir Bobby Charlton. I know Scholes is wicked but just fit the clubs history and all time English legend he has to be the greatest. I mean if Sir Alex says he is then I must be in good company. All best lads and lasses get home safe and tell your nearest and dearest you love them because tomorrow is not promised.

Great video. Rooney is a legend.

Dream footballer. I was always jealous of Man Utd for having him. Aggressive, fast, passionate, excellent technique, excellent ball carrying, excellent passing, world class finishing and could be played in multiple positions. That Rooney managed to play at such a elite level while dealing with his numerous personal issues and paparazzi-like media attention makes him even more impressive to me.

The thing with him is he peaked super young. You’re not supposed to hit the heights so soon like he did. Other players who hit the same heights in the same time were Messi and Ronaldo. Some players have a lot of fuel in their tank. Rooney used up everything and didn’t have much left as he hit 30s. He didn’t take care of his body well and it showed. Nonetheless, when he was in his peak, he was one of the greatest to ever play this game. Sensational talent. Unforgettable footballer. Undeniable legend.

Great video mate

Even if he played for manu he’s the kind of player that you have to give him respect regardless what club they play.

On-Pitch reputation of a LEGEND

As an Evertonian of 60 yrs never have I seen a talent own the pitch like Wayne did at the age of just 16. Proper legend and a 1 off talent never will we see a Wayne Rooney ever again. It was a pleasure to watch you live Wayne.... COYB

Loving these new style videos. UTC

Rooney is my childhood hero ❤️ Doesn't matter what he did He impacted me more than Ronaldo or Messi because of his allegiance to Man United ❤️❤️❤️ Very human and very underrated

another banger of a video!

This video was really good

Rooney was a beast I’ve always liked him. Even though I’ve never liked United he was one of those players that you want in your team no matter what