The estimated net worth of Wayne Rooney after failed Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle spells | OneFootball

Wayne Rooney managed in the Championship with Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle

Wayne Rooney’s time as Plymouth Argyle manager came to an end in December with the club in danger of relegation to League One.

The 39-year-old’s time at Home Park only lasted a short while longer than his disastrous stint with Birmingham City.

The former England international managed just a total of 40 matches between the two clubs, with the Blues suffering the drop from the Championship that season.

His managerial career has not gone in the forward trajectory that his playing career did, with the ex-striker struggling since his departure from Derby County in 2022.

Here we take a look at Rooney’s net worth after his failed spells at Birmingham and Plymouth…

Wayne Rooney’s net worth

Rooney earned his money through his playing career, starting out at Everton as a teenager before making a sensational move to Manchester United for a reported £26 million in 2004.

The 39-year-old enjoyed great success with the Red Devils, winning five Premier League titles, one FA Cup, three EFL Cups and a Champions League crown.

Rooney also achieved international acclaim, receiving 120 caps for England and competing in three World Cups and three European Championships.

The former Plymouth boss ultimately retired in 2021 after a stint back with Everton, as well as spells at DC United and Derby.

According to figures taken from Forbes, Rooney’s net worth is $27 (£20.8) million.

As recently as 2018, the forward was ranked 58th in the world for best paid athletes, which accounts for the majority of his net worth.

Rooney was also one of the best paid football players in the world during his time at Old Trafford, with the BBC claiming in 2014 that he was earning £300,000 per week after signing a new deal that ended speculation over his future with the club.

While his salary didn’t remain that high with moves away from Man United, he was still earning a solid wage up until his transition into coaching.

Wayne Rooney’s endorsements valuation

Rooney also made money from endorsements during his time as a player, with his association with Nike and EA playing a prominent role.

It’s believed that Rooney’s net worth includes up to $5 (£3.9) million in just endorsements, with the rest coming from his massive salary as a player.

The former Birmingham manager was a cover star for the video game series FIFA, now known as EAFC.

This partnership lasted seven games, with Rooney plastered on the cover from 2007 to 2013, alongside stars such as Ronaldinho, Kaka and Frank Lampard.

It is unclear what kind of salary he was earning while with the likes of Derby, Birmingham and Plymouth.

However, the financial problems at Pride Park throughout his tenure as manager meant he was likely receiving far less than during the peak of his playing days.

His other EFL opportunities likely led to pay increases, but still wouldn’t have come close to his £300,000-a-week wage at Man United.