Shaun Rooney

Quick Facts

Full Name: Shaun Rooney
Born Date: 26 Jul, 1996
Age: 26 years
Horoscope: Leo
Lucky Number: 4
Lucky Stone: Ruby
Lucky Color: Gold
Best Match for Marriage: Sagittarius, Gemini, Aries
Gender: Male
Profession: Footballer
Country: Scotland
Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91m)
Marital Status: single
Eye Color Blue
Hair Color Blonde
Birth Place Bellshill,
Ethnicity Scottish
Religion Christian
Father Thomas
Mother Elizabeth
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Shaun Rooney is a professional football player from Scotland. Moreover, Shaun plays as a defender for Fleetwood Town.

How much is the Net worth of Shaun Rooney?

This football player, Shaun Rooney has a respectable income from his career as a professional. But he hasn’t yet disclosed information about his earnings, salary, or net worth. His market value is around €350,000 as of 2022, when his previous club paid him a salary of £42,640.

Shaun Rooney finds old habits hard to shake as St Johnstone head back to  Hampden Park | Scotland | The Times
Shaun Rooney Net worth 2022 Via The Times

Early Years and Bio

Shaun Antony Rooney, better known by his stage name Shaun Rooney, was born in Bellshill, Scotland, on July 26, 1996. This football player is 26 years old and is of Scottish descent, according to his birthdate. Additionally, he is a Christian and has a Leo as his zodiac sign. Thomas (the father) and Elizabeth are his parents (mother). Sadly, his mother passed away on July 18 from cancer.

Rooney has not disclosed any details about his academic background when discussing his academic career. It appears that this football player is intelligent and may have earned his degree from a nearby university in his area.

What is the Professional Career of Shaun Rooney?

The Bellshill Boys Club youth football team is where Shaun Rooney first picked up the game. In 2010, he moved to Dundee United’s youth squad, where he continued to play through 2013. On July 1, 2013, he signed with Scottish League Two outfit Queen’s Park, and on July 27, 2013, he made his club debut against Ayr United at Hampden Park in a 1-2 home loss.

The Shaun Rooney story - St Johnstone's cup hero
The Shaun Rooney story – St Johnstone’s cup hero. Via The Courier

In his first season, he participated in each of the 11 games. In addition, on November 15, 2014, he scored his first goal for Queen’s Park with a header in a 4-1 victory over Elgin City on the road. During the 2014–15 season, he made 22 appearances for the squad, recording 1 assist and 2 goals across all competitions.

Dunfermline Athletic

For his exceptional contributions to the team that year, he was named the club’s Young Player of the Year. He was also included to the PFA Scotland Scottish League Two Team of the Year. In August 2015, he made his Dunfermline debut during a trial. He also played as a named substitute against Peterhead and Stranraer, replacing Lewis Martin in a 3-1 victory against Stranraer.

On September 12, 2015, in a 2-0 loss to Ayr United, he made his club debut in Callum Fordyce’s place. In a 1-0 victory over East End Park on December 19, 2015, he netted his first goal for the group. In the 2015–16 season, he made 14 appearances for the team, recording one goal and one assist across all competitions as Ayr United won Scottish League One.

York City

He committed to a two-year deal with York City, a National League team that had just been demoted, on May 23, 2016. He made his club debut in a 1-1 draw with Maidstone on August 6, 2016. In a 2-2 draw with Dover Athletic on January 7, 2017, he netted his first goal for the group. In the 2016–17 campaign, he made 30 appearances for the group, recording two assists and one goal across all leagues as York was demoted to the National League North after placing 21st in the standings. He also played on the FA Trophy-winning squad from 2016 to 2017.

Shaun Rooney
Caption: Shaun Rooney walking on the football field (Source: Daily Record)

Queen of the South

On June 9, 2017, he agreed to a one-year contract with the Scottish Championship squad Queen of the South. Additionally, he scored his first goal and made his club debut against Stenhousemuir on July 15, 2017, winning 3-1. During the 2017–18 season, he made 32 appearances for the squad, recording 1 assist and 3 goals across all competitions.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

On June 1, 2018, he joined with the Inverness Caledonian Thistle of the Scottish Championship, and on July 14, 2018, he made his club debut in a 2-0 victory over Cove Rangers at home in the Scottish League Cup. He netted his first goal for the group on September 1, 2018, in a road 3-0 league victory over Dunfermline. During his rookie season, he made 46 appearances for the squad, providing 1 assist and 6 goals across all competitions. Throughout the 2019–20 season, he made 31 appearances, recording 3 goals and 5 assists across all competitions.

St Johnstone

After agreeing to a pre-contract earlier in the year, he signed a two-year contract with St Johnstone in June 2020. Additionally, he made his club debut on August 12, 2020, in a 3-0 road loss to Rangers. On February 28, 2021, he scored the game-winning goal as St Johnstone defeated Livingston 1-0 in the Scottish League Final.

 Fleetwood Town
Caption: Shaun Rooney during a football match (Source: Fleetwood Town)

Later, on May 22, 2021, at Hampden Park, he scored the game-winning goal against Hibernian in the Scottish Cup Final. He played 39 games for the team in 2020–21, making six goals and three assists across all competitions to help St Johnstone win the Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup. Also, He has signed a two-year contract to play for League One team Fleetwood Town on May 25, 2022. He hasn’t played for the national team yet, though.

Awards and Achievements

He was named the Queen’s Park Young Player of the Year for football in 2014–15. He also played for the Dunfermline Athletic club that won the Scottish League One in 2015–16. Also, He also triumphed with York City in the 2016–17 FA Trophy, St Johnstone in the 2020–21 Scottish Cup, and St Johnstone in the 2020–21 Scottish League Cup.

Shaun Rooney
Caption: Shaun Rooney with his medal and trophy (Source: Daily Record)

Is Shaun Rooney dating anyone?

This football star has kept his personal affairs quiet, according to what we can tell about him. The football player is focusing on building a successful professional future. He might be dating a stunning female right now, or he might not. This Scottish footballer, however, is not currently involved in the issue or the rumors.

Body Stats and Social Media

Rooney has a height of 6 feet 3 inches and a weight of about 80 kg. In addition, this football player has athletic build, blonde hair, and blue eyes. There are more than 5.4k followers on his Twitter page. He doesn’t use Facebook or Instagram, though.

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