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Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford is an English professional footballer known for playing as a forward and for his work campaigning against child poverty and food insecurity.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marcus Rashford is an English professional footballer known for playing as a forward and for his work campaigning against child poverty and food insecurity. Born in Manchester in 1997, he has played for Manchester United and the England national team, and in 2026 he is listed by England Football as 28 years old.

Early life

Marcus Rashford was born in Manchester and is widely identified as coming from Wythenshawe in Greater Manchester.

Club career

Rashford came through Manchester United’s system and has played for the club at senior level since 2016. Manchester United states that he has scored his 100th goal for the club, and that he has made over 400 appearances for the club.

International career

He made his England debut on 26 May 2016 and has remained part of the national team setup.

Public campaigning

Rashford is known for advocacy on child hunger and school meals in the UK, which led to recognition including an MBE. FC Barcelona’s club profile says he is widely known for campaigning for free school meals and child hunger issues in the UK.

Key facts

Marcus Rashford was born on 31 October 1997 in Manchester, England.
He plays as a forward for Manchester United and the England national team.
He has scored his 100th goal for Manchester United and made over 400 appearances for the club.
Rashford is widely known for campaigning against child poverty and food insecurity in the UK.
He received an MBE for his work related to child poverty and hunger.

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Canadian context

Rashford’s anti-child-poverty campaigning, especially around school meals and child food insecurity, has drawn international attention and is relevant to Canadian readers interested in youth welfare and sports activism.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Marcus Rashford?

He is 28 years old, born on 31 October 1997.

What is Marcus Rashford's net worth?

A verified net worth figure is not provided in the sources given, so this cannot be confirmed here.

How many goals has Marcus Rashford scored?

Manchester United says he scored his 100th goal for the club in October 2022; an up-to-date total across all competitions is not stated in the supplied sources.

What charity does Marcus Rashford run?

The sources identify his anti-child-poverty campaigning and an organisation called End Child Food Poverty, but they do not establish that he 'runs' a charity.

Is Marcus Rashford injured?

His current injury status is not stated in the supplied sources.

Who is Marcus Rashford's girlfriend?

The supplied sources do not confirm a current girlfriend. One source says he is currently single after a breakup in 2023.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Rashford
Supports: Birth date, profession, and general biography.
England Football — https://www.englandfootball.com/england/mens-senior-team/squad/marcus-rashford
Supports: Date of birth, age, place of birth, current club, preferred foot, and England debut.
Manchester United — https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/marcus-rashford
Supports: Age, date of birth, appearances, and 100th goal for the club.
FC Barcelona — https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/4321328/10-things-about-marcus-rashford
Supports: Manchester-born, campaigning on free school meals and child hunger, MBE recognition, and advocacy.
Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/marcus-rashford/profil/spieler/258923
Supports: Date of birth, age, place of birth, position, and contract details.
GOAL — https://www.goal.com/en-us/player/m-rashford/604osk9a3lxpfpkavuziqmn6x
Supports: Single status as reported there; not a definitive relationship source.