Marcus Rashford Age, Height & Biography

Marcus Rashford is a 29-year-old English footballer from Wythenshawe, Manchester, best known for his career at Manchester United and his campaign against child food poverty. Born on October 31, 1997, he joined Barcelona on loan in July 2025 after a spell at Aston Villa.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marcus Rashford
Age	29 years old
Date of Birth	October 31, 1997
Birthplace	Wythenshawe, Manchester, England
Nationality	English
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Occupation	Footballer
Position	Forward
Current Club	Barcelona (on loan from Manchester United)
Known For	Manchester United, free school meals campaign

Who Is Marcus Rashford?

Marcus Rashford is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward. He came through the Manchester United academy and made his first-team debut in February 2016, scoring twice against Midtjylland in the Europa League.

Marcus Rashford is also known for his campaign against child food poverty, which led the UK government to extend free school meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was awarded an MBE in 2020 for his services to vulnerable children.

Early Life & Background

Marcus Rashford was born on October 31, 1997, in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England. He joined the Manchester United academy at the age of seven and came through the youth ranks, making his first-team debut in February 2016.

He scored twice on his debut against Midtjylland in the Europa League and again on his Premier League debut against Arsenal three days later. He won the FA Cup in his first season and became a regular in the Manchester United first team.

Career

Marcus Rashford has won the FA Cup twice with Manchester United, in 2016 and 2024, as well as the EFL Cup in 2017 and 2023 and the UEFA Europa League in 2017. He has scored more than 100 goals for the club.

He has played for England at Euro 2020, where England reached the final, and at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In February 2025 he joined Aston Villa on loan, and in July 2025 he joined Barcelona on a season-long loan from Manchester United.

Off the pitch, his campaign against child food poverty in 2020 forced the UK government to reverse its decision on free school meals, and he was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in October 2020.

Facts About Marcus Rashford

He was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, and joined the United academy at age seven.
He scored twice on his first-team debut against Midtjylland in February 2016.
He won the FA Cup with Manchester United in 2016 and 2024.
He was awarded an MBE in 2020 for his campaign against child food poverty.
He joined Barcelona on loan in July 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Marcus Rashford?

Marcus Rashford is 29 years old. He was born on October 31, 1997, in Wythenshawe, Manchester.

How tall is Marcus Rashford?

Marcus Rashford is 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall.

What team does Marcus Rashford play for?

Marcus Rashford plays for Barcelona, on a season-long loan from Manchester United, which he joined in July 2025.

Was Marcus Rashford engaged?

Yes. Marcus Rashford was engaged to Lucia Loi, his childhood sweetheart, in May 2022. They split in 2023.

What is Marcus Rashford best known for?

Marcus Rashford is best known for his career at Manchester United and his campaign against child food poverty.

How old is Marcus Rashford?

Marcus Rashford is 29 years old. He was born on October 31, 1997, in Wythenshawe, Manchester.

How tall is Marcus Rashford?