MARCUS RASHFORD has been making headlines in recent days for his brave and emotional letter to MP’s calling on them to give vulnerable school children free meals over the summer.
After having his plea initially rejected, the star continued bringing on the support of multiple MP’s and other footballers to make the government reconsider their decision.
Rashford’s had a fast and phenomenal rise to the topCredit: Getty Images
Today, the department of Education did a u-turn and decided that they would keep on giving the school meal allowance to parents throughout the summer.
Rashford has had a fast rise to the top, coming up from United’s youth ranks and making his senior England debut in 2016.
Look below for the youngsters stats on his net worth, salary and his rise to first team football.
What is the United star’s net worth?
According to British Finance Magazine, Rashford’s net worth sits at around £65million, which is an impressive feat considering how tough he had it early on in life.
He has various endorsements including with sports giants Nike, that help him accumulate such a high net worth as such a young age.
What is his salary?
In 2019, Rashford signed a new contract at United that was reportedly worth £200,000 a week.
That means he earns around £10million a year before bonuses, and other player-related incentives.
The stars rise at Man Utd and his England Career
After making his debut in the Louis Van Gaal era, Rashford rose up in 2016, and is now considered one of Manchester United’s assets and one England’s best young players.
He scored 2 goals in his first start for United during their UEFA Europa League round of 32 game, United won 5-1 and Rashford became the youngest goal scorer in the European competition.
His Premier League debut against Arsenal where he scored twice and provided an assist in a 3-2 home victory was also a memorable moment becoming United’s third youngest goal scorer in Premier League history.
During the 2016-17 season he cemented his place in United’s starting line-up and his first senior season being so successful, Rashford was called up to represent England at the 2016 Euros.
Rashford has made a name for himself since emerging under Louis Van Gaal’s leadershipCredit: Action Images via Reuters / Ed Sykes
On June 16, 2016 he came on in the 73rd minute of an England vs Wales game making him the youngest ever player to represent England at international level.
At the age of 18 years and 229 days he broke Wayne Rooney’s record by just four days.
He scored his first senior competitive goal during England’s 2-1 win over Slovakia in September 2017 in a World Cup 2018 qualifying tie..
He made one start during the 2018 World Cup plus five appearances as a substitute during the competition and scored in the Round of 16 penalty shootout which meant England finished in fourth place overall.
At the age of 22, he has already won a League Cup, FA Cup, Europa League and Community Shield and he’s also played in a World Cup semi-final.
Huge victory for Marcus Rashford as Boris Johnson u-turns over free school meals for summer in boost for poor families
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
