Jake Richard Rooney (born 22 August 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Derby County.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jake Richard Rooney[1] | ||
Date of birth | (2003-08-22) 22 August 2003 (age 19) | ||
Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Derby County | ||
Number | 34 | ||
Youth career | |||
2014–2018 | Tranmere Rovers | ||
2018–2022 | Burnley | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2022– | Derby County | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:35, 9 August 2022 (UTC) |
Rooney joined the Burnley academy at age 14,[2] after leaving Tranmere Rovers following the closure of their academy. He joined Derby County on 8 August 2022, following a trial period with the club, and made his debut for Derby County the following day, playing 63 minutes of Derby's 2-1 EFL Cup first round win at Mansfield Town.[3][4]
Rooney is a cousin of former England striker and former Derby County and D.C. United manager Wayne Rooney and Barrow midfielder John Rooney.[3]
Derby County F.C. – current squad | |
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