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He Goes by the Name of Wayne Rooney
Manchester United fans salute Wayne Rooney as the White Pele.
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Wayne Rooney became Manchester United's all-time leading scorer with 253 goals across 559 appearances. The Stretford End gave him a chant fit for a legend: the White Pele. A classic Man United song built around the striker who defined an era at Old Trafford. Hear it and get the lyrics free on FanChants.
Lyrics for He Goes by the Name of Wayne Rooney
I saw my mate the other day,
He said to me he saw the white Pele,
So I asked, who is he,
He goes by the name of Wayne Rooney,
Wayne Rooney, Wayne Rooney,
He goes by the name of Wayne Rooney...
(repeated)
Language · English
Team · Manchester United
Behind the chant
What's the story behind He Goes by the Name of Wayne Rooney?
Wayne Rooney scored 253 goals for Manchester United in all competitions, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton's long-standing record to become the club's all-time leading scorer.
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