2004 – Wayne Rooney
After first bursting onto the scene as a 16-year-old with a stunning winning goal for Everton against Arsenal, it has all gone fairly swimmingly for Wayne Rooney. After taking the international stage by storm at Euro 2004, the England international then made the big-money move to Manchester United. Ten years, 452 appearances, 221 goals, and 12 major honours later, it cannot really be disputed that Rooney has been a huge success at Old Trafford, even if there have been one or two ups and downs along the way.
Verdict: HIT