Marcus Rashford is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team. He was born on October 31, 1997 in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England. Rashford grew up in a single-parent household and was the youngest of five children. He began playing football at a young age and joined the academy system at Manchester United at the age of six.

Rashford made his professional debut for Manchester United in February 2016, coming on as a substitute in a Europa League match against Midtjylland. He made his Premier League debut the following week, scoring twice in a 3-2 victory over Arsenal. Rashford quickly became a first-team regular for Manchester United and was named the club’s Player of the Month in April 2016.

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In the 2016-17 season, Rashford scored 17 goals in all competitions and was named the club’s Young Player of the Year. He also made his international debut for England in May 2016 and has since become a key player for the national team. In addition to his football career, Rashford has also become known for his charitable work and social activism. In June 2020, he successfully lobbied the UK government to provide free school meals to disadvantaged children during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also worked to combat child food poverty and launched a campaign to tackle the issue in the UK.

Overall, Rashford has had a successful career thus far, establishing himself as one of the top young talents in English football. He has won numerous accolades, including the Premier League Golden Boot, the PFA Young Player of the Year award, and the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award. Despite his success, Rashford remains grounded and dedicated to using his platform to make a positive impact on the world.