Marcus Rashford (born 31 October 1997) is an English forward who rose through Manchester United's youth system, making a stunning senior debut in 2016 by scoring twice against Midtjylland in the Europa League and then again against Arsenal in the Premier League just days later. With United, he has won two FA Cups, two EFL Cups, the Community Shield, and the Europa League, and after loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona, he helped Barcelona win the 2025–26 La Liga title. On the international stage, he scored on his England debut in May 2016, becoming the youngest English player to do so, and has featured in three World Cups (2018, 2022, 2026) and two European Championships, including the Euro 2020 final where England lost to Italy. Beyond football, Rashford is a prominent activist and philanthropist, campaigning against racism, homelessness, and child hunger in the UK—a cause deeply rooted in his own working-class upbringing in Manchester, where his single mother often skipped meals to feed her children. His efforts have earned widespread recognition, including a mural in Withington, and he has used his platform to drive significant societal change.