Is Wayne Rooney "world class" yet?

[The Messiah]

yes but seems a bit too inconsistent in matches
somehow grabs goals these days even when his general play is shit

He's becoming consistent goalscorer, that can only be a good thing.

That suggests that World Class qualification for players is dependent on having more than two 30+ goal-scoring seasons.
If Rooney is world class, it won't be based on that

Agreed.

It's things like this that make him world class

Therefore Berbatov is world class, he scored a better overhead kick last season. It was just ignored because a) He's not English; b) Berbatov is well known for his 'technical' ability, therefore it wasn't as much as a surprise.

He not just a striker though

the effort this guys puts in is unreal

then theres players like ibra who is slow and doesnt track back

But has won a league title at every single club he has been to... Ibra is doing something right...

I can't imagine a team in the world that Rooney wouldn't start for. I can't.

Doesn't make him world class though.

[DTR]

I think he's been world class for years.

[Shanger]

Doesn't make him world class though.

l0l yes it does

[iKlozzle]

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Not my team lol..

Lol your hate for Gerrard >>>

[FoundTheGif]

Honestly before anyone discusses who's world class and who isn't we should really get the definition of what World Class should be. How about if the starting 11 of the world were to face the starting 11 of mars?

[RealOnRoad]

@Hij if he's not world class in a very weak league and scored 26 goals what does that hold for liverpool (excluding suarez who has proved his class) - Bellamy I think has scored what 5/6 in the league?

Rooney is defo less exciting than he used to be, but then again that's probably maturity creeping in albeit in the mid 20's. He is now more of a goalscorer but if there was an injury crisis and he was needed on the wing he would be adequate there. That may be the thing that sets him apart from others, he's not renowned for his position. Messi and Ronaldo aren't either but they clearly show how world class they are through goals alone.

[chris89]

He's probably world class, but he's never done it vs Barca.

[iKlozzle]

He's probably world class, but he's never done it vs Barca.

Torres has, therefore for that reason

Torres > Rooney

[M.O.G.]

Rooney isnt even the best in the prem.

He is the best English player though, excluding Andy Carroll

@Hij if he's not world class in a very weak league and scored 26 goals what does that hold for liverpool (excluding suarez who has proved his class) - Bellamy I think has scored what 5/6 in the league?

Rooney is defo less exciting than he used to be, but then again that's probably maturity creeping in albeit in the mid 20's. He is now more of a goalscorer but if there was an injury crisis and he was needed on the wing he would be adequate there. That may be the thing that sets him apart from others, he's not renowned for his position. Messi and Ronaldo aren't either but they clearly show how world class they are through goals alone.

Dont compare Rooney to Bellamy lool

Torres has, therefore for that reason

Torres > Rooney

Torres at Liverpool >> Rooney

[quality]

Torres at Liverpool >> Rooney

Premier League (4): 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11
Football League Cup (2): 2005–06, 2009–10
FA Community Shield (3): 2007, 2010, 2011
UEFA Champions League (1): 2007–08
FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2008

I think we know who had the better of it in that period.

[M.O.G.]

Premier League (4): 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11
Football League Cup (2): 2005–06, 2009–10
FA Community Shield (3): 2007, 2010, 2011
UEFA Champions League (1): 2007–08
FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2008

I think we know who had the better of it in that period.

Fucking hell, a teams accolades arent a reflection of a players ability, Djimi Traore has a champs league winners medal, doesnt make him a better Left Back than Ashley Cole.

[Shower Posse]

smh


If Rooney was not English people would be bussing orgasms over him

He is contention to win the golden boot and I dont think hes had that great of a season tbh in a two man attack as well meaning he wasnt getting as many opportunities as RVP and Aguero




Allow the hate not a good look

[M.O.G.]

smh


If Rooney was not English people would be bussing orgasms over him

He is contention to win the golden boot and I dont think hes had that great of a season tbh in a two man attack as well meaning he wasnt getting as many opportunities as RVP and Aguero




Allow the hate not a good look

Swear Arsenal dont really play two up top.

[MyLord]

And so it begins...

For me personally, they are the absolute elite, there should never be more than around 10-15 "world class" players. The term is thrown around too much.
Undoubtedly world class:

- Messi
- Ronaldo
- Xavi
- Iniesta

Who else? (I'm not saying there's only 4 btw I'm asking you lot.)

I think Rooney deserves to be in the top 3 strikers, along with RVP.

this.

I would put Rooney in a list of World Class players but not top 3 or 5.

His work rate >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

quality finisher to

[quality]

Fucking hell, a teams accolades arent a reflection of a players ability, Djimi Traore has a champs league winners medal, doesnt make him a better Left Back than Ashley Cole.

If Traore was a key component of that team I'd agree with you. But Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez were unbelievable in the league and Champions League in 08. Since selling the latter two, United's team has been based largely on a strong defense and getting the ball to Rooney to score. It's pretty hard to deny his impact at this point.

[Mr. Jefferies]

He's probably world class, but he's never done it vs Barca.

I think this might be bants but he scored in the final against them last season mate.

[Shower Posse]

Swear Arsenal dont really play two up top.

My point exactly

[M.O.G.]

If Traore was a key component of that team I'd agree with you. But Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez were unbelievable in the league and Champions League in 08. Since selling the latter two, United's team has been based largely on a strong defense and getting the ball to Rooney to score. It's pretty hard to deny his impact at this point.

Not really fussed how it's dressed up, to me at the time Torres and Drogba were 1 & 2 in the world

[chris89]

I think this might be bants but he scored in the final against them last season mate.

can confirm this was bants and i didn't think it through, cool 3-1 defeat though

[quality]

Not really fussed how it's dressed up, to me at the time Torres and Drogba were 1 & 2 in the world

I'm sure that's as good as a trophy to Torres.