Full name Louis John Rooney Playing position Weight 75 kg | Number 28 Height 1.73 m | |
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Date of birth (1996-09-28) 28 September 1996 (age 20) Similar Ben Purrington, Yann Songo'o, Nauris Bulvītis | ||
Louis John Rooney (born 28 September 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Plymouth Argyle.
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Career
Rooney joined the Plymouth Argyle academy at age 9 and signed his first professional contract with Argyle in June 2015 at the age of 18. He made his professional debut in Argyle's final game of their 2015–16 League 2 season against Hartlepool. He marked his debut with two goals in a 5-0 victory, including a 25-yard strike. In 2016, he spent time on loan to National League South club Truro City.
Rooney has represented Northern Ireland at under-19 and under-21 levels.
Rooney joined Hartlepool United on loan until the end of the 16/17 season, with the loan transfer being approved within the last minute of the January transfer window. He won the man of the match award on his Pools debut, a 1-1 draw with Yeovil Town.
Personal life
Rooney's brother Daniel is a member of the Plymouth Argyle Under-18 squad and Northern Ireland Under-19 squad.
