Some people think he's the white Pele.
[h=1]Is Rooney really the "White Pele"?[/h]
September 15, 2011 - 3:30am
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Gary Lim
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All sorts of accolades have been showered on Wayne Rooney - he was called a "complete player" by Johan Cruyff, and the best player England has ever produced by Benfica coach Jorge Jesus.
But the "White Pele"?
Rooney has been known by this nickname by sections of his enormous fan base for some time now, and they even came up with a song for it, but the biggest endorsement came from United manager Sir Alex Ferguson yesterday.
In reference to the Brazilian legend whom many regard as the greatest footballer ever to play the game, Fergie said: "If you look at Pele for instance, he was a very aggressive attacker who could look after himself, so can Rooney."