Marcus Rashford
Footballer
Marcus Rashford is an English forward who came through Manchester United’s academy. He made his first-team and England debuts in 2016 and has also campaigned to tackle child food poverty.
- Country
- England
- Club
- Manchester United
- Born
- 31 Oct 1997
Biography sources
Marcus Rashford photos
Photo credits
- Marcus Rashford in Manchester United colours. · Instagram · @marcusrashford ↗
- Marcus Rashford and Lucia Loi · Instagram · @lucialoi ↗
- Marcus Rashford arrives for matchday. · Instagram · @marcusrashford ↗
- Marcus Rashford with his Manchester United shirt. · Instagram · @marcusrashford ↗
- Marcus Rashford during a match. · Instagram · @marcusrashford ↗
- Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes celebrate together. · Instagram · @marcusrashford ↗
- A seated portrait shared by Marcus Rashford. · Instagram · @marcusrashford ↗
- Marcus Rashford on England duty. · Instagram · @marcusrashford ↗
- Marcus Rashford in a casual off-pitch look. · Instagram · @marcusrashford ↗
- Marcus Rashford signs for a young supporter. · Instagram · @marcusrashford ↗
- Marcus Rashford with England at the 2026 World Cup. · Bryan Berlin · Wikimedia Commons ↗ · Licence
- Marcus Rashford and Lucia Loi celebrate their engagement in 2022. · The Standard · Instagram @marcusrashford ↗
- Marcus Rashford and Lucia Loi at the Rooney premiere in 2022. · Getty Images · The Independent · Getty Images ↗
Career and background
Rashford’s work for children also extends to reading. He partnered with Macmillan Children’s Books on the Marcus Rashford Book Club, with its 2021 launch arranging 50,000 free books through Magic Breakfast for pupils at more than 850 schools in England and Scotland. His own book You Are a Champion was written with journalist Carl Anka.Source: Pan Macmillan ↗
Relationship history
Marcus Rashford is in a relationship with Lucia Loi, his school-years sweetheart. They became engaged in May 2022, separated in 2023 and later reunited, with Loi supporting him during his spell at Barcelona.
Rashford was also linked to model and Love Island contestant Grace Rosa Jackson in late 2024. Jackson later explained that they had exchanged messages and spent time together in a group, but had not been dating.
Relationship sources
- Lucia Loi South China Morning Post ↗
- Grace Rosa Jackson — clarification Capital ↗
Family life
His mother, Melanie Maynard, is publicly associated with his anti-hunger work. In 2020 they visited FareShare’s Greater Manchester operation together, where a new warehouse was named Melanie Maynard House in recognition of her and other parents providing for their children.Source: FareShare ↗