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    Marcus Rashford

    Marcus Rashford

    Awards & Honours

    10

    Awards Won

    8

    Honours

    4

    Rankings

    5

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Marcus Rashford's achievements extend beyond the pitch. He is one of the youngest recipients of an MBE, awarded at age 22 for his campaign against child food poverty. His #EndChildFoodPoverty campaign raised over £20 million in 24 hours, setting a Guinness World Record. He has received honorary doctorates from the University of Manchester, Staffordshire University, the University of Chester, and the University of Bolton. In 2021, he was named to the TIME100 Next list and the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list. He also holds the Freedom of the City of Manchester and the Freedom of the City of London.

    Marcus Rashford receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)

    UK Government·2020

    For services to vulnerable children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Freedom of the City of Manchester

    Manchester City Council·2021

    Honorary freedom for his charitable work.

    Freedom of the City of London

    City of London Corporation·2021

    Honorary freedom for his social impact.

    Honorary Doctorate

    University of Manchester·2021

    For his campaign against child poverty.

    Honorary Doctorate

    University of Staffordshire·2022

    For his contributions to sport and society.

    Honorary Doctorate

    University of Chester·2023

    For his activism and sporting achievements.

    Honorary Doctorate

    University of Bolton·2024

    For his work in social justice.

    Guinness World Record

    Guinness World Records·2020

    Most money raised by a UK-based celebrity for charity in 24 hours (£20 million).

    Rankings & Lists

    #Phenoms

    TIME100 Next

    TIME·2021
    #Listed

    Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe

    Forbes·2021
    #10th

    Powerlist

    Powerlist·2021
    #Game Changer Award

    GQ Men of the Year

    GQ·2020

    Magazine Covers

    TIME

    November 2020

    The 2020 TIME100 Next

    GQ

    December 2020

    Marcus Rashford: The People's Champion

    British Vogue

    November 2020

    The New Frontline

    The Sunday Times Magazine

    November 2020

    Marcus Rashford: The Boy Who Changed the Menu

    ESPN The Magazine

    July 2020

    The Voice of a Generation

    Records & Feats

    Youngest English player to score on senior debut

    Historic First·2016

    Rashford scored on his England debut against Australia on May 27, 2016, at age 18 years and 208 days, making him the youngest English player to score in his first senior international match.

    Most money raised by a UK-based celebrity for charity in 24 hours

    Charity·2020

    His #EndChildFoodPoverty campaign raised over £20 million in 24 hours, a Guinness World Record.