Here’s a look at how the Manchester United star is not only making his parents, Robert Rashford and Melanie Rashford proud inspired his amazing charity drive.

Marcus Rashford has grown into one of the best footballers of his generation, and the Manchester United star is setting the bar high both on and off the field.

On the game, the England international is known for his goals and assists, but off it, the 23-year-old wants to solve child hunger in the United Kingdom.

Marcus Rashford’s compassion stems from his personal experiences, and here’s a look at his life, school, career, and the Marcus Rashford free dinners initiative.

Meet Marcus Rashford Parents: Robert Rashford And Melanie Rashford

Though nothing much about Marcus Rashford’s parents is known to the world as of now, it is known that he was born in Manchester on October 31, 1997.

He grew up in the Fallowfield, Withington, and Wythenshawe neighborhoods. His grandmother was born on the West Indian island of Saint Kitts, and he is of Kittitian heritage.

Rashford is from a working-class household; his mother, Melanie Maynard, is a single mother who has had to work many jobs to feed her family, including skipping meals to make sure Rashford and his brothers ate.

He has two elder brothers, Dwaine Maynard and Dane Rashford, who both went on to represent him professionally, and two older sisters, Chantelle and Claire.

Moving on, he is the cousin of fellow footballer Lois Maynard, who presently plays for Stockport County as a midfielder.

Marcus Rashford Ethnicity Explored

Talking bout Marcus Rashford’s ethnicity, he is an Englishman. He plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team.

Rashford has been a Manchester United player since he was seven years old, scoring two goals on his first-team debut against Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League in February 2016 and his Premier League debut three days later against Arsenal.

Likewise, he also scored on his EFL Cup and UEFA Champions League debuts, as well as in his first Manchester derby.

Rashford has won the FA Cup, EFL Cup, FA Community Shield, and UEFA Europa League with Manchester United.

Moving on, he became the youngest English player to score in his maiden senior international match when he scored on his England debut in May 2016.

Marcus Rashford Family Background Explored

Nothing about Marcus Rashford’s family background, he has always had a passion for football. His passion for football earned him numerous reprimands from his mother, who warned him about the dangers of damaging things around the house.

By controlling the ball as he descended his house’s garage roof, he swiftly developed his footballing talents on his own.

Rashford’s father, who was also a trainer at Fletcher Moss Rangers, urged his son to join the club after noting his son’s passion for football.

Also Marcus, who was just four years old at the time, stood out among the Fletcher Moss Rangers.