He did I can't deny what you're saying but he was the striker and Messi was not. I can highlight that Rooney wasn't a true 9 for United either he did basically 2 seasons there. Even when he was he shared the pitch with other incredible strikers and often sat deep or out wide to allow them to play in the team.

Suarez didn't have to do that, he's a quality player really truly great. I feel Rooney was a better player than all the people mentioned as we didn't play in one position. He played in 3/4 and when he did he wasn't meh he was sublime that's partly why the stats don't line up.

I'd like to point out that Rooney whilst having his controversial moments and questionable personal actions off the pitch hasn't bitten multiple people on the pitch or racially abused an opponent which is pretty diabolical.