Manchester United is one of the most successful football clubs both in English Football and European as well, was founded back in the year 1878 with the name Newton Heath L.Y.R FC, it was later changed in the year 1902 to Manchester United.
Manchester United has won many trophies over the years like 20 league titles, 2 second division, 12 Fa Cup Winners, 6 league Cup Winners, 3 European Cups, 1 Europa league, 1 Cup Winner's Cup, 1 European Super Cup, 2 Intercontinental Cup/FIFA World Club Cup, 21 Community Shield.
Manchester United is the only club with more English titles, and all these trophies, records, and archivements was achieved by the effort and hard work of great players. The club has always been known for producing talented and world-class players over the decades.
So we will take a look at those players that amazed the Red's fans with there incredible performances and outstanding playing stlyes, those players that made Manchester United great and successfull club all these years. Here we will list the ranking 10 greatest players to ever in Manchester United's history.
(10). ROY KEAN (1993-2005)
He joined Manchester United in the year 1993, he is one of Manchester United greatest players. Sir Alex Ferguson labelled him as one of the best players that he had worked with, a world-class midfielder known for his great leadership on the pitch and outside, he can control the midfield excellently and retain possession, very good in passing the ball, and a playmaker.
Two goals on his home debut, against Sheffield United which United won 3 - 0, this outstanding performance showed the Manchester United's fans that he will make them proud. During the 1998/99 his performances were incredible, the Champions league match against Juventus semi-finals second leg he was really on fire, he miss the unforgettable night when the Red's were European Champions. All his great performances at Old Trafford will forever remain in the heart of United's fans.
Archivements with Manchester United :
1 Champions league
7 English Champion
4 English FA Cup Winner
4 English Super Cup Winner
1 Intercontinental Cup Winner
(9). PETER SCHMEICHEL (1991-1998)
He joined Manchester United in the year 1991, Peter Schmeichel is one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of Manchester United. He made his debut for the club in a match against Notts County which United won 2 - 0, he was a world-class goalkeeper knows for his pace, anticipation, his butterfly arms when facing a close-range shot, ability to claw the ball away from entering the back of the net, his excellent diving ability, and great leadership.
He played over 41 games in the 1991/92 season and conceded only 33 goals, and his great performances that season helped Manchester United to finish second in the Championship. He was highly regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history, his talent was not limited to his box, all his saves, great leadership, and outstanding performances at Old Trafford will forever be remembered by United's fans.
Archivements with Manchester United :
1 Champions League Winner
5 English Champion
1 UEFA Super Cup Winner
3 English FA Cup Winner
1 English League Cup Winner
4 English Super Cup Winner
(8). WAYNE ROONEY (2004-2017)
He joined Manchester United in the year 2004, Wayne Rooney is Manchester United's all-time leading goal-scorer and also the only player to have scored 250 goals for United. He became the Red's leading scorer after he breaks the record of Sir Bobby Charlton's long-standing record in the year 2017.
He was a good striker known for his goal-scoring ability, good header, vision, excellent positioning in the box, acrobatic strikes, and great leadership. His dramatic extra-time win against Crystal Palace at Wembley which made the United win the Fa Cup in the year 2016 was amazing of him.
His performance at the Old Trafford on his debut scoring a hat-trick against Fenerbahce in a Champions League match in the year 2004, will forever remain in the heart, not Red's fans. Wayne Rooney was one of United's most dangerous players, he was a trait to other players on the pitch, he made 559 appearances and scored 250 goals for the club, very outstanding of him.
Archivements with Manchester United :
4 Player of the Year award
1 top goal scorer ( FIFA Club World Cup. 3 goals )
1 Champions League Winner
1 FIFA World Club Cup Winner
5 English Champion
1 Europa League Winner
1 English FA Cup Winner
4 English League Cup Winner
4 English Super Cup Winner
(7). PAUL SCHOLES (1991-2013)
He joined Manchester United in the year 1991, Paul Scholes was widely considered one of the greatest midfielders in both United's and football history. You must have a special and outstanding football quality to impress the great Sir Bobby Charlton.
Paul Scholes was a good midfielder known for his superb ball control, passing ability, so strong, vision, and highly technical. He was a good player to watch, he scored twice on his debut in the League Cup in the year 1994/95, he was outstanding during his era.
In 2003, when United archived success in the English League, his performances and goals were incredible, he made 718 appearances and scored 155 goals for Manchester United, his years at Old Trafford were successful and will remain in the heart of United's fans.
Archivements with Manchester United :
2 Champions League Winner
1 FIFA Club World Cup Winner
11 English Champion
4 English FA Cup Winner
2 English League Cup Winner
5 English Super Cup Winner
1 Intercontinental Cup Winner
(6). DENIS LAW (1962-1973)
The only man to have two statues dedicated to him at Old Trafford, one of United's greatest players and also goal-scorers. He joined Manchester United in the year 1962, the ultimate Scorer, his spirit and passion for the game made him a legend during his era and was a hero in football for over 12 years.
A world-class striker well known for his excellent positioning in the box, ability to score a goal, can curve the ball into the back of the net excellently, vision, so energetic, and great leadership. The first time Manchester United's fans saw him score was in the year 1962, on his debut against West Bromwich Albion, he amazed United's fans with his goals celebrations like an arm in the air, and a finger pointing at the sky.
His goal against Leicester City in the FA Cup finals was incredible, which made Manchester United win 3 - 1. Denis Law made 404 appearances and scored 237 goals for the club, his moments at Old Trafford will always be remembered by United's fans.
Archivements with Manchester United :
2 English Champion
2 FA Cup Winner
2 Charity Shield
2 European Cup
(5). RYAN GIGGS (1990-2016)
Ryan Giggs is regarded as one of Manchester United's greatest players, he joined Manchester United in the year 1990. A world-class midfielder that amazed United's fans with his amazing ball control, passing ability, ability to cross the ball excellently, and playmaker. He came to Old Trafford and made his debut in a Division One Match against City in the 1990/91 season.
He is the kind of player that contribute a lot when playing on the pitch, his performance at the treble winning includes a wonderful solo goal to win the FA Cup semi-final replay against Arsenal at Villa Park. His outstanding performances for Manchester United will forever be remembered by United's fans, he made 963 appearances and scored 168 goals for United.
Archivements with Manchester United :
2 Champions League Winner
1 FIFA Club World Cup Winner
13 English Champion
1 UEFA Super Cup Winner
4 English FA Cup Winner
4 English League Cup Winner
9 English Super Cup Winner
1 Intercontinental Cup Winner
(4). ERIC CANTONA (1992-1997)
A controversial player on the pitch, United's fans like him for his unique combination of technical prowess and imposing stature, he was among the players that changed United's history, one of Manchester United's greatest players.
By 1992, the deal was done and he was transferred to Old Trafford, before he came to United, Manchester United's season had been a disappointment, especially in the goal-scoring position.
Eric Cantona came and changed everything, and became one of United's best players during his generation, Manchester United won the league that season. He was a great striker well known for his goal-scoring abilities so was strong, very fast when moving with the ball, and had good positioning in the box. He made 182 appearances and scored 82 goals for the club. His dramatic moments and hard work for United will forever remain in the heart of Manchester United's fans.
Archivements with Manchester United :
1 Player of the Year award
5 English Champion
2 English FA Cup
6 English Super Cup Winner
(3). SIR BOBBY CHARLTON (1953-1973)
He was the most deeply respected, celebrated, and influential United player, he joined Manchester United in the year 1953, and he made his League debut against CHARLTON Athletic scoring two goals despite being injured. He amazed both United's and football fans with his pattern of play like always playing safety on the pitch, being a good finisher, ability to read the game, gentleness, and great leadership on the pitch and outside.
In his 17 years playing career with Manchester United, he devoted to United a playing record of 758 games and 249 goals for United. His moments at Old Trafford will forever remain in the heart of Manchester United's fans. Nobody embodies the values of Manchester United better than him, he survived the Munich Air Disaster at the age of 20.
Archivements with Manchester United :
1 European Champion Clubs' Cup Winner
3 English Champion
1 English FA Cup Winner
(2). CRISTIANO RONALDO (2003-2009/2021-2022)
Cristiano Ronaldo is not only United's one of the greatest players in football history as well, but he matured from an inexperienced young winger in the year 2003, into one of the best Football players in the world in the year 2009.
A talented player is well known for his amazing goal-scoring ability, is very skillful, so strong when moving with the ball at his feet, has a good header, ability to jump, is very fast, and has great leadership.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been a good player for the club, his countless contribution and efforts for United's success over the years was outstanding. He amazed football lovers with his outstanding performances, leg-over tricks, amazing goal celebrations, acrobatic strikes, powerful shot accuracy, excellent moves, and amazing ball control.
His best moments with United will forever remain in the heart of Manchester United's fans, he made over 345 appearances and scored over 144 goals for Manchester United.
Archivements with Manchester United :
1 FIFA Best Men's Player
1 UEFA Best Player in Europe
3 Top Goal Scorer
3 Player Of The Year
1 Champions League Winner
1 FIFA Club World Cup Winner
3 English Champion
1 English FA Cup Winner
2 English League Cup Winner
2 English Super Cup Winner
(1). GEORGE BEST (1963-1974)
George Best is one of the greatest players in Manchester United's history, he was one of the most naturally gifted football players of all time, a talented player known for his fantastic dribbling ability, goal-scoring ability, blessed with electric pace, and great leadership and outside the pitch.
He joined Manchester United in the year 1963, making his first team debut at the age of 17, he help the Reds win the Division Title over Leeds. In 1966, best performed excellently in a match in the European Cup quarter-final against Benfica, scoring a brace, this outstanding and incredible performance gave him the nickname " EL BEATLE". He made 470 appearances and scored 179 goals for Manchester United, his moments at Old Trafford will forever be remembered by United's fans.
Archivements with Manchester United :
1 European Champion Clubs' Cup Winner
2 English Champion
1 English FA Cup Winner
2 English Super Cup Winner
Manchester United players that won the Balloon d'Or award :
(1). Cristiano Ronaldo ( 5 )
(2). Denis Law ( 1 )
(3). Sir Bobby Charlton ( 1 )
(4). George Best ( 1 )
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