On February 12, Beijing time, the goal net selected the top 20 stars in Manchester United's history based on player ability, stability, playing time and influence in the club. Cristiano Ronaldo ranked ninth, and Sir Bobby Charlton beat Giggs to the top.
20. Mark Hughes|1980-1986,1988-1995
Sir Ferguson's initial success at Manchester United, Hughes played a key role, and his goal was an important guarantee for Manchester United to return to the victory track in the early 1990s. Whether around Brian McClell or Cantona, Hughes is an excellent forward partner. In the 1991 European Cup Winners final against Barcelona in Rotterdam, Hughes's two goals helped Ferguson's team to top Europe for the first time. Although Hughes has since become the head coach of his arch-rival Manchester City in the same city, his 163 goals scored for Manchester United still allowed him to gain a place in the history of the Red Devils.
19.Nemanja Vidic|2006-2014
In the late Ferguson era, Vidic was the backbone of Manchester United's defense. In January 2006, Vidic, who first arrived in Old Trafford in the middle of the season, performed poorly, but since then he still adjusted in time and eventually became another meritorious player of the great Manchester United team. Fearlessness on the court is undoubtedly Vidic's greatest trait, and the captain's armband is the best compliment for him to set an example on the court.
18.Leo Ferdinand|2002-2014
The elegant but brave Ferdinand set a transfer fee record of £34 million when he transferred from Leeds United in 2002. However, in his 12-year Manchester United career, Ferdinand definitely made the Red Devils worth every single piece he had paid back. Ferdinand has excellent ability to interpret games and strong ability to quickly cover the stadium, which has also made him a leader and iconic figure in Manchester United since the 21st century. In 2008, Ferdinand helped Manchester United win the Champions League title.
17.Ole Guinard Solskjaer|1996-2007
"Olsie Solskjaer scored the championship goal!" In the 1999 Champions League final, this commentary after the Norwegian scored the goal in injury stoppage time will become one of the most memorable moments in history. However, except for those most incredible nights, Solskjaer can still leave his own mark in Manchester United's history. In that era full of top strikers, Solskjaer was always named "super substitute". However, with a baby face, he still scored an astonishing 126 goals in 366 games he played for Manchester United. The calmness he showed at any moment or any occasion has won him the hearts of many Red Devils fans.
16. David Beckham|1992-2003
After entering the digital age, Beckham frequently appeared in the spotlight and became a point that everyone complained about, but no one could deny the importance of Beckham to the Red Devils and Manchester United around 2000. His iconic Full Moon Scimitar seems to be unsolvable. Whether it is a set piece or a sports game, his precise right-footed arc ball has assisted his teammates again and again. Not only that, Beckham can also personally attack the team, and his midfield shot has been well known to the world since then. The goal scored by Tottenham at the right time allowed Manchester United to win the 1999 league championship. Just 10 days later, he accurately found his teammates in two corner kick attacks to help Manchester United turn the defeat into victory in the Champions League final at Barcelona.
15. Gary Neville|1992-2011
In the 19 seasons of playing in Manchester United's first team, Gary Neville won a total of 20 titles and is regarded as one of the cornerstones of Class 92. Long before he officially became the team captain, Neville was already one of the team's recognized captains. Sir Ferguson once called him "the best English right-back of this generation", and in fact, he is one of the best right-backs in the country ever.
14. Bill Falkes|1951-1970
An excellent central defender, the backbone of the team's defense, and has also experienced everything that few people in the professional sports field have experienced. After the Munich air crash in 1958, Falquez helped save the survivors, but never asked for any thanks.Ten years later, he provided assists to help Manchester United win the Champions League and embarked on the road of revival.
13. Roger Byrne|1951-1958
Manchester United has a group of popular captains in history, but in the eyes of many people, no captain is as good as Roger Byrne. Byrne has super adaptability, and eventually he became the founder of offensive full-backs in the world football world. With his excellent ability to interpret games, Byrne always plays an important role on the offensive end, and his desire for games is even more surprising. In the 1958 Munich air crash, Byrne died with seven teammates, and English football lost one of their greatest leaders.
12.Wynn Rooney|Having 2004 to the present,
, Rooney's loyalty is often questioned. However, since he transferred from Everton at the age of 18, few people have expressed doubts about his ability. As the number one scorer of England's team, Rooney is not far from breaking the club's goal record maintained by Sir Bobby Charlton. In the years he played for Manchester United, Rooney's forward partner has changed from Van Nicht to Cristiano Ronaldo, Baba, and then to Van Persie. Now, he and Martial have become the forward partner of the Red Devils.
11.Peter Schmeichel|1991-1999
Schmeichel is a decisive signing for Manchester United. After joining the team in 1991, the "Great Danes" quickly improved the team's defense level. Not only that, he also improved the goalkeeper standard in English football. In the 1995-96 season, Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0 to win the league championship, Schmeichel's role was fully reflected. In 1999, Manchester United won the Champions League championship in the absence of Roy Keane, but the ones who are most proud of this are Schmeichel. Of course, that also became his curtain call at Manchester United.
10.Brian Robson|1981-1994
For Manchester United fans of that era, Brian Robson will always be the "Captain Marvel". He supported the team's midfield during his 13 years of playing for the team. His outstanding leadership temperament made Robson the oldest captain of Manchester United. In 1982, at the age of 25, he wore the captain's armband. Robson on the court always likes to charge forward. During the one-stop breakthrough, the ball seemed to stick to his left foot. Although the team missed the championship for a long time, Robertson still gave Manchester United fans many reasons to cheer. In 1993, Manchester United ended its 26-year-old championship period, and Robson could finally taste the taste of the championship.
9. Cristiano Ronaldo|2003-2009
Since transferring to Real Madrid, Ronaldo has become one of the two best players in the world. However, the Portuguese really started his superstar career while playing for Manchester United. Ronaldo, who first arrived in Old Trafford, was still a thin boy. However, during the six seasons he played here, the Portuguese instantly conquered Manchester United fans with his outstanding footwork, super scoring ability and many unforgettable moving moments. In the 2007-08 season, Ronaldo scored 42 goals, helping Manchester United win the double championship. Although he has been away from Manchester United for seven years, Ronaldo is still an idol of Manchester United club.
8.Paul Scholes|1992-2011,2012-2013
Zidane once regarded Scholes as his most difficult opponent, while Guardiola called him the best midfielder of this generation. In Sir Bobby Charlton's opinion, "Schols has no shortage of all the best I can think of about football." The unanimous praise of so many big names in the football world fully proves Scholes' historical status, and his position at Manchester United is still difficult to replace. Scholes's professionalism, tenacity, explosiveness in ball state and excellent scoring make him one of the most comprehensive midfielders in England's history. Scholes has no shortage of exciting goals in his career, and the important thing is that he can fully demonstrate his extraordinary abilities in every position on the court.
7. Roy Keane|1993-2005
Keane, who has sharp words, always becomes the focus of debate, but he can always tell his own stories on the court.Keane always asks everyone around him to do the best, and he does have such a leadership temperament that can stimulate the maximum potential of his teammates. Keane is like a general on the court, and few people can match his powerful motivation and fighting spirit. During his time at Manchester United, Keane won a total of 17 titles, which also won him the respect of many opponents from all over the world.
6. Duncan-Edwards|1953-1958
If fate hadn't been joking with Edwards, he might have become the greatest football player in history. As a defensive midfielder, Edwards can also play in any position on the court. He has a big body, strong body, fast speed, flexible movement, and has all the elements to achieve greatness. In 1958, Edwards, who was only 21 years old, had played 177 times for Manchester United and played 18 times for the Three Lions. However, just 15 days after the Munich air crash, Edwards passed away due to injury. Sir Bobby Charlton once called Edwards "the player that made me feel dwarfed". In his opinion, Edwards' death was "the biggest personal tragedy encountered by Manchester United and English football."
5. Eric Cantona|1992-1997
Does anyone have such a huge impact on a club in such a short period of time? Although he has played at Old Trafford for less than five years, he is still one of the iconic figures in Manchester United's history. For a team that is determined to break the championship without a championship for 26 years, the effect brought by Cantona is immediate. The artistic nature displayed in the offensive hinterland helped the Red Devils break through previous physical and mental disorders. It was his key goal that helped Manchester United narrowly defeat Newcastle and won the 1996 league championship. As long as he eventually stays on the court, Manchester United won the championship in all four seasons. Cantona has a personality, passion, character, and is also genius-like elegance.
4. Dennis-Lao|1962-1973
Dennis-Lao may have very outstanding ability to score, but in fact, he is not just a player who can score. Dennis Law has excellent passing and dribbling skills. As the greatest Scottish player in the eyes of many people, his 46 goals record in Manchester United's history in 1963-64 has not yet broken.
3. George Best|1963-1974
The only thing that can be compared with George Best's on-field ability is his off-field charm. "If I were ugly, you might never have heard of Bailey," the great Northern Irelander once joked, but it also reflects what kind of player Best is in reality and what kind of player he could have become. Best has an innately outstanding skill, which is what most players dream of. Because of this, he always plays very well and is always very eye-catching. Whenever he has seen him play football, there are few who don’t praise his skills. Best scored 179 goals in his 11 seasons at Old Trafford, but this does not fully reflect his influence on the sport of football.
2.Ryan Giggs|1990-2014
When he debuted, Giggs was a fast and fearless wing horse. However, when nearly a quarter of a century passed, he came to the middle of the court, became the team leader, and began to transform into a coaching role. During this period, Giggs won a record 34 titles, including 13 top league titles in England. Giggs played for the same giants throughout his career, and he is comparable to anyone in football history, and the Manchester United history record of 963 games he has maintained is unlikely to have a chance to come. Manchester United won the triple-tall championship in 1999, and Giggs' goal in the match against Arsenal will be remembered forever.
1. Sir Bobby Charlton|1956-1973
Just 16 months have passed since his Manchester United debut, Sir Charlton has lost eight teammates who once fought side by side with him in the Munich air crash. To this day, he still remembers that experience every day. Despite this, he scored 249 goals in 758 games for Manchester United.With his elegant style of play and unparalleled determination to win, Sir Charlton has become the epitome of Manchester United's reshaping glory. Charlton scored steadily for the team as Matt Busby rebuilds the team and finally wins the 1968 Champions League trophy. To this day, Sir Bobby Charlton is still a legend of Manchester United club.
(Junjin)
