# 10: Peter Schmeichel-“The Great Dane” Peter Schmeichel was a wall in the goal, he was a giant in goal standing at 6ft 3in, but had the reactions and agility of a cat. He had a quick temper and was extremely aggressive, sometimes scaring and distracting the opposition causing them to miss. Schmeichel played the bulk of his career for United, eight years in total. With United, Schmeichel won five FA Premier League titles, three FA Cups, one League Cup, and the UEFA Champions League. His son has gone on to follow his father's footsteps, now a goalkeeper for Leicester City, and winning the Premier League last year.
Peter Schmeichel Highlights
# 9: Cristiano Ronaldo-Cristiano Ronaldo is currently the best soccer player in the world, and is known for being the perfect all round player, using his lighting fast speed, incredibly mesmerizing skills, and ability to score goals for anywhere. Manchester United paid £12 million to sign him in 2003 when nobody knew him, a record fee for a player of his age. He showed his promise early on in the 2004 FA Cup final, scoring the team's first three goals and helping them win the championship. In 2008, the year after signing a five-year, £31 million contract, Ronaldo again justified his high salary when he put together one of the club's finest seasons in history, setting a franchise record for goals scored (42), and earning himself the FIFA World of the Year honor. In all, Ronaldo helped steer Manchester United to three premier league titles.
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#8: David Beckham-Soccer star David Beckham was born on May 2, 1975, in London, England. A phenom almost from the moment he could first kick a soccer ball, Beckham began playing for Manchester United, England's legendary soccer team, at age 18, and was a starter by age 20. Notorious for his free kicks, one of the most popular sayings in soccer to this day mentions him. This saying is “Bend it like Beckham.” As you can see in the highlights he was deadly accurate when it came to free kicks, and the curvature of his shots seemed to defy physics.
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#7: Wayne Rooney-Wayne Rooney was born on October 24, 1985, in Croxteth, Liverpool, England. The temperamental but prolific scorer made his professional debut with Everton in 2002 but has enjoyed his greatest success as a member of the Manchester United club. He is the second highest goal scorers for Manchester United, at 246 goals he is 3 away from breaking Bobby Charlton’s record. One of the world's best-known soccer players, Rooney is endorsed by Nike and EA Sports, and has written multiple books for HarperCollins Publishers.
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#6: Roy Keane-Keane was a dominating defensive midfielder, noted for his aggressive and highly competitive style of play, an attitude that helped him excel as captain of Manchester United from 1997 until his departure in 2005. Joining the club in 1993, Keane helped United achieve a sustained period of success during his twelve year tenure at the club. He feared nobody but was feared by everyone else because of his quick temper and a readiness to get physical.
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#5: Paul Scholes-“The Shy Genius” Paul Scholes, was a midfielder of Manchester United. He was born on 16 November 1974 in Salford, England. In 1993 the professional career succeeded Paul’s preparation when he was offered to sign his first contract. In the summer of 1993 Scholes signed for his native club Manchester United. He is a one-club man playing his entire with Manchester United. Scholes was known for his pinpoint accurate passes from any distance, making the strikers job very easy. He is a mancunian playing legend alongside Ryan Giggs. From 1993 till 2011 Paul Scholes made 466 appearances and scored 102 goals for his club.
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#4: Eric Cantona-Eric Cantona was one of the most dashing football players in the history of French and English football. He initially started from local clubs in France and upon coming to differences with French football scenario, he turned to England. His football career in England lasted for 6 glorious years, in which he scored many goals and became notorious for his aggression on the football field. After achieving many accolades and popularity on football field, he took an early retirement from the sport in 1997 at a very young age of 30.
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#3: Ryan Giggs-He is the most decorated player in English football history, Manchester United's record appearance holder and has scored more goals for the Red Devils. When Ryan Giggs retired he had an extraordinary career spanning more than 1,000 games and 150 goals over 22 long seasons. As you can see in the highlights, his dribbling and control of the ball seemed to defy physics, making it extremely easy to get past defenders.
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#2: Bobby Charlton-Robert "Bobby" Charlton was born into a family of soccer players on October 11, 1937, in Ashington, Northumberland, England. He began playing soccer at a young age, and became a professional soccer player for Manchester United at the age of 15. A record breaking player, Charlton continued to hold records long after his retirement from the sport. He is known as a hard working player and the highest goal scorer for Manchester United at 249 goals.
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#1: George Best-Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1946, George Best began his club career with Manchester United in 1963. He had everything from agility, speed, accuracy, stamina, and strength. He led United to two First Division titles and a European Cup triumph, earning European Footballer of the Year honors in 1968. A hard-partying lifestyle led to a quick decline, and after leaving United in 1974, Best played out his career with various clubs in England and the U.S. He died of causes related to alcoholism in 2005.
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