The top 10 most famous Manchester United legends of all time

Manchester United have had their fair share of legends. In this list of the top 10 Manchester United legends, we won't focus on who's famous or most marketable. Instead, these are individuals whose personalities and actions on and off the pitch made them figures to talk about in terms of transcending statistics and even Golden Boot awards.

These are men who have established themselves on the team and the game and make the United fans proud to have them part of the Red Devils lore. Only the very exceptional get on this list of Man United legends.

Who are the biggest Man United legends?

Using the most recent data and records we have compiled a comprehensive list numbering the best and biggest Man United players of all time.

10. Roy Keane (1993-2005)

The prototypical box-to-box midfielder was renowned for his fierce temper and clashes with Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira. Keane's effort against Juventus in the 1999 Champions League semi-final has already been dubbed one of the best individual performances.

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There have been more gifted midfielders in the past, but few have been more effective. Thus, he deserves to be among the Man United football legends.

What he achieved:

• Premier League – 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2002-03
• Champions League – 1999
• Community Shield – 1993, 1996, 1997, 2003
• FA Cup – 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004
• Intercontinental Cup – 1999

9. Cristiano Ronaldo (2003-2009)

He joined sporting in 2003 as a talented 18-year-old and left as the most expensive player of all time. His 42 goals helped United win their second consecutive Premier League title and third European Cup in 2007-08.

He won the Ballon d'Or as the world's best player for 2008 while with United, making him one of the biggest Man United legends.

What he won:

• Premier League – 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09
• Champions League – 2008
• FA Cup – 2004
• League Cup – 2006, 2009
• Community Shield – 2007
• Club World Cup – 2008

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8. Wayne Rooney (2004-2017)

He began as he wanted to go on, scoring a hat-trick and assisting on his debut against Fenerbahce at 18. Not only did he win every award available at United, but he also broke Sir Bobby Charlton's long-standing goalscoring record, finishing with a total of 253 goals for the club. Such a record makes him one of the greatest Man United legends of all time.

What he won:

• Premier League – 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2012-13
• FA Cup: 2015-16
• Champions League – 2008
• Europa League: 2016-17
• League Cup – 2006, 2010, 2017
• Community Shield – 2007, 2010, 2011, 2016
• Club World Cup – 2008

7. Eric Cantona (1992-1997)

King Eric was a steal from Leeds in 1992, costing just $1.6 million. He inspired a generation of collar-popping children by leading United to four Premier League titles in five years.

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Notorious for the Selhurst Park incident but renowned for his chip against Sunderland in 1996, he could do practically anything with the ball at his feet.

What he won:

• Premier League – 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97
• FA Cup – 1994, 1996
• Charity Shield – 1993, 1994, 1996

6. Duncan Edwards (1953-58)

Edwards, who died in the horrific Munich flight tragedy at 21, had already made over 150 appearances for United.

He could have played anywhere as one of the Busby Babes and was praised by his boss as 'the most complete player in Britain and probably the world'. However, he was most frequently spotted at left half-back. Nevertheless, he is one of Man United's legendary defenders.

What he won:

• First Division – 1955-56, 1956-57

5. Paul Scholes (1991-2013)

Fergie was so impressed that he brought him out of retirement to attempt to halt City's march to the 2011-12 title. Paul Scholes is the most reclusive member of the Manchester United dressing room, and it is left to superstars of the game such as Pep Guardiola, Zinedine Zidane, and Xavi to laud his praises.

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He is incredibly gifted, his game reading and vision are rarely matched, and he is a fantastic ball striker. That is why he is named one of Man United's legendary players. He is also one of the highest-rated Man United Legends on FIFA 22.

What he won:

• Premier League – 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11
• Champions League – 1999, 2008
• FA Cup – 1996, 1999, 2004
• League Cup – 2009, 2010
• Community Shield – 1996, 1997, 2003, 2008, 2010
• Club World Cup – 2008
• Intercontinental Cup – 1999

4. Denis Law (1962-1973)

United's second all-time scorer with 237 still holds the record for most competitive goals in a single season with 46.

The King formed one-third of the Holy Trinity alongside Charlton and Best and refused to celebrate after scoring for City against United in 1974, a goal he thought relegated the Reds. Law is one of the biggest Manchester legends.

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What he won:

• First Division – 1964-65, 1966-67
• European Cup – 1968

3. Bobby Charlton (1956-1973)

Nobody has scored more United goals than Sir Bobby's 249, and only Ryan Giggs has made more appearances than Sir Bobby's 758.

He won the UEFA Ballon d'Or in 1966 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalscoring midfielders of all time. Charlton is one of the biggest red devils legends.

What he won:

• First Division – 1956-57, 1964-65, 1966-67
• European Cup – 1968
• FA Cup – 1963
• Charity Shield – 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967

2. George Best (1963-1974)

He is the benchmark by which every United number seven is measured, a true legend of the game who regrettably never got to play on the biggest platform of all, the World Cup.

He scored the winning goal in extra time in the 1968 European Cup final against Benfica, capping a year in which he was awarded UEFA's Ballon d'Or.

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What he won:

• First Division – 1964-65, 1966-67
• European Cup – 1968
• Community Shield – 1965, 1967

1. Ryan Giggs (1987-2014)

The Welshman holds the record for most league winner's medals since he is the only player to have played and scored in every Premier League season.

Although he is best remembered as a flying winger who ripped through Arsenal's defense in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay, he effectively altered his game to extend his career. He was appointed interim manager of United in 2014 and is presently in charge of Wales. This phenomenon makes him the most outstanding ex-Man United player.

What he won:

Premier League – 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11. 2012-13

Champions League – 1999, 2008

FA Cup – 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004

League Cup – 1992, 2006, 2009, 2010

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Community Shield – 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013

Club World Cup - 2008

Intercontinental Cup: 1999

UEFA Super Cup: 1991

There are more than fifty Man United legends but we considered only the 10 very best of them and ranked them using the most recent stats. These are players who have had exceptional achievements and records with the club. Others were very instrumental to the team in a particular period of time.

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