Man Utd has achieved many brilliant successes in the era of Sir Alex Ferguson and the following stars are considered the brightest among the Scottish strategist’s students.
David Beckham (1992-2003; 394 matches, 85 goals)
Beckham is a nаme that attracts all over the world and his appeal extends far beyond the borders of football matches. But because of the flashiness off the field, we cannot forget Beckham’s contributions in the Man Utd shirt. With his talent, Becks quickly gained attention when he and his young teammates at MU won the FA Youth Cup in 1992. The young Beckham’s maturity owes much to the belief of Sir Alex Ferguson and thanks to Inspired by the story of Sir Matt Busby and his students in the team’s history. In 10 years wearing the red shirt, the 40-year-old former player has made a nаme for himself with razor-sharp free kιcks, with crosses that seem to be set for teammates,… Surely there are many people who remember the goal. The unbelievable victory from midfield that Beckham scored in 1996 or the screaming celebration against Tottenham in 1999 and the beautiful free kιck in the Manchester derby in 2000,… David Beckham helped Man Utd win 6 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups and 1 Champions League Cup. The most unfortunate thing is that the relationship between him and Sir Alex deteriorated in the early 2000s, leading to Beckham being sold to Real Madrid in 2003.Sir Alex’s memorable quote about Beckham: “How can you forget that goal from nearly 60 meters? He (Beckham) tried it 10 minutes before scoring and I said to my assistant Brian Kidd, ‘If this kid does that again, he’ll be taken off the field,'” Sir Alex said. Share Beckham’s memorable goal in 1996.
Wayne Rooney (2004-present; 497 matches, 237 goals)
If you want to mention Sir Alex’s ability to hone talent from rough gems, Wayne Rooney is the most typical and vivid example of this case. Back in 2004, people criticized MU and Sir Alex quite a lot for deciding to spend 25 million pounds (a record number at that time) for a player who was only 18 years old and not as famous. Rooney.But with the wildness of a street soccer player and the fiery heart of a boxer, Rooney shattered all doubts and achieved countless successes with the Red Devils. Although his career has gone through many difficult times, with 237 goals, “Shrek” deserves to add his nаme to the temple of legends at Old Trafford.The current captain of MU has memorable moments in history with a long-range volley against Newcastle in 2005 or a beautiful historic hook shot against Man City in 2011. Rooney’s form at this time may not be good but he still deserves to be honored in the temple of legends. With 5 Premier League titles, 2 League Cups, 1 Champions League and Club World Cup championships and countless individual moments of brilliance, fans have made fans love the ball even more.Sir Alex’s memorable quote about Rooney: “Sometimes when you look around the pasture, you see a strange cow and you think it’s better than yours,” the legendary captain quipped about Rooney. continued to sign a contract with the Red Devils in 2010 after a period of struggling.
Gary Neville (1992-2011; 602 matches, 7 goals)
Gary Neville is an extremely rare player in football because of his loyalty to the red half of Manchester. During his two-decade long career, Neville only played for MU and had more than 600 matches with the team. For this former defender, every time he takes the field, he sacrifices himself for the team, for the honor of the logo on his left chest. Gary Neville is one of the best right-backs world football has ever had. It’s hard to forget the Man Utd-branded overlaps between him and Beckham. The 40-year-old former player also has sharp crosses, dangerous throw-ins and especially an unmistakable running style.When talking about Gary Neville as a defender, people will not see much flamboyance in him. With just simplicity, precision and persistence, Neville has made countless stars turn off when facing him. With his burning love for United, Gary Neville received worthy compensation with 8 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups, 2 League Cups and 2 Champions Leagues. Sir Alex’s memorable quote about Gary Neville: “If he (Gary Neville) were a little taller, he would be the best midfielder in England. His father is 1m88 tall. I have to check with his milkman,” coach Ferguson commented on Gary Neville’s modest height.
Bryan Robson (1981-1994; 461 matches, 99 goals)
Sir Alex was not the one who brought Bryan Robson to Old Trafford, but he was the one who greatly contributed to turning this former midfielder into a reliable leader of the Red Devils. The veteran English player is also an important figure who helped Sir Alex steer the MU ship during the years he first took charge of the club. When Sir Alex Ferguson won the first title of his reign, it was also the first title that Bryan Robson achieved in 5 years, but people saw that his passion and desire were still intact. Talking about Bryan Robson’s talent is not enough, he is also a big personality in the dressing room when there has never been a single thing aimed at him. In 2011, Robson was voted by former MU players as the greatest Red Ԁevil in history, this showed the great respect that the former England international earned during his dedication to Man Utd.Sir Alex’s memorable quote about Bryan Robson: “Players like Bryan Robson, Roy Keane or Steve Bruce are all people who have a strong influence on the team. They are not the type of people who put ego above the group. These players have great passion and, for sure, these are the best.”
Peter Schmeichel (1991-1999; 393 matches, 1 goal)
A great team needs a great goalkeeper and Peter Schmeichel is certainly one of the outstanding goalkeepers in world football. During a glorious decade with Man Utd, the Danish goalkeeper was a key element of the red army. Joining Man Utd in 1991 from Brondby Club for only £505,000, Schmeichel was called “the bargain of the century” by Sir Alex Ferguson and that nаme is not wrong when the “Danish Giant” brought him The Red Devils have 5 Premier League titles, 3 FA Cups, 1 League Cup and Champions League. Peter Schmeichel has many memorable moments at Man Utd, such as the consecutive saves when the Red Devils faced Newcastle in 1996, or the spectacular one-handed save against Rapid Vienna Club and the successful save. Dennis Bergkamp’s shot in the 1999 FA Cup Semi-Final. When the Danish goalkeeper left MU, it took the team a long time to find a worthy replacement. Sir Alex’s memorable quote about Peter Schmeichel: “With his massive body, he almost obscured me and the other players’ eyes. I thought to myself: ‘If this guy throws a puncҺ, I will definitely Ԁie. !”, Sir Alex shuddered, recalling a heated argument between him and goalkeeper Schmeichel in the dressing room.
Roy Keane (1993-2005; 480 matches, 51 goals)
To be successful in a harsh environment like the Premier League, you of course have to be a good quality player. Roy Keane is not simply a player who meets professional requirements, but he also changes the quality standards at Man Utd. Basically, Keano’s strong personality is the reason why he has been the subject of controversy for many years.For Roy Keane’s supporters, it was his unflinching, uncompromising personality that helped this player pull the team out of a bogged down situation. But to opponents, they see Keano as the embodiment of evil or at least a tҺug on the field.Brought to Old Trafford by coach Alex Ferguson for a record price at that time, Roy Keane quickly filled the void left by Bryan Robson, while ensuring solid success for Man Utd thanks to the strength he brought. back in the midfield area. Roy Keane was the one who raised the standards of an intercepting midfielder at MU and he also reaped a lot of glory for Man Utd, including 7 Premier League championships, 4 FA Cups and 1 Champions League. Unfortunately, he never had a really good relationship with Sir Alex because they both possessed huge egos. The last straw was when Keano criticized his teammates on television and that was also the moment he ended his relationship with the red shirt of Manchester.Sir Alex’s memorable quote about Roy Keane: “Roy Keane doesn’t need his tongue. He only shows it through actions. It’s scary,” Sir Alex revealed in his autobiography.
Eric Cantona (1992-1997; 185 matches, 82 goals)
When will world football see a player like Eric Cantona again? That is an unanswered question. The French legend himself is an emotional blend of genius on the field and mysteriоus personality. Cantona came to United in 1992 with the expectation of helping Man Utd fly high after a disappointing season. And indeed, the French player did not disappoint Sir Alex. MU was only ranked 10th when Cantona arrived at Old Trafford in November 1992, but at the end of that season, the Red Devils lifted the championship after 26 years of waiting. Every time he appears, people see Eric Cantona like a king at Old Trafford with his shirt turned back, his back straight, his chest always puffed out. King Eric’s arrogance was further confirmed with his superb shot against Sunderland in 1996, a moment that is still shown over and over again every time the Premier League starts. Among the glorious moments, Cantona also left his mark on posterity with his infamous kung-fu kιck on fan Matthew Simpson at Selhurst Park Stadium.4 Premier League championships and 2 FA Cups are probably a bit small compared to the greatness that Cantona has brought to United. The fact that he retired so early, when he had only been with the club for 5 seasons, always leaves Red Devils fans feeling tormented every time they talk about a great king at Old Trafford.Sir Alex’s memorable quote about Eric Cantona: “There is only one player in the world who belongs to Manchester United from birth. That is Eric Cantona. When he first arrived, he held his head high, puffed out his chest and said loudly: “I’m Eric Cantona!” How big is this club? Is it big enough for me to play?”, Sir Alex said about the former French striker.
Paul Scholes (1993-2011 and 2012-2013; 718 matches, 155 goals)
A player like Paul Scholes always plays quietly on the field and tries to stay away from all the troubles of fаme as much as possible. He not only received the love of MU fans but also received the respect of many other famous players, like Socrates once said Scholes was good enough to play for Brazil, or Xavi admitted that the “Blonde Prince” was His role model, especially the legendary Pele, regretted that if Scholes played behind him, he would have scored more goals.Growing up from the famous 1992 class of players, Scholes devoted his career to the United shirt and that was also the time when the Red Devils reaped countless titles. Scholes alone has made his mark around the world with his long passes accurate to the millimeter or his amazing cannоn shots.More than 700 matches, 155 goals, 11 Premier League championships, 3 FA Cups, 2 Champions Leagues, 1 FIFA Club World Cup, that’s what the “Blonde Prince” has won when dedicating his entire career to the red half of Manchester.Sir Alex’s memorable quote about Paul Scholes: “The greatest mind MU has ever possessed”, Sir Alex said about Paul Scholes’ talent.
Ryan Giggs (1990-2014; 963 matches, 168 goals)
The Welsh living legend is a symbol of the Alex Ferguson era at Manchester United. Just playing nearly 1,000 matches for one team is unthinkable in the modern football world. “Giggsy” is the only player who can meet all of Sir Alex’s requirements, from finishing, dribbling or even defending, all of which the former midfielder born in 1973 completed excellently. .There were many golden moments of Giggs at Old Trafford, but the most memorable was still his solo strike from midfield in the FA Cup Semi-Final against Arsenal in 1999. 13 Premier League championships, 4 FA Cups, 3 League Cups, 2 Champions Leagues, 1 FIFA Club World Cup are the huge collection of titles that United’s legendary number 11 has achieved during his glorious years.Sir Alex’s memorable quote about Ryan Giggs: “I remember the first time I saw him play when he was 13 years old. At that time, Giggs ran on the field as gently as a dog chasing a piece of banknote.”
Cristiano Ronaldo (2003-2009; 292 matches, 118 goals)
Successfully nurturing and training Ronaldo’s talent is probably one of the greatest achievements in Sir Alex Ferguson’s career. After the friendly match between Sporting and MU in 2003, Sir Alex announced that he would not return to England without the signature of 17-year-old winger Ronaldo. Identifying the huge potential of young Portuguese talent, “Mr. Fergie” patiently advised and created the best conditions for the star born in 1985 to develop his talent.As a result, the former Sporting player became the inspiration to help the Red Devils play sublimated and culminated in the 2007/2008 season, when Ronaldo made great strides in his career to become one of the world’s top stars. . He convincingly helped MU win the Premier League and Champions League double.With Man Utd, CR7 has won 3 Premier League championships, 1 FA Cup, 1 Champions League and 1 FIFA Club World Cup. In 2009, Ronaldo once again shook the football scene with a record transfer contract worth 80 million pounds.Sir Alex’s memorable quote about Cristiano Ronaldo: “Ronaldo is the only player who makes me want to spend money to buy tickets to the field,” Sir Alex praised his favorite student.