In August of 1991, Peter Schmeichel arrived at Manchester United as a relatively unknown player from Denmark. Despite this, he had an incredible first season with the team, being elected as "The World's Best Goalkeeper of 1992" and helping the team end the season as runners-up. For just over £500,000, Alex Ferguson considered Schmeichel the "bargain of the century".

1. The Best Manchester United Players In
History
5. Peter Schmeichel
In August of 1991, Peter Schmeichel arrived at Manchester United as a relatively unknown
player from Denmark. Despite this, he had an incredible first season with the team, being
elected as "The World's Best Goalkeeper of 1992" and helping the team end the season as
runners-up. For just over £500,000, Alex Ferguson considered Schmeichel the "bargain of the
century". In his second season, Schmeichel had 22 clean sheets, which was instrumental in
helping Man Utd win the Premier League. However, there was a falling out between Schmeichel
and Alex Ferguson, but after apologising to the team, the keeper was retained.
He ended his career with Manchester United on a high note, leading the club to a treble,
winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. Nonetheless, it was not a
surprise that United struggled to find a replacement for Schmeichel who could even occasionally
reach his level. Schmeichel's place on this list is well-earned due to his commanding presence
on the pitch and his ability to captivate fans, all while playing one of the most under-appreciated
positions in the game - arguably the hardest and most isolated.
4. Eric Cantona

2. Eric Cantona, despite only playing for Manchester United for a relatively short period of
4-and-a-half seasons, has rightfully cemented himself among other Man Utd legends. His
charismatic and almost talismanic qualities were enough to have the fans behind him and
trophies by his side. Cantona is perhaps best known for his trademark upright collar, which
inspired many young fans to do the same. He was a regular in the club's seasonal top scorers
list, becoming the top scorer in two league campaigns.
Moreover, Cantona used his incredible charisma to develop and mentor young talents such as
David Beckham and Ryan Giggs into the players that would dominate the world stage in the
years to come. It is worth mentioning that he helped Manchester United continue its great form,
completing two doubles in three seasons after beating Liverpool in the 1995/96 FA Cup final.
3. Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney, arguably the greatest young talent that England has ever produced, had
already shown glimpses of his immense talent at a very young age. In an under-9 match,
Rooney scored the perfect bicycle kick against Manchester United while playing for Everton, a
feat that any player would be proud of. He first joined Manchester United as an eager teenager
in 2004 and quickly established himself as one of the most talented players in the league.
During the 2004/05 season, Rooney was rightfully named PFA Young Player of the Year and
comfortably won the award again the next season, along with the Sir Matt Busby Player of the
Year.
His prowess never wavered over the years, and he remained hungry for goals throughout his
13-year stint at the club. Despite being in the spotlight since he was 16, Rooney always
delivered for club and country. Additionally, his contribution of 103 assists is often overlooked,
making him third in the all-time ranking for the Premier League.
2. Sir Bobby Charlton
Sir Bobby Charlton is an iconic figure in the history of Manchester United. He was a survivor of
the Munich Air Disaster, which claimed the lives of eight of his teammates and caused 23
casualties overall. Despite sustaining minor injuries, he returned to play just a month later and
played with the memory of his fallen colleagues always in mind. Sir Bobby made his debut for
the first team in 1956, scoring twice against Charlton Athletic despite suffering from a sprained
ankle. He quickly became a regular in the starting lineup, scoring 10 goals during the 1956/57
season and helping the team win the League title. In 1966, he won the World Cup and was
named European Footballer of the Year shortly before the tournament. His greatest moment at
the club level came in 1968 when he led Manchester United to victory in the European Cup final
against Benfica. Sir Bobby conducted a solitary remembrance of his lost colleagues and friends
after the win, cementing his status as a true legend of the game.
Sir Bobby Charlton is a legendary figure in the world of football. He retired in 1973, but not
before entertaining United fans until the very end alongside fellow greats George Best and
Denis Law. After his playing career, Charlton went on to become a director at Manchester
United in 1984. A decade later, he was knighted for his outstanding contributions to the sport.

3. Today, Sir Bobby Charlton remains a respected ambassador for Manchester United, England,
and the beautiful game as a whole. His passion for football and unwavering dedication to the
sport has left an indelible mark on the game, inspiring generations of players and fans alike.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is widely regarded as the greatest player to don the Manchester United shirt.
He joined the club at just 18 years old for a fee of over £12 million, with Sir Alex Ferguson
determined to secure his talent before other clubs could. Ronaldo made a memorable debut
against Bolton, scoring three goals in a stunning 30-minute display. He was named Sir Matt
Busby Player of the Year in his first season, but it wasn't until the 2007/08 season that he truly
shone, scoring an incredible 42 goals in all competitions and helping the club win both domestic
and European titles.
After leaving Manchester United, Ronaldo continued his legendary career at Real Madrid and
Juventus, earning four more Ballon d'Or awards. In 2021, he returned to Manchester United at
the age of 36 and scored 24 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions, but sadly, he left
the club by mutual agreement a few months into the next season.