Ranking every striker signed by man utd since van nistelrooy left
A challenging task! Here's my ranking of every striker signed by Manchester United since Ruud van Nistelrooy left in 2006:
- Zlatan Ibrahimović (2016-2018) - 8.5/10
- A dominant force in the box, Ibrahimović scored 28 goals in 53 appearances, including a memorable Europa League winner against Southampton.
- Romelu Lukaku (2017-2019) - 7.5/10
- A physical presence with good hold-up play, Lukaku scored 42 goals in 96 appearances, but struggled with consistency and injuries.
- Marcus Rashford (2015-present) - 7.5/10
- A talented young striker with pace, skill, and finishing ability, Rashford has scored 93 goals in 275 appearances, including crucial goals in big games.
- Anthony Martial (2015-present) - 7/10
- A dynamic and unpredictable player with pace and skill, Martial has scored 79 goals in 243 appearances, but has struggled with consistency and injuries.
- Javier Hernández (2010-2015) - 6.5/10
- A clinical finisher with a knack for scoring important goals, Hernández scored 59 goals in 157 appearances, but was often overlooked in favor of other strikers.
- Robin van Persie (2012-2015) - 6.5/10
- A technically gifted player with a great shot, Van Persie scored 58 goals in 105 appearances, but struggled with injuries and form towards the end of his United career.
- Wayne Rooney (2004-2017) - 6/10
- A talented and experienced player who scored 183 goals in 399 appearances, but often played as a midfielder or winger, limiting his impact as a striker.
- Danny Welbeck (2008-2014) - 5.5/10
- A pacey and energetic player with a good shot, Welbeck scored 32 goals in 142 appearances, but struggled with injuries and consistency.
- Wilfried Zaha (2013-2014) - 5/10
- A talented winger who played as a striker, Zaha scored 2 goals in 11 appearances, but was often used out of position and struggled to make an impact.
- Memphis Depay (2015-2017) - 4.5/10
- A talented but inconsistent player who struggled to adapt to the Premier League, Depay scored 22 goals in 74 appearances, but was often criticized for his finishing.
- Radamel Falcao (2014-2015) - 4/10
- A talented but injury-prone player who struggled to make an impact, Falcao scored 4 goals in 26 appearances, and was often criticized for his lack of pace and finishing ability.
- Ángel Di María (2014-2015) - 3.5/10
- A talented winger who played as a striker, Di María scored 2 goals in 15 appearances, but struggled to adapt to the Premier League and was often used out of position.
Note: This ranking is subjective and based on individual performances, goals scored, and overall impact on the team.