Ranking the 13 cms signed by man utd since roy keane left
A great topic! Since Roy Keane left Manchester United in 2005, the club has signed 13 players who have gone on to make at least 100 appearances for the team. Here's my ranking of those players based on their overall performance and impact on the team:
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Nemanja Vidic (2006-2014) - 301 appearances, 21 goals The Serbian defender is widely regarded as one of the best signings of the Ferguson era. His leadership, defensive skills, and goal-scoring ability made him a vital cog in United's success during the late 2000s and early 2010s.
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Cristiano Ronaldo (2003-2009) - 292 appearances, 118 goals Although he left United for Real Madrid in 2009, Ronaldo's initial spell at the club was incredibly successful. He won three Premier League titles, one Champions League title, and a FIFA Club World Cup, while also becoming one of the most feared and successful players in the world.
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Wayne Rooney (2004-2017) - 559 appearances, 183 goals Rooney is United's all-time leading scorer and one of the most decorated players in the club's history. He won five Premier League titles, the Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup, among other honors.
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David de Gea (2011-present) - 443 appearances, 0 goals The Spanish goalkeeper has been instrumental in United's success since his arrival in 2011. He has won four Premier League titles, the Europa League, and the FA Cup, and is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
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Paul Pogba (2016-present) - 226 appearances, 56 goals The French midfielder has been a key player for United since his return to the club in 2016. He has won the Europa League, the FA Cup, and the League Cup, and has been named to the PFA Team of the Year twice.
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Juan Mata (2014-present) - 284 appearances, 43 goals The Spanish attacking midfielder has been a consistent performer for United since his arrival in 2014. He has won the FA Cup, the League Cup, and the Europa League, and has been named to the PFA Team of the Year once.
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Marcus Rashford (2015-present) - 244 appearances, 83 goals The English forward has been a revelation for United since his debut in 2015. He has won the Europa League, the FA Cup, and the League Cup, and has been named to the PFA Team of the Year once.
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Antonio Valencia (2009-2019) - 338 appearances, 22 goals The Ecuadorian right-back was a consistent performer for United during his 10-year spell at the club. He won five Premier League titles, the Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup, among other honors.
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Phil Jones (2011-present) - 244 appearances, 5 goals The English defender has been a solid performer for United since his arrival in 2011. He has won four Premier League titles, the Europa League, and the FA Cup, among other honors.
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Chris Smalling (2010-2019) - 323 appearances, 21 goals The English defender was a consistent performer for United during his nine-year spell at the club. He won four Premier League titles, the Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup, among other honors.
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Ashley Young (2011-2020) - 261 appearances, 15 goals The English winger was a consistent performer for United during his nine-year spell at the club. He won four Premier League titles, the Europa League, and the FA Cup, among other honors.
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Morgan Schneiderlin (2015-2017) - 47 appearances, 1 goal The French midfielder had a disappointing spell at United, failing to establish himself as a regular starter. He was sold to Everton in 2017.
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Memphis Depay (2015-2017) - 53 appearances, 7 goals The Dutch winger had a disappointing spell at United, failing to live up to his potential. He was sold to Lyon in 2017.
Note: The ranking is subjective and based on my analysis of each player's performance and impact on the team.