The History of Manchester United’s Number 7 Shirt: From George Best to Alejandro Carnacho+

2023-06-25 22:09:00

so far Players who wear the number 7 shirt of the Red Devils are all very famous stars.

Of course, some of them may not show the form that impressed the Red Army disciples, but for Carnacho, an 18-year-old youngster who has a bold style of play. And confident beyond his age, most Manchester United fans agree that he deserves the role of Cristiano Ronaldo’s heir, the latest number 7 owner of the Theater of Dreams.

But no matter how the story ends This is the history of the Red Devils’ ownership of the number 7 shirt, with George Best at the beginning of the legend.

– George Best

Considered a star of football both on and off the field. and a player Northern Ireland The only Ballon d’Or winner and was the club’s top scorer for six consecutive seasons before leaving in 1974.

Led the Manchester United team to win the league twice as well as the champions. European Cup 1968, where he also scored in a 4-1 win over Benfica.

– Brian Robson

Back in 2011, the nickname “Captain Marvel” was voted the greatest ex-Manchester United player. And it’s not even surprising given what he’s shown in the ring.

Played 461 games for the Red Devils and scored 99 goals, and became the first Old Trafford captain to lift the FA Cup, Premier League trophy. and Cup Winners Cup

– Keith Gillespie

Served as a captain for Manchester United in the 1992 FA Youth Cup winning team, he followed in the footsteps of his compatriot Best by being given the number 7 shirt by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Failed to make a name for the Red Devils, having been taken over by Andrei Kanchelski before being sold to Newcastle in 1995.

– Eric Cantona

When English Football League rules changed to allow players to wear individually numbered shirts in the 1993/94 season, there was only one option for ‘Eric’ – the number 7 shirt.

After moving from Leeds in 1992, Cantona troubled the opposing defensive line during his five years with dream theater From breaking the door to be superior, leading Ferguson’s team to declare the glory of the British Isles.

Despite the scandalous jump-kicking of Crystal Palace fans at Selhurst Park, there’s no way the Frenchman will be forgotten regarding his outstanding contributions to Manchester United.

– David Beckham

Celebrity footballer Beckham has made his name as a ferocious winger in modern football. and was also the captain of the England national team

Despite disagreements with Ferguson, he played a key role in leading the Red Devils to their dominance continuously and for a long time in the late 1990s to the early 2000s.

Leaving Manchester United to join Real Madrid in 2003 following making 350 appearances for the Red Devils, the team he supported as a child.

– Cristiano Ronaldo

Stepping up to be Beckham’s heir, which is not easy. But with talent and confidence, Ronaldo has become the favorite player of the Red Devils fans.

Moved from Sporting Lisbon, a team in his hometown since he was a teenager until he jumped into the world’s top footballers. He was the first player following Best to win the Ballon d’Or.

Farewell to Manchester United to trade with Real Madrid as well as Beckham with a world-record fee in 2009 for £ 80 million.

– Michael Owen

Moved to Manchester United in 2009, but due to injury problems, the former Liverpool striker had to fight for a place with Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov.

can’t produce good enough results for three years with dream theater Despite scoring the winning goal in stoppage time, leading the team to defeat Manchester City following moving to wear the Red Devils uniform.

– Antonio Valencia

Was drawn from the Wigan team to take on the burden of the right wing. and received the number 7 shirt in the 2012/13 season following Owen’s transfer

Of course, he might not bear such a heavy burden. He went back to wear the number 25 shirt the following year, which saw a noticeable improvement in his form.

– Angel di Maria

After the Red Devils’ No. 7 shirt was occupied for a year, Di Maria moved from Real Madrid with a Champions League Man of the Match spot. The final was a few months ago.

However, the Argentine star had a disagreement with Louis van Gaal in just a short time. And despite finishing the season with 12 assists and four goals, the Latin winger was sold to Paris Saint-Germain following just one year in England.

– Memphis Depay

Signed from PSV for £25 million but might not repay the club any worth.

Show form with the Red Devils outstanding in the European Cup But in the end, it was inevitable being sold by Jose Mourinho to Lyon in January 2017.

– Alex Sanchez

Was approached by Pep Guardiola to move to Manchester City, but Manchester United managed to grab him to strengthen the army, delighting all Red Army fans.

However, it soon proved to be a nightmare for both parties, with he later revealing he wanted to leave immediately following his first training session, having ended up being a United player for just one season. half time only

Made 45 appearances and scored just five goals before being sent on loan to Inter in the 2019/20 season, until signing a permanent contract with Inter in the summer of 2020.

– Edinson Cavani

Cavani moved to Old Trafford in October 2020. It is believed that he will be the jigsaw that the team is missing for enhancing the efficiency of the attacking line.

But then the Uruguayan striker managed to fumble only 19 goals in three seasons. And as a result, he was released free.

Even so, it might be said that the Latino was unable to make his mark at Manchester United due to injury harassment that created a fitness barrier. They also had to face a tough position in the team as well.

– Cristiano Ronaldo

Of course, Ronaldo returned to grab Manchester United’s No. 7 shirt once more, but everything went wrong.

The Dutch-born striker scored 18 goals in 30 Premier League games in the 2021/22 season, but later he had a problem with Erik ten Hag and scored just one goal in his last 10 games. his league before turning to gold mining in Saudi Arabia

– Alejandro Carnacho

It is said that the miracle boy has a chance to be the next to get the number 7 shirt.

If rumors are true, Carnacho will be the first teenage star following Ronaldo in 2003 to play under a prime number.

Despite only making his debut with Manchester United’s first team last year, the 18-year-old star has progressed to become one of football’s most watched players.

Moreover If he wears Manchester United’s No. 7 shirt next season, the Blue and White wingers will undoubtedly be in more spotlight on him.

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