<p>A club like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-united-t10" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Manchester United</strong></a> needs no introduction. Playing for the Red Devils is not for anyone, as we’re talking about one of the English giants that <strong>has dominated both in domestic and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-with-most-uefa-champions-league-titles-of-all-time-20201021-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">European</a> soccer</strong> throughout history.</p>
<p>From the early days to the <strong>Sir Alex Ferguson</strong> era and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/premier-league-t45" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Premier League</strong></a> days, they got used to succeed and show their supremacy either at the local and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/uefa-champions-league-all-time-winners-list-by-year-20210526-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">international</a> level. And they have seen countless<strong>renowned stars wearing theirshirt</strong> in the process.</p>
<p><strong>While the number 10 could be a coveted jersey</strong> for most players,when we mention Manchester United, one of the first numbers to come up to mind will probably be the <strong>7</strong>. It’s been a jersey <strong>worn by emblematic figures</strong> and it remains an iconic shirt for United nowadays. Here, take a look at <strong>some of the superstars who shone with the No. 7 on their backs</strong>.</p>
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<h2>George Best (1963-1974)</h2>
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<p>The <strong><em>Fifth Beatle</em></strong> was one of the most popularpersonalities in the soccer world during the 1960s and 1970s. <strong>An outstanding player on the field and a controversial figure off it</strong>, <strong>George Best</strong> has sparkedthe iconic side of wearing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/manchester-united-top-goalscorers-all-time-20201101-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester United</a>‘s number 7 jersey.</p>
<p>The Northern Ireland starwas distinguished with the <strong>Ballon d’Or in 1968</strong>, when he also lifted the European Cup trophy. During his time at Old Trafford, Best also won two league titles.</p>
<h2>Bryan Robson (1981-1994)</h2>
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<p>One of the most beloved players in the Red Devils history, <strong>Bryan Robson</strong> played a key role under Sir Alex Ferguson, who arrived at Manchester United in 1986. Nicknamed ‘<strong>Captain Marvel</strong>‘, it seemed like there was nothing Robson couldn’t do.</p>
<p>The midfielder amassed <strong>more than 460 appearances</strong> and was <strong>just one goal shy of the 100</strong>. He helped United winning two league championships and three <strong>FA Cups</strong>, becoming their first English captain to lift the trophy.</p>
<h2>Eric Cantona (1992-1997)</h2>
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<p>Manchester United’snumber 7 was once again at the hands of a <strong>fantastic, ruthless forward who had also a controversial behavior off – or even on the field</strong>, like in the infamous episode when he threw a karatekick to a fan during a game.</p>
<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Who-are-the-best-foreign-players-in-Premier-League-history-20200411-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Eric Cantona</strong></a>, however, was one of the greatestto ever play for the Red Devils. The Frenchman scored an impressive 82 goals in 185 games, winning four Premier Leagues and two FA Cup titles.</p>
<h2>David Beckham (1995-2003)</h2>
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<p>An academy product, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/david-beckham-t27629" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>David Beckham</strong></a> made his way to the Manchester United history books in golden years for the Red Devils. He went on to become even more famous due to his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/These-World-Class-Stars-Played-in-MLS-20200417-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">celebrity status</a>, but he has certainly left an indelible mark with the No. 7 on his back.</p>
<p>Beckham collected twelve titles during his spell at his boyhood club, including theunforgettable <strong>1999 UEFA <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/champions-league-t24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions League</a></strong> triumph in thedramatic final against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/bayern-munich-t112" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bayern Munich</strong></a>.</p>
<h2>Cristiano Ronaldo (2003-2009)</h2>
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<p>What can we say about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/cristiano-ronaldo-t2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong></a> that hasn’t already been said before? The Portuguese megastar <strong>joined the Red Devils as an 18-year-old youngster and left as a club legend only six years later</strong>. Ronaldo took the No. 7 right away and hasn’t failed to deliver.</p>
<p>In fact, he was the last player to have shone with that shirt – although <strong>Edinson Cavani</strong> hasfinally donea decent job with it <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/edinson-cavani-inherits-cristiano-ronaldos-former-number-7-jersey-at-manchester-united-20201007-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">after so many years in which the jersey seemed cursed</a>. Cristiano tasted both local and continental glory, <strong>scoring 118 goals in 292 appearances</strong>. Now, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/manchester-united-lineup-with-cristiano-ronaldo-a-title-contending-starting-11-20210827-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he’s back for a second stint</a>.</p>
<h2>The ‘cursed’ Man United No. 7 post-Ronaldo</h2>
<p>As we’ve mentioned before, for many years, Manchester United’snumber 7 jersey <strong>hasn’t found a right heir</strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/when-did-cristiano-ronaldo-leave-manchester-united-the-first-time-20210827-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">after Cristiano Ronaldo</a>. It took more than 10 years to find a decent successor, as Cavani proved to be up to the task.</p>
<p>Shortly after Ronaldo left, <strong>Michael Owen</strong> took his shirt, but hasn’tlived up to expectations as he was hampered by injuries. When Owen left in 2012, <strong>Antonio Valencia</strong> inherited the No. 7, but henever feltcomfortable with it and went back to the 25 only a season later.</p>
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<p><strong>Angel Di Maria</strong>, who arrived at United in 2014 following a breathtaking performance in the previous season’s UCL final, took the number 7 but his stint at Old Trafford lasted just one year. N<strong>either he nor the fans have pleasant memories</strong> about it.</p>
<p>The jersey then was passed to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelonas-lineup-without-messi-how-will-they-play-the-2021-2022-season-20210809-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Memphis Depay</strong></a>, who was a youngster by thenand has also struggled. Eventually, hewas sold in early 2017 to <strong>Olympique Lyon</strong>. Things kept on going in the wrong direction as not even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/alexis-sanchez-t24551" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Alexis Sanchez</strong></a> could shine with the No. 7.</p>
<p>The Chilean star was in his prime at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/arsenal-t418" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Arsenal</strong></a> but he never found his form with Manchester United. In 2020, Edinson Cavani signed for the Red Devils as a free agent after running out of contract at PSG. He didn’t hesitate to take the ‘cursed’ number 7 and became the first player in a while to do a good job, <strong>scoring 17 goals in 39 games</strong> in his first year.</p>
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