Most football clubs across the world are known for their strikers, who have a significant impact on how fans perceive the club. Despite the fact that Manchester United has had good players in many positions, the strikers stand out due to the large fan base. Many of football’s most famous stars have played as a striker for the club. These attackers have displayed exceptional skill and have played a key role in the team’s overall success. Based on their performance during their tenure at Manchester United, the top 3 strikers have been collected here.
Wayne Rooney
No surprise that United’s all-time record goalscorer heads the list. Rooney scored 183 Premier League goals for United during a 13-year stay at the club, many of which will live long in the memory.
Eric Cantona
‘King Eric’ is an iconic player who enjoys legendary status at Manchester United. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson decided to sign Eric Cantona from Leeds United in 1992. That proved to be an inspired move. Cantona transformed Manchester United, both on the field and off the field. A creative, goalscoring forward, Cantona was one of Manchester United’s most important players during his time at the club. Apart from his contributions on the field, Cantona brought tenacity, determination and a certain swagger to Old Trafford. The France international made 185 appearances in all competitions for Manchester United, scoring 82 goals. He won the Premier League four times.
Robin Van Persie
After joining from Arsenal the Dutchman scored 48 goals in 86 Premier League games. His 26 Premier League goals in his debut season fired him to the golden boot and Sir Alex Ferguson’s side to one last League title before his retirement at the end of the season.
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