Manchester United have just launched the numbers of jersey that will be used by their players. New Manchester United signing Memphis Depay has been allowed to wear the famous iconic jersey number 7 this season after Manchester United team numbers were launched.
Memphis Depay was imported from PSV Eindhoven was apparently given the chance to wear the special number at the club. Previously, the number 7 was used by Angel Di Maria who now moved to PSG.
Before Memphis Depay, there were some famous players ever to wear the iconic jersey. There was successful and there was likewise a complete disappointed when wearing the iconic jersey at Old Trafford. Memphis Depay now between two ways when he wearing the iconic jersey, to successful old to failure.
Let’s flashback which players ever wore the MU’s iconic jersey, previously:
George Best
George Best was a Northern Irish professional footballer. He was a sensational player and most critical success at Old Trafford. He played as a winger for Manchester United. He also ever performed five titles for the Red Devil. George Best died aged 59 years old.
Bryan Robson
Robson joined to Manchester United on 1 October 1981 and signed the contract with £ 1.5 million transfer fee. Robson scored his first goal for Red Devil on 7 November 1981 in a 5-1 win over Sunderland.
Eric Cantona
Eric Cantona known as “King Eric” by Manchester United fans wore the number seven jersey with his trademark upturned collar. Cantona often makes controversial one of them he was involved in an incident. He launched a kick directed at Crystal Palace fan on 25 January 1995. However, Cantona contributed four titles and two FA Cup for Manchester United.
David Beckham
David Beckham wore the number 7 jersey between 1997 and 2003. He had a nickname DB7. He contributed six titles for MU. He often crosses or bends the ball when he plays the football. No one can do like him.
Cristiano Ronaldo
The last famous player who wore the number 7 jersey is Cristiano Ronaldo. He was born to wear the famous jersey. Previously, Ronaldo wanted number 28, however, Sir Alex Ferguson told to Ronaldo that he will give Ronaldo the sacred number, that’s number 7. But Ronaldo was happy with Ferguson decided. Like David Beckham, Ronaldo also has a nickname CR7. With number 7 jersey, Ronaldo brought a lot of achievements for Manchester United.
Cristiano Ronaldo with his #7 jersey. (Photo: independent.co.uk)
Angel Di Maria
Some players successful with number 7, but for Argentina national player Angel Di Maria went down by used number 7 jersey. Imported with most expensive transfer fee, in fact, Angel Di Maria did not able to show his best performance. No one could blame MU why Di Maria sold to PSG.
Now, just wait and see what Memphis can do for his club.
