By playing thrilling football in their own ways, George Best, Bryan Robson, Cristiano Ronaldo, Eric Cantona, and David Beckham all wore it and contributed to its notoriety.

Mount is the most recent to attempt to succeed where so many others have failed: in enduring the severe pressure of the shirt.

The midfielder was acquired for £60 million from Chelsea, and it is said that he earns about £250,000 each week.

The renowned Manchester United jersey is examined by SunSport’s NEIL CUSTIS for both its accomplishments and shortcomings.

GEORGE BEST (1963-74)

There wasn’t much more exhilarating to watch than when they were really going for it, at least not until Ronaldo arrived.

All throughout the world, people are familiar with Manchester United because to the earliest, hazy black-and-white images of Best holding the ball.

When you consider the state of the fields where the 1968 European Cup victor worked his magic, it’s even more astounding.

He scored 179 goals while playing in 470 games for the team.

BRYAN ROBSON (1981-94)

Many of the fabled exploits of the original Captain Marvel took place in Old Trafford, and those events will live on in mythology.

The best of them came when Diego Maradona’s Barcelona flew to Manchester with a 2-0 lead after the first leg of their European Cup Winners Cup quarterfinal in 1983–1984.

This is Robson’s best moment. He contributed two goals, sparking United’s amazing 3-0 triumph. He never failed to say anything.

DAVID BECKHAM (1992-2003)

Many of the fabled exploits of the first Captain Marvel occurred in Old Trafford, and these stories will endure.

The best of them occurred in the European Cup Winners Cup quarterfinal of 1983–1984, when Diego Maradona’s Barcelona traveled to Manchester with a 2-0 advantage from the first leg.

Robson’s finest hour is about to begin. He grabbed two goals to start United’s amazing 3-0 triumph. He was never silent about anything.

the spark that ignited Sir Alex’s reign of terror. After losing the 1992 title game, Cantona’s Leeds needed a spark, and the swagger and confidence he provided to the team was just what they required.

With 82 goals and 185 games played throughout his five seasons at Old Trafford, he guided Manchester United to four league titles and two FA Cups.

He disappeared into thin air once more, never to be seen again.

CRISTIANO RONALDO (2003-2009 & 2021-2022)

The Portuguese great was one of the best players in the world during his debut season at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo won the Champions League once, the FA Cup twice, the League Cup twice, and the Premier League three times when he was a member of the team.

In 2009, he eventually moved to Real Madrid, where he faced off against Lionel Messi for the distinction of being the best player in the world.

Ronaldo quickly returned to United after leaving Juventus in 2021, where he led the squad in goals scored during his first season back despite displaying signs of regression from his first spell with the club.

When Erik ten Hag was appointed manager in 2022, tensions escalated immediately. The prodigal son quickly left again after his contract was mutually terminated following an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.

The fallen idol’s irritation about being benched and his lack of playing time under Ten Hag reached a boiling point when Ronaldo stormed down the Old Trafford tunnel after refusing to enter as a replacement.

However, many believe that Ronaldo’s return to the team cannot lessen the shine they gave to his prior stay here.

MEMPHIS DEPAY (2015-2017)

Liverpool and Arsenal were after the Dutchman before Louis van Gaal persuaded him to sign with United.

After 18 forgettable months, the winger quit.

Early on, he griped about having to play twice as many games per week than anticipated, and he never lived up to the expectations.

Perhaps most infamously, he reported for duty abroad looking dapper.

ANGEL DI MARIA (2014-2015)

Wow, did Van Gaal actually make that decision?

Di Maria’s miserable time at Old Trafford was caused as much by Van Gaal’s dull tactics as it was by the player.

Di Maria will now share his thoughts on having the chance to don the storied jersey: “I didn’t care about the Manchester United No. 7 at first; it was just a shirt,” the speaker said.

In Manchester, the coach was the cause of my problems. The worst boss I’ve ever had was Van Gaal. Without a doubt, no monuments are now in the works.

ALEXIS SANCHEZ (2018-2020)

Never before have so many resources been used for so little. He reeked in both his performances and demeanor.

The most expensive free transfer in football history was the reverse move made by Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January 2018.

Despite costing the team about £60 million in salary, add-ons, signing fees, etc., he played 45 times for United and scored five goals. They couldn’t get him out of the building quickly enough.