When asked about who he thinks is Man United’s greatest player of all time, Sir Jim Ratcliffe told the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast: “Probably [Cristiano] Ronaldo, I guess.
“I remember Bobby Charlton a bit, and he was obviously the legend of Manchester United. George Best, I suppose, was probably the most naturally gifted player I’ve ever seen play football.
“But I once asked Alex Ferguson who the best player he had ever coached was, and he said Ronaldo. It was the first time I met [Ferguson], actually, at a League Managers Association dinner.”
Ronaldo enjoyed a memorable career at Old Trafford (mostly in his first stint) as he scored 145 goals and provided 64 assists in 345 appearances across all competitons – also helping the club win the Premier League and Champions League titles.
However, his departure from the club in 2021 was a really bitter one as he bad-mouthed Erik ten Hag, the Glazers and many things about Man United in an interview with Piers Morgan.
When it comes to deciding who is Man United’s greatest-ever player, there can be quite a lot of debate because of so many iconic players representing the club.
