Manchester United: Top five number 10's in club history

Manchester United: Top five number 10’s in club history

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford on March 11, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

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Polarizing. Controversial. Awe-inspiring.

Just a few words that come to mind when thinking of Wayne Rooney in his prime for United.

He’s Manchester United’s all time leading scorer and propelled the club to the 2008 Champions League win.

He’s brought Old Trafford to its feet countless times, and the world bore witness to images of the No. 10 United shirt with his name plastered on the back thanks to a goal against Manchester City. Maybe you’ve seen it:

Despite the botched transfer requests, and steep decline at the end of his career, there is denying that he is truly the greatest player to have worn the United No. 10 in the modern footballing era.

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