#5 Eric Cantona
One of the most charismatic and controversial footballers to play the game, Eric Cantona was a supremely gifted and talented footballer. Another legendary number 7 to play for Manchester United, the Frenchman is considered to have played a vital role in the revival of Manchester United’s fortunes.
Cantona walked about on the football pitch with a natural swagger and he is famous for wearing the number 7 shirt with his trademark upturned collar. The Frenchman had something of a cult status at Manchester United with fans affectionately calling him “King Eric.”
Although Cantona was part of the infamous ‘kung-fu’ kick incident, his impact in the Premier League cannot be discounted. King Eric won four Premier League titles with United and is widely credited with kickstarting Red Devils’ dominance in the Premier League era.