Cristiano performed at a legendary level for both clubs
#6 Angel Di Maria
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Angel Di Maria's tenure with United was a disaster
Angel Di Maria, the Argentine attacking midfielder, is yet another player who has played for both those clubs. Di Maria can play as a central attacking midfielder as well as a left winger. He is known for his powerful shooting and good dribbling skills.
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He was signed by Real Madrid in 2010 and played for them for five seasons. Di Maria played alongside stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Mesut Ozil, and Gareth Bale and also won 1 La Liga and 1 UEFA Champions League title for them.
Di Maria scored 36 goals in 190 matches for Real and also won the runners-up medal for Argentina in the 2014 World Cup. After the World Cup, he was signed by Manchester United as their the then coach, Luis Van Gaal, was looking for a quality winger for his side.
Di Maria, however, struggled to get a regular place in the starting line-up of United and played in only 32 matches in his solitary season with them. He scored only four goals and failed to win any silverware with them. He moved to Paris Saint Germain in 2015 and has been with them since then.
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Subhadeep Roy
Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.
Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.
Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.
Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.
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