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#3 Federico Macheda
Although Federico Macheda had a forgettable time for the majority of his career at Manchester United, his debut was quite the opposite. The 2008-09 title race was a hotly contested one. United, Liverpool and Chelsea went toe-to-toe for the title in the final few months of the season.
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Every point was crucial and it seemed like the Red Devils had let three important ones slip against Aston Villa in April. With United losing 2-1 heading into the final-third, Sir Alex Ferguson gambled on a 17-year-old Macheda to make a difference.
Macheda found the ball at his feet in extra time and scored with a deft curling finish into the corner. The Italian sent Old Trafford into a frenzy with his late stunner and ensured United got all three points.
The Red Devils moved a point clear of Liverpool in the title race after this game. They eventually won the league with a four-point lead over the Reds.
#2 Paul Scholes
One of Manchester United’s greatest players in the Premier League era, Paul Scholes made his debut against Port Vale in the League Cup in 1994. A product of United’s academy, he initially began his career as a forward, before Sir Alex realized he was better suited to the midfield.
Scholes put his finishing skills to good use in their win over Port Vale, scoring both goals in his side’s 2-1 win. The 19-year-old also went on to score on his Premier League debut against Ipswich just three days later in a 3-2 loss.
The gifted Englishman is one of the greatest midfielders the Premier League has seen. The “Ginger Ninja” went on to win an astonishing 11 league titles, two Champions League trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups amongst other accolades. Scholes retired in 2013, marking an end to an incredible career.
#1 Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney joined Manchester United in 2004 from Everton as a bright 18-year-old. He went on to become one of their and world football's greatest ever players.
Rooney was signed for £26 million and was the most expensive teenager at the time. After an impressive Euro campaign in 2004, the world was waiting for Rooney’s debut with United.
Rooney’s debut was delayed due to an unfortunate injury at the Euros. However, the Englishman made sure it was worth the wait with his exceptional performance in the Champions League against Fenerbache. Rooney bagged a hat-trick and an assist in United’s emphatic 6-2 win.
Old Trafford witnessed the start of an extraordinary career as Rooney went on to score 253 goals for Man United. United’s record goalscorer also won five Premier League titles, one Champions League, four League Cups, and one FA Cup with the Red Devils.
