Ranking the top 10 world-class foreigners to play for Manchester United

#1 Eric Cantona

Eric Cantona was one of the greatest captains and strikers in the history of Manchester United

Honours at the club: 4 x Premier League, 2 x FA Cup, 3 x Community Shield

When Eric Cantona moved to Old Trafford from Leeds United in 1992 for £1.62 million, few would have expected him to lead the epoch of glory in the 90s.

Known for his miffy nature and a rather a vociferous tongue, the budding Fergie's Fledgelings couldn't have asked for a better leader to show them the right path.

What needs to be appreciated about Cantona is the fact that he was well-versed in speaking volumes both on the pitch and in the dressing room.

The flamboyant Frenchman was blessed with a deadly eye for goals and mastered the art of rattling the net at a level few can boast of.

His numbers at Old Trafford do little to in encompassing his forte, but then, when have statistics actually and truly helped in uncovering the true quality of every player?

Affectionately nicknamed 'King Eric' by the Old Trafford faithful, Cantona retired at the age of 31 at Manchester United with 82 goals in 185 games under his belt.

To the outsiders, Cantona might be a figure who was incessantly cornered by controversies in his entire career.

But to the United supporters, he is nothing less than a Messiah, a lovable personality who led the foundation of their domineering years in the Premier League.