Ranking Manchester United's No.7s in the Premier League

#3 David Beckham

David Beckham was a worthy successor for the No.7 shirt at Old Trafford

David Beckham actually wore more than one number during his time at Old Trafford, including the No.10 and No.28 jerseys. However, the No.7 shirt will always be the synonymous digit with the club’s greatest ever crosser.

In addition to becoming a global superstar off the pitch, the youth team graduate enjoyed a trophy glittered decade in the Manchester United first-team. His importance to Sir Alex Ferguson’s side was underlined in 1997 when he was selected as the player to take Eric Cantona’s No.7 shirt.

Just two years later, Beckham played a starring role in the club’s greatest ever season. First, he provided a stunning equaliser on the final day against Tottenham as Manchester United eventually won 2-1 to clinch the Premier League title. Just a few days later, the set-piece specialist produced the two most important corners of his life as the Red Devils claimed the most dramatic Champions League final victory in injury time.

The 1998/99 treble will always remain the standout season in Beckham’s career, but the England man was equally fantastic for several years prior to an acrimonious departure in 2003. He’ll always be regarded as a Premier League great while his partnership with right-back Gary Neville is arguably the best that Old Trafford has ever seen.