Eric Cantona

Eric Cantona is a French former footballer whose years at Manchester United helped establish the club’s dominance in the early Premier League. After playing for Marseille and Leeds United, he joined Manchester United in 1992 and contributed to its first league championship for 26 years.

A forward valued for his technique, vision and creative influence, Cantona became a central figure in Alex Ferguson’s side. He won four Premier League titles during his time at Old Trafford, wearing the number seven shirt, and retired from the club in 1997.