Cristiano Ronaldo has been ranked as the 10th greatest player in Manchester United’s history by The Athletic in its countdown of the club’s top 25 footballers.
The ranking, published by football writer Andy Mitten on Wednesday, recognised Ronaldo’s achievements during his two spells at Old Trafford, particularly his contribution to United’s dominance in English and European football under former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Ronaldo joined Manchester United from Sporting CP in 2003 and went on to make 346 appearances, scoring 145 goals before completing an £80 million move to Real Madrid in 2009, a transfer that remains the club’s biggest sale.
During his first spell at Old Trafford, the Portugal captain won nine trophies, including three Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2008.
His outstanding 2007-08 campaign saw him score 42 goals in all competitions, including 31 Premier League goals, helping United win the league title and
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