Thursday 7 July 2011

Legends : Eric Cantona


Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona or simply Eric Contona is a Manchester United legend where he won four Premier League titles in five years and two League and FA Cup Doubles.

Cantona is often regarded as having played a key role in the revival of Manchester United as a footballing force and he enjoys iconic status at the club.

He wore the number 7 shirt at United, which was previously worn by George Best and Bryan Robson, and subsequently worn by David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cantona is affectionately nicknamed by Manchester United fans "King Eric", and was voted as Manchester United's greatest ever player by Inside United magazine.

Full name : Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona
Date of birth : 24 May 1966
Place of birth : Marseille, France
Height : 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position : Forward

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