Manchester United Best/Greatest Strikers in History

Who is Manchester united best striker? Manchester United as a club has earned a reputation for being among the most successful clubs in English football. 

Also nicknamed as "the Red Devils" the English Premier League team has won a total of 43 major trophies; more than any other EPL club.

So, in essence, these stats speak volumes of the club's good football but behind all the glitters of the trophy, United strikers have been a driving force. If not for any other thing, Manchester United management has an eye for prolific strikers and the likes of Wayne Rooney, Christiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Eric Cantona are perfect examples of these seasoned finishers. 

In short, there are other prominent strikers that had played for the Red Devil; and this can rightly make a long, debatable argument especially among united fans on who the best is. 

Goals Scored: 253 

Wayne Rooney is arguably the best Manchester United striker. The English professional footballer was signed by United for a then-record fee of £25.6 million in 2004. The attacker went on to score a massive 253 goals across all competitions.

He has helped the club to win 5 Premier League trophies, Champions League among others during his 13 years stay. The England international also parades the record of being United's top all-around goal scorer.

2. Eric Cantona

Goals Scored: 91

Eric Cantona can be said to be the best Frenchman to wear the Manchester United jersey. However, for a man of great talents and skills, the attacker was somehow signed for a meagre £1.2m from Leeds United.

Nevertheless, the France striker lead United to 4 Premier League trophies and had one of the highest shot conversion rates in EPL during his time. Despite the many successes attained with the Red Devil Cantona retired at an early age of 30.

Goals Scored: 121

Without the benefit of a doubt, Andy Cole is among Manchester United best strikers. The Professional football player was known for his excellent goal conversion ratio and helped the Red Devil win the UEFA European Champions League and Five English Premier League titles.

4. Ruud van Nistelrooy

Goals Scored: 150

Deserving a spot among the best attackers to had worn the Manchester United jersey 

Ruud van Nistelrooy was a decorated professional football player. The Dutch player like others on the list had a decent goal conversation rate.

The Manchester United ace was also good at scoring all manners of goals ranging from long-range to simple tap-ins. However, despite having spent/enjoyed an incredible time at Old Trafford the talented could only win one English Premier League trophy.

It could be right to assume that he came at a time the Red Devil was suffering from trophy drought but given the goals; especially crucial ones scored the Dutchman is among the books of United's most prolific attackers.

Goals Scored: 127 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is one of the best Manchester United attackers. The Norwegian professional football player was like what we call a "Super Sub". This is one thing that made United fans love him; the Norwegian was good at scoring crucial goals and at when needed.

In 1999 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored a spectacular winning goal for United in a Champions League Final game after coming on from the bench. Nonetheless, the Norwegian later became the head coach of the club and was sacked in 2020 after a run of poor results.

Goals Scored: 34

Carlos Tevez is among United's most formidable forwarders. Despite having a successful two-year spell at Old Trafford the Argentine professional football player was not so prolific in front of goal; scoring a total of 34 for the club.

Nevertheless, in his time, the Argentine forwarder was part of the lethal attacking trio alongside Christiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.

Goals Scored: 56

Aside from bringing among Manchester United best strikers, Dimitar Berbatov is arguably the greatest Bulgarian professional football to have played for the club.

Berbatov was a striker who was both innovative and creative at goal; scoring 56 goals across 4 football seasons with the club. His goal awareness earned him a spot as the favourite in the hearts of many Manchester United fans.

Goals Scored: 58

Robin Van Persie is one of the potential Manchester United Legends. The Dutch professional football player played a very vital role in 2012 when United won the English Premier League trophy - scoring 30 goals among several goal involvements.

This was the year Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down as United's head manager following a successful career. Moreover, the attacker is the best Dutchman to play at Old Trafford aside Ruud van Nistelrooy.

The argument on who the best Manchester United attackers are is common and familiar. However, this post answers that by analysing the attackers and how much success they have contributed to the club.