Supposed superstars like Memphis Depay, Angel Di Maria and Alexis Sanchez have all failed to do it, but others carved their names in Manchester United legend. Could Jadon Sancho succeed where those recent failures fell short and become an icon in the No. 7 shirt for Manchester United?

To some clubs, a number below is just that – a number. However, for The Red Devils, wearing the number seven brings with it something completely different. Not only is the player who wears ‘No. 7’ on their back expected to hit the heights and become a legend at the club, but they have to play in a certain way and light up Old Trafford. Why is that? Well, there’s a whole lot of history behind the mystic shirt when it comes to the most successful club in English football.

While we have to credit honourable mentions to players who have worn the famous No. 7 shirt at Old Trafford such as Steve Coppell (1975/76 – 1981/82), Jesper Olsen (1985/86 – 1986/87), Danny Wallace (1992/93) and Lee Sharpe (1990/91), we’ve taken a look back through the archives and found the seven best No. 7’s to play at Old Trafford. Let’s look at them in reverse order of greatness.

7. Antonio Valencia (2012/13 – 2013/14)