| Manchester United Quick Facts | |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Stadium | Old Trafford |
| Nickname | The Red Devils |
| Fans Club | The Red Army |
| Manager | Erik Ten Hag |
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Manchester United’s Major Records: Highlights
- Most League titles (20)
- Most Premier League trophies (13)
- Most Community Shield titles (21)
- First English Club to win the European Cup (1968)
Trophies and Titles won by Manchester United
- Premier League/ First Division: 1907-08, 1910-11, 1951-52, 1955-56, 1956-57, 1964-65, 1966-67, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2012-13
- Second Division: 1935-36, 1974-75
- FA Cup: 19908-09, 1947-48, 1962-63, 1976-77, 1982-83, 1984-85, 1989-90, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1998-99, 2003-04, 2015-16
- EFL Cup: 1991-92, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2016-17, 2022-23
- Charity Shield/ Community Shield: 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967, 1977, 1983, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016
- European Cup/ UEFA Champions League: 1967-68, 1998-99, 2007-08
- European Cup Winners Cup: 1990-91
- UEFA Europa League: 2016-17
- UEFA Super Cup: 1991
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2008
- Intercontinental Cup: 1999
Manchester United Manager: Erik ten Hag
Erik Ten Hag, a former player turned manager from Holland, is the current coach of Manchester United. He was an active player from 1989 until his retirement at age 32 in 2002. Post-retirement, ten Hag began his coaching career with U17 players. He had to wait until 2013 when he got a managerial post with Bayern Munich II.
The Dutchman covered a great distance From Utrecht to Ajax in 2017. Man United appointed him at the end of the 2021-22 season.
Many players have shown great improvement on Ten Hag’s watch. Importantly, the club has got back to winning ways, making the EFL Cup its own in 2022-23.
Owners of Manchester United: The Glazer Family
After being rescued from bankruptcy, Manchester United became privately owned in 1902.
In 1984, Robert Maxwell, a media tycoon made a takeover bid. Five years later, a similar bid was made by Michael Knighton, a property trader. Following another ownership bid in 1998 by the Rupert Murdoch-owned BSkyB, American entrepreneur Malcolm Glazer grabbed a 15% shareholding in 2003.
Increasing his stake steadily, Glazer delisted the company from the London Stock Exchange in 2005. The Glazer family eventually gained complete ownership for a final purchase price of nearly £800 million.
Manchester United’s History
When the club was founded in 1878, it was known as ‘Newton Heath FC;’ the name was changed to Manchester United in 1902. The club won a maiden title six years later. However, the Red Devils became a major force only in the fifties. On the watch of Sir Matt Busby, United won three titles over a decade. In 1957, Sir Busby led the club in the European Cup, a first for an English club.
Tragedy struck in 1958, when the whole team perished in a plane crash while returning from a match in Europe. Busby, a survivor of the crash, joined hands with Sir Bobby Charlton — renowned as the greatest ever United player — to rebuild the team. Before he retired in 1969, Busby led the team to two league titles and a first European Cup.
No other manager enjoyed the same kind of success until the arrival of Sir Alex Ferguson in 1986. On Ferguson’s watch, United won 13 Premier League in addition to 2 Champions League trophies. The team enjoyed peak success in the 1998-99 season when they won the treble comprising the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League.
Manchester United’s All-Time Favourite Players
The following players from United’s history have left a lasting legacy at Old Trafford:
Sir Bobby Charlton
Arguably the greatest United player of all time, Sir Bobby Charlton scored 249 goals in 758 matches for the side. He was dominant in the sixties; in 1968, he led United to their maiden European Cup.
A complete player, he was renowned for his passing ability, vision and goal hunger. Remaining dedicated to the club beyond his playing career, Sir Bobby has had a lasting influence on the football culture at Old Trafford.
Sir Matt Busby
Renowned mainly as a manager, Sir Matt Busby left his imprint as a player during the club’s early history. He inspired the principles of young talent development and attacking flair that continues to be evident at the club.
Busby’s backing of young talent helped the Busby Babes to become one of the youngest squads to win a championship trophy. His leadership acumen, especially evident after the Munich Air Disaster, contributed to the club’s resilient identity.
Ryan Giggs
With 963 matches — in which he scored 168 goals — Ryan Giggs has played more matches than another professional footballer in history. Consistency and longevity rarely go together – Giggs epitomised these virtues.
The ultimate midfielder, Giggs combined dribbling ability with adaptability and intelligent play. His legendary status at United is statistically backed. During his tenure, between 1990 and 2014, the club bagged 2 Champions League, 4 FA Cup and 13 Premier League trophies.
Manchester United FAQs
Who is the most famous player of Manchester United?
Their most famous player is Sir Matt Busby who survived the Munich air disaster to rebuild the team along with Sir Bobby Charlton.
Who are Manchester United’s greatest traditional rivals?
Manchester United have an intense rivalry with Liverpool, a rivalry that stems from historical, cultural and economic reasons,
How many trophies have Manchester United won?
Manchester United have won 69 trophies. Their domestic titles comprise first division league, second division, FA Cup, EFL Cup, and Charity Shield/ Community Shield trophies.
Their European titles include European Cup/ UEFA Champions League, European Cup Winners Cup, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup. The Red Devils have also won Worldwide titles in the form of FIFA Club World Cup and Intercontinental Cup.
