Despite an unremarkable start to his career at several French clubs, a five-year stint at Old Trafford made Cantona a Manchester United icon.

His controversial attitude was embodied by an infamous Kung-Fu kick in 1995 which saw him arrested and banned for four months, yet the Frenchman is regarded as United’s best-ever player by many fans.

Cantona in France

All Cantona goals with Man. United

Cantina infamous Kung-Fu kick