Manchester United have had some legendary footballers over the years. These greats made their name with certain shirt numbers.
Taking up these jerseys now come with extra burdens. Hence some of the shirt numbers have remained vacant for a while. Here are five.
No. 3
Patrice Evra quickly comes to mind when this number is mentioned. However, Eric Bailly, currently on loan at Marseille, is the most recent occupant.
No.7
Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo all donned this jersey. However, since the Portuguese departure last year, it has remained vacant.
No. 15
Nemanja Vidic wore this jersey throughout his memorable eight years in Manchester. Andreas Perreira picked it up last season but left for Fulham this term.
No. 16
Michael Carrick famously won five Premier League, the Champions League and Europa League wearing no.16. The legendary Roy Keane also used this number.
No. 24
Beckham and Paul Scholes donned this number at different points early in their careers. However, it was Darren Fletcher that really made it his own.
