Mcmanaman, only anecdotal but I know quite a few Liverpool fans and none of them regard him as a lfc legend and I really can't see real madrid thinking of him as a legend either
Great players that are not Legends at any club
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The way Ince celebrated after scoring for Liverpool against us soured a lot of peoples opinion of him and puts a huge question mark over any claim of him being a Man Utd club legend.
Well Henrick Larsoon has cult status at United, and he's a legend at Celtic and Barca
Absolutely, that's the problem with many mentioned here, too many extraordinary players but at the same time journeyman. Di Maria could have of become one if he didn't face a dispute with the Club managers, his demands and the new transfers.
But I agree, also like you've said, just the Di Stefano Madrid had tons of palyers that stayed in the club for centuries winning everything.
PD: Another vital contribution from Di Maria was the Copa del rey that won Mou, that was a vital win that at least put some level of parity with Barca in such period, he was extraordinary that match, the assist to CR was fantastic and what a header from the Portuguese.
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Higuain really fecked it up with Napoli going to Juve and as bizarre as nowadays might sound, maybe time healed the issue, Batistuta going to Roma infuriated many of his ultra fans in Fiore.
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You forgot Marcelo, the most decorated player in Madrid's history.
Casemiro probably not.
Larsson done a job at United but he was well past his best. Wouldn't personally put him as some sort of cult figure. A few months doesn't attain that status for me unless they do something unbelievable.
But each to their own, brilliant player in his day, too bad he was at United aged 26 and played for 5/6 years in our red shirt
Here’s the new list
Lukaku
Owen
Ozil
Alexis Sanchez
Higuain
Aubameyang
Forlan
Roy Makaay
Hargreaves
Lukaku
Owen
Ozil
Alexis Sanchez
Higuain
Aubameyang
Forlan
Roy Makaay
Hargreaves
+ he redeemed himself for England as well, that game against Greece at OT he basically dragged England to the WC finals
To me Beckham is undoubtedly a legend for united and England. He was thought of very highly at Madrid as well but not sure he'd be classed as a legendary player for them
All true but he is regarded with cult status at United by a lot of fans who were around at the time
Not at Madrid I agree, but anyone disagreeing with United and/or England knows feck all about football IMO!
I am quite sure majority of non United football world hardly even knows he played for us and connects him with Barca, and rest with Celtic.
Sammy Traoré is a PSG legend!Armand has no business being mentioned.
PSG legends pre QSI are the likes of Rai, Susic, Dahler, Luis Fernandez, Fournier, Pauleta, Ricardo, Rocheteau, Baratelli or Lama. Then you have a group of players that could/should be legends but aren't really like Le Guen, Bravo, Ginola, Weah or Valdo.
And yes Ibrahimovic, Cavani, Maxwell and Thiago Silva are PSG legends.
What about Mbappé? He has to be a PSG legend even though he has never been cherished by the fans like Cavani or Ibra. Does he make the top 5?
I'm shocked anyone would think David Beckham's United legend status is even up for debate. I totally disagree with saying Ronaldo isn't one too, but I can see where people are coming from with that seeing as he left before his absolute peak and his antics when he came back.
You're right Marcelo would be up there too
That's it, it's a personal choice. I was around then and long before that, I've no issues with others regarding him or anyone else with whatever status they believe he is. Just me personally don't see him in that way.
Forlan is a Man Utd legend, we still sing his name at matches today and to say Owen isnt a Liverpool legend is ridiculous
Still doesn't change the fact that he has a cult status with a lot of United fans, as does Diego Forlan whom I suspect the vast majority of non-United fans have no idea he played for us either
The important thing is the scousers know who he is and what he did
It might be ridiculous but apparently Owen isn't regarded as one by a lot ofthe mousers, Forlan, IMO, is a cult hero not a legend
No argument thereThe important thing is the scousers know who he is and what he did
Has anyone said Harry Kewell
Sammy Traoré is definitely a legend.
But seriously Traoré, Yepes, Pochettino, Camara and a few others are fan favorites. And yes Mbappé will be a legend when he leaves.
Veron is a legend at 2-3 clubs.
We sing Forlan’s name because of his brace against scousers. That’s about it really. I love Forlan but he did nothing for us to be honest. And Owen isn’t considered a legend at Liverpool for right or wrong reasons. That’s like saying Tevez is a legend for us. I don’t know how that’s news to you.
Well Liverpool fans class Gerrard as a club legend despite the fact he cost them at least 2 league titles and was ready to turn his back on them and join Chelsea until he was forced to stay.
How are you comparing Tevez to Owen? Owen won Liverpool a treble in 2001 while Tevez was a sub for us.
Casillas, Carvajal and Marcelo?
Neymar perhaps? Outside of Santos I don't think he'd be considered a legend at the two big European clubs he played for. At Barca he was certainly part of a devastating trio but was overshadowed by Messi. And then I feel he cheapened his status by accepting a big money move to a smaller club at a far inferior league while still at his peak.
Then at PSG he achieved nothing of note, again being overshadowed by another generational superstar in Mbappe, and to add further insult Messi later joins the party too. Then of course there were the injuries. As per brand he again fecks off for another financially motivated move this time to Saudi.
Then at PSG he achieved nothing of note, again being overshadowed by another generational superstar in Mbappe, and to add further insult Messi later joins the party too. Then of course there were the injuries. As per brand he again fecks off for another financially motivated move this time to Saudi.
4th on all time appearances and was “Mr PSG” at one stage. Very solid performer who played over 400 games for the club, won player of the year and played numerous positions over nearly a decade at the club. He is definitely in the discussion for his longevity and how fond supporters were for him, much like Park for us.Armand has no business being mentioned.
PSG legends pre QSI are the likes of Rai, Susic, Dahler, Luis Fernandez, Fournier, Pauleta, Ricardo, Rocheteau, Baratelli or Lama. Then you have a group of players that could/should be legends but aren't really like Le Guen, Bravo, Ginola, Weah or Valdo.
And yes Ibrahimovic, Cavani, Maxwell and Thiago Silva are PSG legends.
Was Luis Figo a legend anywhere? I know he played for both Real and Barcelona which cant have done him any favors.
Ahh.. didn’t realize he was in their HOF
Madrid easily
I was quite surprised too. But I guess that treble season is iconic in the clubs history. Milito is there too alongside Meazza and Mazzola!
He really isn't. He has longevity during one of the worst period of club history and while he was a good player, he has never been Mr PSG and never will. During most of his tenure Pauleta was Mr PSG and after that they didn't really have one but the closest thing to it would be Zoumana Camara.
The thing about Armand is that he had a very mild personality and his play wasn't inspiring. He is just a good player that stated a long time.
Would Neymar count?
I am not sure what his standing with Santos is to be honest but don't think Barca fans respected his move to PSG and fans at PSG were fickle with him (like everyone)
I am not sure what his standing with Santos is to be honest but don't think Barca fans respected his move to PSG and fans at PSG were fickle with him (like everyone)
Plenty of articles refer to him as such and he got a really nice send-off. I think you are underestimating fans fondness for him, but we shall agree to disagree. I understand your argument as adheres to the players’ quality having him miss the cut.
There aren’t many players who would play that many games for a club, be popular with the fans and wouldn’t even be considered, but I accept your argument.
Robinho. Don't think RM or city would consider him as a legend. Same as AC Milan.
Plenty of articles write utter bs and it's an example of it. PSG fans having fondness for him(which would be an overstatement) doesn't make him a legend, the same applies to Sammy Traoré, Mario Yepes or Pochettino.
I think Atletico consider Forlán a legend for them. He's the only striker to win the Golden Boot for Atletico.