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#8 Bobby Charlton
One of the most famous football statues of all time features Bobby Charlton, George Best and Dennis Law, three of the greatest players Manchester United have ever produced. It is a mark of respect from a club like no other, and Charlton is one player truly deserving of such an accolade.
Charlton, a survivor of the Munich Air Disaster, took United to the top of the football pyramid, scoring two goals in the European Cup final of 1968 in a tournament United would not win again for three long decades. The prolific goal-scoring midfielder was also an England legend, but he will be equally remembered for his exploits as a United player till death and beyond.
#7 Paolo Maldini
Paolo Maldini is synonymous with AC Milan and took the club to the greatest heights it has ever reached during its storied history.
One of the best left-backs to have ever graced the game, Maldini, won an impressive 25 trophies with the Rossoneri, a tally that included five Champions League triumphs, as he helped Milan become the biggest force in global football during his period.
Maldini, whose #3 shirt was retired by Milan following his retirement, was the all-time record appearance maker in the Italian top flight before Gianluigi Buffon usurped his compatriot last season.
#6 Virgil Van Dijk
When Virgil Van Dijk was bought for a reported fee of £75 million by Liverpool, many felt that the central defender would crumble under the pressure of expectations. On the contrary, the Dutchman managed to up his game several notches during his spell at Liverpool as the club entered a period of continental and domestic success the likes of which the Kop had not seen for ages.
Van Dijk himself has emerged as a lynchpin in Jurgen Klopp's scheme of things and has become one of the greatest centre-backs in the world in the process. In fact, such was his importance to the Liverpool cause in their Premier League-winning campaign last season that he became only the fifth outfield player to play every minute for a victorious side in the competition's history.
#5 Eric Cantona
Another Manchester United legend who will forever remain in the hearts of the fans, Eric Cantona, played an instrumental role in transforming Manchester United into a team to beat in the Premier League era, leading them to four titles and setting up the years of success that the Alex Ferguson era would bring.
King Eric, who retired early, was one of the quirkiest characters in the team and got into a fair share of controversies, but he was one of the greatest forwards of his age.
