6 Footballers who have played for both Manchester United and Real Madrid in the 21st Century

Cristiano performed at a legendary level for both clubs
Cristiano performed at a legendary level for both clubs

#6 Angel Di Maria

Angel Di Maria's tenure with United was a disaster
Angel Di Maria's tenure with United was a disaster

Angel Di Maria, the Argentine attacking midfielder, is yet another player who has played for both those clubs. Di Maria can play as a central attacking midfielder as well as a left winger. He is known for his powerful shooting and good dribbling skills.

He was signed by Real Madrid in 2010 and played for them for five seasons. Di Maria played alongside stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Mesut Ozil, and Gareth Bale and also won 1 La Liga and 1 UEFA Champions League title for them.

Di Maria scored 36 goals in 190 matches for Real and also won the runners-up medal for Argentina in the 2014 World Cup. After the World Cup, he was signed by Manchester United as their the then coach, Luis Van Gaal, was looking for a quality winger for his side.

Di Maria, however, struggled to get a regular place in the starting line-up of United and played in only 32 matches in his solitary season with them. He scored only four goals and failed to win any silverware with them. He moved to Paris Saint Germain in 2015 and has been with them since then.

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