Ranking Manchester United's 5 best left-footed players in Premier League history

Manchester United are one of the greatest English sides of all-time. Their rich culture and values have yielded them numerous elite trophies along the way.

The Premier League is no stranger to their dominance. The Red Devils have lifted the title 13 times and maintained a continued presence in the league.

A big part of the glory has been the world-class talent that the club has produced through their academy. Talent bought through the global transfer network has also paid dividends.

On that note, let's take a look at

5 best left-footed players in Manchester United's Premier League history

#5 Luke Shaw

Manchester United v Atalanta: Group F - UEFA Champions League

Luke Shaw is currently one of the most talented left-footed fullbacks in the ranks at Manchester United as well as the England national team. Shaw was signed in the summer of 2014 from Southampton for around £30 million. During that time, the exorbitant transfer fee made considerable headlines. It meant Shaw became the most expensive teenager in world football.

Shaw returned in 2016 from a career-threatening double leg break injury suffered in 2015. Since then, his importance to the Red Devils has grown through leaps and bounds, especially in recent seasons.

After a series of horror seasons under former manager Jose Mourinho, his performances have picked up massively under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Shaw's outstanding display at the Euros with England also stands as a testament to his improved pedigree.

Shaw is certainly a strong and wilful left-footed fullback for Manchester United. He thrives alongside the likes of Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba through midfield.

The Red Devils surely have a quality left-footed fullback that they can rely on in the long run.

#4 Patrice Evra

Manchester United v Aston Villa - Premier League

Patrice Evra is another massively talented left-footed fullback that Manchester United fans have adored throughout the years. Under United's managerial godfather, Sir Alex Ferguson, Evra put in incredible performances through the left side of United's defense.

For Manchester United, Evra was an important part of the first team and led by example. Thanks to his fiesty personality, he was a player who was never scared to have a go at the opposition and stand up for his teammates.

During his time at the club, he won five Premier League titles. He also won the UEFA Champions League title in 2007-08.

The Red Devils had a proven left-footed in Patrice Evra who would always step up for them in big games.

#3 Juan Mata

Southampton v Manchester United - Premier League

Juan Mata is an extremely talented left-footed playmaker at Manchester United. He was signed from Chelsea by Manchester United in January 2014 for £37.1 million.

On many occasions, Juan Mata's playmaking and extraordinary vision has been key for the Red Devils. A memorable display for Mata came when Manchester United won at Anfield in 2015. He scored a bicycle kick and got the winner in a roughly contested match that ended 2-1 to the visitors.

However, Mata has seen his game time fall after the introduction of Bruno Fernandes in the no. 10 role. Yet he promises to be an elite left-footed attacker should United ever require cover for the spot.

#2 Robin Van Persie

Robin Van Persie is probably one of the most important left-footed strikers in the modern history of Manchester United. He made a spectacular name for himself with Premier League rivals Arsenal. After that stint, the dutch striker famously signed for Sir Alex Ferguson's Red Devils in the summer of 2012.

Van Persie proved to be one of Sir Alex's greatest ever transfers as he topped the Premier League goalscoring charts with 26 goals to his name. His performances played a major part in making Manchester United Premier League champions.

Throughout the season, Van Persie scored goals that often sent fans into football hysteria. During the fixture against Aston Villa, Van Persie scored a convincing hat-trick that clinched the title for United.

Robin Van Persie was an incredibly gifted left-footed striker for the Red Devils in the modern era.

#1 Ryan Giggs

Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United - Premier League

Giggs is one of the greatest players to have played for the Red Devils. He holds the all-time record of being the player with the most appearances for the Red Devils (963). He is also the Premier League's greatest playmaker with over 160 assists to his name across twenty-two seasons.

His quality of being left-footed and clinical in front of goal meant he always had a role to play in the team. This also made him one of Manchester United's most successful players with 13 Premier League titles to his name.

He is definitely the greatest left-footed player in Premier League history.