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#2 Eric Cantona (1992-1997)
Eric 'The King' Cantona made his debut on English soil in February 1992 when he signed for Leeds United after former Liverpool manager Graeme Souness famously rejected a Merseyside move for him the previous year.
The Marseille-born forward helped the Peacocks to the final Football League First Division title before it was replaced by the Premier League as the country's top-flight. He netted six goals for the club that term but a series of disappointing results the next season saw him join fierce rivals Manchester United at the end of the year to become one of Sir Alex Ferguson's premier signings.
The enigmatic Frenchman became one of the most important figures at Old Trafford in the early 90s and has often been credited with revolutionising the way football was played at the club. His charismatic presence, coupled with his tenacity, technical skill and ability to win games when called upon, earned him his iconic status at Manchester.
Cantona registered 70 goals and 56 assists for the Red Devils in the English top-flight and went on to win four league titles and two FA Cups. He retired at the tender age of 30 in 1997, much to the surprise and disappointment of the United faithful.
