Eric Cantona

Eric Cantona is one of the most charismatic and polarizing figures in football history, transforming Manchester United into a dominant force in the Premier League during the 1990s. With his unmistakable posture, shirt collar raised and haughty gaze, the Frenchman won four Premier League titles in five years with the Reds. He became world famous for the 1995 incident when he delivered a flying kick to an opposing fan, but returned to football even more brilliantly and led United to the double in 1996. His philosophical and artistic influence on football made him a cultural icon far beyond the pitch.