Player Of The Month

Welcome to the newest feature of GGMU. This is the place where a new voting system helps you, the United fans, to decide on your favourite United player, past or present. All you have to do, is simple choose one of the two players opposite, and vote for them. Each month, the selection of players will have a theme.

On the first day of each month, there will be a feature about the winning player on this page, and the next two players to vote from.

This month, we want to know who you think will be the most missed, after their departure from Old Trafford this summer: Kleberson or Phil Neville?
Remember to check back to see if the player you voted for won!

The winner of 'Player of the Month' August 2005 is...

Player Of The Month

Which of these players do you think deserves to win 'Player of The Month September 2005'?

Cristiano Ronaldo

NAME: Cristiano Ronaldo
D.O.B: 05/02/1985
PLACE OF BIRTH: Madeira, Portugal
POSITION: Midfield

VITAL STATS:

    Cristiano Ronaldo began his footballing career at the Portugese club Nacional. He then moved to Sporting Lisbon, another big club in Portugal, and made his debut there at just seventeen. There, he made 25 appearances and scored three goals. It was also during his time at Sporting Lisbon, that many European football scouts were watching the young boy and his talent.
    Manchester United were first amazed by Ronaldo's wide range of skill during a pre-season friendly match against Sporting Lisbon. After discussing Ronaldo with the players, SIr Alex made his move and decideded to sign him.
     Ronaldo made his Manchester United debut that summer, against Bolton Wonderers in August 2003. From the second he stepped onto the pitch, all United fans could see that the �12.4 million summer signing was money well spent.
     Ronaldo continued to impress all, and had a fantastic first season with United. He ended his season with an equally as brilliant award: The Sir Matt Busby Player Of The Year Award.
     On went Ronaldo into the 2004/2005 campagin, continuing with his fancy footwork and step-overs. He often teamed up with Ryan Giggs, which caused chaos for their opponents down the wings, as the pair switched sides. Despite the season finishing trophy-less, Ronaldo took it into his stride, and played fantastically well.

Ronaldo playing for his country at Euro 2004