Who is the most underrated Man United player of the Premier League era, and why? 🤔

stephenjholmes11d ago

Denis Irwin

pranav.shahaney3d ago

It was definitely Carrick. Park was praised a lot for his versatility and work-rate. Carrick did so much of the dirty work in a midfield pivot and also controlled the tempo so well. England would have had better results in major tournaments if he was at the base of their midfield and two of Scholes, Lampard and Gerrard starting ahead based on the opponents

amirmir3d ago

Ruud van Nistelrooy. Best pure finisher in United's history. Of course based on what players did whilst they were at the club, so not Real Madrid Ronaldo.

josh.barker3d ago

Don’t think you can really say Carrick or PJS are underrated anymore. They certainly were at the time but so many people have since come out to say how important they actually were it kind of makes them not underrated anymore

bpwatson20253d ago

Van nistoroy always thought he never got Cantona giggs Beckham Keane!! Recognition

caleb.sage3d ago

For his longevity at this level, I don’t think Evra gets enough credit. Was a strong, solid and reliable full-back.

dantowen819513d ago

People forget how good Kanchelskis was! A massive part of our early Prem success. See also Paul Parker and Gary Palister

jamie.theodosi3d ago

Darren Fletcher. When he came to the Albion he brought such a class. Similar with Jonny Evans, best CB I’ve seen at Albion in my lifetime probably

tom.procter3d ago

Carrick did get plaudits but I don’t think they were ever that proportional to how good he actually was. Other English CMs like Gerrard, Lampard and Scholes being around at the same time probably stopped him from being as revered as he should

lrandall12103d ago

Darren Fletcher and Jonny Evans were constantly consistent

dale.odonnell3d ago

Carrick for me but Park is close. Also, Andy Cole severely underrated.

matthew.johns3d ago

Would agree with many saying Park, such a talented and reliable player. Think Carrick would be a close second for me

george.patten3d ago

Park is almost overrated he gets called underrated so often… Would say it’s De Gea. Think he was world class and feels like his reputation has been hammered after a poor year or two at the end

mufcgrw19773d ago

For me it was Park Ji-Sung from your list, 40 PL goal involvements in 108 starts is impressive, was atireless runner and played for the team and his mates, never seemed to tire, Darren fletcher was also underrated for me, was so important for United in many games, had complete trust from Ferguson also, who used to use him in many big games

jordan.harris3d ago

Not sure Andy Cole ever got the credit he deserved from most

jonny3d ago

I think Carrick is pretty widely rated. Underrated I would have to say belongs to Ander Herrera. Key in what should have been a title winning season under Jose Mourinho and I think if he were there today he would be valued a lot more.

seanfisher3d ago

Park Ji-Sung and I think any player who shared the pitch with him would say the same! It was 12vs11 with him in midfield

chillout3d ago

Carrick for me - one of the most tactically intelligent players ever. Pep described him as one of the best holding midfielders he’d ever seen. Honourable mentions go to Irwin, Fletcher, Andy Cole, O’Shea, Nani, Johnsen and Valencia.

dancoombs3d ago

Ronny Johnsen. Champions League winning centre-back and 150 appearances. A true bargain for £1.2m

markmarston3d ago

Ji-Sung Park!! The glue to a dynasty

freddie3d ago

Park Ji-Sung will be most people’s I reckon! I’m still a big fan of Berbatov personally. Don’t think he gets the plaudits he deserves because he was ‘lazy’