Just the name is enough for this lad from Portugal who broke all records possible for a winger. He might easily be the most prized possession of Sir Alex Ferguson in his managerial career.

42 goals scored in all competitions in the 2007/08 season got Manchester United European and England glory also winning all possible trophies this year.

He opened the scoring in the Moscow final against Chelsea but missed a penalty in the shootout. Though United won cause John Terry missed the decider penalty and gave life to Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo.

In his early days he played for Sporting Lisbon and was signed by Manchester United in 2003 for ₤12.3 million. There was no looking behind after that.

Though he has always suggested that he would love to play for Real Madrid one day, its not quite sure how long will he sustain at Old Trafford. But Ferguson is not keeping a single stone unturned to keep the FIFA Footballer of the year at Manchester United.

This year too he shares the top goal scorer’s spot with Chelsea’s Nicolas Anelka in the Premier League. Lately it seems he has found his goal scoring touch which was visible when he scored twice against Villa recently.