The #10 has always been special in football. It has usually been worn by the best player on a team, putting a significant responsibility on his back. After all, some of the greatest legends this sport has ever had, such as Pele, Diego Armando Maradona, Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, etc., proudly donned this number.When it comes to the #10 legacy, Man United is no exception. From Bobby Charlton and Denis Law in the pre-Premier League era to Mark Hughes, Teddy Sheringham, and Wayne Rooney after 1993, a “ten” has always been more than just a number at Old Trafford.Not everything is that bad at United: Hojlund could be offloaded to Serie AIn the upcoming season, this sacred “symbol of excellence” will have a new owner among the Red Devils, as the club announced Matheus Cunha will be its new #10. At the same time, that move definitely proves that United’s management does not count on the former “ten,” Marcus Rashford, anymore.Manchester United have their new No. 10: Matheus Cunha 🌟 pic.twitter.com/ZEWkJPAyne— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 8, 2025 Interestingly, Cunha got this honour less than a month after arriving in Manchester, although the number has mainly been worn by the club’s children – Mark Hughes, David Beckham (before switching to #7), Marcus Rashford – or some iconic players such as Teddy Sheringham or Ruud van Nistelrooy.Even Wayne Rooney wore #8 during his first season at Old Trafford after joining from Everton.As for Cunha, he was a “ten” for some time during his spell at Hertha Berlin and last season with Wolverhampton. So, it’s safe to say that donning #10 at United will be the biggest challenge in his career so far.##NAJAVA_MECA_9009774##
