Eric Cantona.

Biography

“Le Roi”.“Le Dieu”. Or good old – but never, ever, plain old – Eric. Whatever you want to call Monsieur Cantona, the Frenchman’s four-and-a-half seasons at Old Trafford are the stuff of legend.

  • Position

    Forward

  • Country

    France

  • Date of birth

    24 May 1966

  • Joined

    26 Nov 1992

  • United debut

    6 Dec 1992

    v Man City (H) League

  • Left United

    1 May 1997

Serbian Red explains Belgrade's bond with United

 Article

One of our supporters in Serbia, Pero Radovanac, explains how Cantona, Vidic and Munich led to him becoming a fan.

Fourth-round classic: United 5 Wrexham 2

 Article

The Reds were reeling from Eric Cantona's seismic sending-off at Selhurst Park, ahead of this FA Cup tie in 1995.

Who is United's best-ever penalty taker?

 Article

We put the case forward for five Reds, as you're asked to answer a ridiculously tough question...

Reds' international streaks

 Article

We look at United men who have enjoyed purple patches for their countries over the years.

Twelve great ‘nearly’ United goals

 Video

From Cantona's lob to Ibrahimovic's volley, relive a selection of classic goals that never were…

  • published time Oct 23Video

Strikers' first Champions League goals

 Video

Watch our collection of Reds strikers' maiden goals in the Champions League for the club...

  • published time Sep 23Video

Why Galatasaray brings Beckham good memories

 Article

Reds icon David has a reason to smile whenever our Turkish opponents are mentioned.

Cantona's good-luck message

 Video

United legend Eric Cantona has some strong words of encouragement ahead of our FA Cup final at Wembley later today...

  • published time Jun 23Video

GOTD: Cantona v Liverpool

 Video

Goal of the Day | In the 1996 FA Cup final, this piece of Eric Cantona magic sealed United's 1-0 win over Liverpool...

  • published time Jun 23Video

Win a signed Cantona shirt!

 Article

We're giving one lucky supporter the chance to win a replica 2022/23 home jersey, autographed by Eric himself.

All The Goals: Eric Cantona

 Video

Watch all 82 of Eric Cantona's goals for United during his unforgettable reign at Old Trafford...

  • published time May 23Video

Watch Eric Cantona UTD Podcast

 Video

UTD Podcast | Watch our unmissable episode with Eric Cantona, who fans still refer to as The King...

  • published time May 23Podcast

GOTD: Cantona v Spurs

 Video

Goal of the Day | 'The King' was the decisive goalscorer when we beat Spurs 1-0 on 24 March 1996...

  • published time Mar 23Video

So who won the Leeds v United dance-off?

 Article

Gordon Strachan lifts the lid on a party at his house during his UTD Podcast episode.

  • published time Feb 23Podcast

Cantona reveals his favourite United shirts

 Article

Our legendary no.7 selects two iconic kits – but will you agree with him? Read more here...

  • published time Jan 23News