Manchester United F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Manchester United Football Club | |||
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| Short name | Man United Man Utd MUFC |
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| Ground | Old Trafford | |||
| Capacity | 74,310 | |||
| Owner | Manchester United plc (71.06%) Ineos (28.94%) |
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| Head coach | Michael Carrick | |||
| League | Premier League | |||
| 2018–19 | Premier League, 6th of 20 | |||
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Manchester United Football Club, often called Man United or just United, is a famous professional football team from Old Trafford, England. They play in the Premier League, which is the top football league in England. The team is known as the "Red Devils."
The club started in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club. They changed their name to Manchester United in 1902. In 1910, they moved to their current home stadium, Old Trafford. Manchester United has won many trophies. They have won the English league title a record 20 times. They also have 13 FA Cups, 6 League Cups, and a record 21 FA Community Shields. In international competitions, they have won the European Cup/UEFA Champions League three times. They also won the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup once each.
A very important manager, Matt Busby, took charge in 1945. He built a young team called the Busby Babes. This team won league titles in the 1950s. They were the first English club to play in the European Cup. Sadly, a plane crash in Munich in 1958 caused eight players to lose their lives. Busby bravely rebuilt the team with stars like George Best, Denis Law, and Bobby Charlton. This famous trio was known as the United Trinity. They won the European Cup in 1968, another first for an English club.
After Matt Busby, Alex Ferguson became manager in 1986. He is the club's longest-serving and most successful manager. He won 38 trophies, including 13 league titles and two Champions League titles, before retiring in 2013. In the 1998–99 season, Ferguson's team achieved a historic "treble." They won the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League all in one season. Later, in 2016–17, they won the UEFA Europa League under José Mourinho. This made them one of only five clubs to win all three major European club competitions.
Manchester United is one of the most popular football clubs globally. They have big rivalries with teams like Liverpool, Manchester City, Leeds United, and Arsenal. The club is also one of the richest in the world. In 2005, American businessman Malcolm Glazer bought the club. The Glazer family still owns and controls the club today, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe also becoming a significant owner in 2023.
Club History and Achievements
Early Years: From Newton Heath to Manchester United (1878–1945)
Manchester United started in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club. It was formed by railway workers. The team first played against other railway departments. In 1880, they played their first recorded match, losing 6–0 to Bolton Wanderers' reserve team.
By 1888, the club helped start a regional league called The Combination. After it ended, Newton Heath joined the Football Alliance. This league later merged with The Football League. In 1892–93, the club played in the First Division. They had become independent from the railway company. After two seasons, they were relegated to the Second Division.
In 1902, the club faced serious financial trouble and almost went out of business. Captain Harry Stafford found four local businessmen, including John Henry Davies. They each invested money to save the club. On April 24, 1902, they officially changed the name to Manchester United.
Under manager Ernest Mangnall, Manchester United won their first league title in 1908. The next season, they won their first FA Cup. Mangnall also helped the team move to Old Trafford stadium in 1910. They won the First Division again in 1911.
After World War I, the club was relegated to the Second Division in 1922. They moved between divisions for a while. In 1934, they nearly dropped to the third division, their lowest point ever. After John Henry Davies passed away in 1927, the club faced financial problems again. Luckily, James W. Gibson invested money in 1931 and took control, saving the club. In the 1938–39 season, the last before World War II, the club finished 14th in the First Division.
The Busby Babes and European Glory (1945–1969)
In 1945, Matt Busby became manager. He wanted full control over the team. Busby led the team to second place in the league three times. They won the FA Cup in 1948. In 1952, the club won the First Division, their first league title in 41 years.
They won league titles again in 1956 and 1957. This young team, with an average age of 22, was called "the Busby Babes." Busby trusted his young players. In 1957, Manchester United became the first English team to play in the European Cup. They reached the semi-final, losing to Real Madrid. They also had their biggest win ever, 10–0, against Anderlecht.
The next season, on February 6, 1958, a plane carrying the team crashed in Munich, Germany. This tragic event, known as the Munich air disaster, took 23 lives. Eight players were among those who passed away.
Assistant manager Jimmy Murphy took over while Busby recovered. The team reached the FA Cup final but lost. Busby rebuilt the team in the 1960s. He signed players like Denis Law and Paddy Crerand. These players joined new young talents like George Best. They won the FA Cup in 1963. The team then won the league title in 1965 and 1967.
In 1968, Manchester United made history again. They became the first English club to win the European Cup. They beat Benfica 4–1 in the final. This team included three European Footballers of the Year: Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, and George Best. Busby retired as manager in 1969.
Challenges and Trophies (1969–1986)
After Busby, the club had some difficult years. They were relegated in 1974. The famous trio of Best, Law, and Charlton had all left the club by then. The team quickly won promotion back to the top league. They reached the FA Cup final in 1976 but lost. They won the FA Cup in 1977, beating Liverpool. Manager Tommy Docherty was dismissed shortly after.
Dave Sexton became manager in 1977. Despite signing new players, the team didn't win any trophies. They finished second in the league in 1979–80. Sexton was dismissed in 1981. Ron Atkinson took over and signed Bryan Robson for a record fee. Under Atkinson, Manchester United won the FA Cup in 1983 and 1985. They also won the Charity Shield in 1983. In 1985–86, they started the season very well but finished fourth. Atkinson was dismissed the next season when the team was struggling.
The Alex Ferguson Era (1986–2013)
Alex Ferguson became manager in November 1986. He led the club to an 11th-place finish. After a second-place finish in 1987–88, they were back in 11th the next season. Ferguson's job was saved by winning the FA Cup in 1990. The next season, Manchester United won their first UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. They also won the League Cup in 1992.
In 1993, the club won their first league title since 1967 in the new Premier League. A year later, they won a second consecutive title and the FA Cup. This was their first "Double." United became the first English club to win the Double twice in 1995–96. They won the league title again in 1996–97.
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The 1998–99 season was historic. Manchester United became the first English team to win the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in the same season. This is known as "The Treble." In the Champions League final, they scored two late goals to beat Bayern Munich in a dramatic comeback. Ferguson was knighted for his achievements.
In November 1999, the club won the Intercontinental Cup. They beat Palmeiras 1–0 in Tokyo. Manchester United won the league again in 1999–2000 and 2000–01. They became only the fourth club to win the English title three times in a row. They won the league again in 2002–03.
They won the FA Cup in 2004. In 2005–06, they won the League Cup. The club regained the Premier League title in 2006–07. In 2007–08, they won the Premier League and the Champions League. Ryan Giggs played his record 759th game for the club in that final. In December 2008, United won the FIFA Club World Cup. They then won their third straight Premier League title in 2008–09.
In 2010, Manchester United won the League Cup again. They achieved a record 19th league title in 2010–11. This was extended to 20 league titles in 2012–13.
Recent Years: Post-Ferguson Era (2013–Present)
On May 8, 2013, Alex Ferguson announced his retirement as manager. He is the most decorated manager in football history. David Moyes replaced him. However, Moyes was sacked in April 2014 after a difficult season. The club failed to qualify for the Champions League or Europa League.
Louis van Gaal became manager in May 2014. Under him, United won their 12th FA Cup in 2016. But he was sacked shortly after. José Mourinho was appointed manager in May 2016. In his first season, he won the FA Community Shield, EFL Cup, and UEFA Europa League. Wayne Rooney became the club's all-time top scorer in January 2017. Mourinho was sacked in December 2018.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær took over as caretaker manager. He was appointed permanent manager in March 2019. In April 2021, Manchester United announced they would join a new competition called the European Super League. This caused a huge backlash from fans and others. The club withdrew from the plan two days later. This led to protests against the club's owners, the Glazer family.
On the field, United had a record 9–0 win over Southampton in February 2021. However, they finished the season without a trophy, losing the Europa League final. Solskjær left his role in November 2021. Michael Carrick took charge temporarily. Ralf Rangnick then became interim manager.
In April 2022, Erik ten Hag was appointed manager. Under Ten Hag, Manchester United won the EFL Cup in 2023. This ended their longest period without a trophy since the 1970s. In March 2023, the club suffered a heavy 7–0 defeat to rivals Liverpool. At the end of the 2023–24 season, they finished eighth in the Premier League, their lowest league finish since 1989–90. However, they beat Manchester City 2–1 in the FA Cup final to win their 13th FA Cup title.
On October 28, 2024, Erik ten Hag was sacked. The club was 14th in the Premier League. On November 1, 2024, Ruben Amorim was appointed head coach. He was sacked on January 5, 2026, after 14 months. Under-18s manager Darren Fletcher then took over on an interim basis. The club finished 15th in the Premier League in the 2025–26 season, their worst league campaign since 1973–74. They reached the 2025 UEFA Europa League final but lost 1–0 to Tottenham Hotspur. Michael Carrick is currently the interim manager.
Club Crest and Colours
The Manchester United Badge
The club's badge comes from the Manchester City Council coat of arms. The ship in full sail is still on the current badge. The devil symbol comes from the club's nickname, "The Red Devils." This nickname was inspired by the Salford Rugby Club. The devil was added to club programs and scarves in the 1960s. It became part of the club badge in 1970. In 2023, a simplified Red Devil badge was used on the third kit. The main badge remains on the home and away kits.
Team Kit Colours
Newton Heath's first uniform in 1879 was white with blue trim. Later, in 1892, players wore red-and-white striped jerseys. Between 1894 and 1896, they wore green and gold jerseys. These were changed to white shirts with navy blue shorts in 1896.
After the name change in 1902, the club colours became red shirts, white shorts, and black socks. This is now the classic Manchester United home kit. In 1922, they wore white shirts with a deep red "V" around the neck. For a short time in 1934, a cherry and white striped shirt was the home kit. But the red shirt returned the next season.
The black socks were white from 1959 to 1965. Then they were red until 1971, when they changed back to black. Sometimes, black shorts and white socks are worn with the home shirt for away games. For the 2018–19 season, black shorts and red socks became the main home kit choice. Since 1997–98, white socks have been preferred for European games. The current home kit is a red shirt with red Adidas stripes, white shorts, and black socks.
The away kit is often a white shirt, black shorts, and white socks. But there have been different designs. For example, an all-black kit with blue and gold in the 1990s. An all-grey away kit in 1995–96 was stopped after only five games. Players said they had trouble seeing teammates against the crowd. In 2001, a reversible white and gold away kit was released to celebrate 100 years as "Manchester United." Since 2016, the team has used various colours and designs for away kits.
The club's third kit was traditionally all-blue. This was last seen in the 2014–15 season. Other third kits included a green-and-gold shirt, a blue-and-white striped shirt, and an all-black kit during the Treble-winning 1998–99 season. From 2006–07 to 2013–14, the third kit was usually the previous season's away kit.
Home Grounds of Manchester United
North Road (1878–1893)
Newton Heath first played on a field called North Road. It was near the railway yard. The stadium could hold about 12,000 people. Club officials thought the facilities were not good enough for a professional team. In 1891, they bought two stands, each for 1,000 fans. The highest attendance recorded at North Road was about 15,000 in 1893.
Bank Street (1893–1910)
In 1893, the club was asked to leave North Road. Secretary A. H. Albut found a new ground at Bank Street in Clayton. At first, it had no stands. But by the start of the 1893–94 season, two stands were built. Newton Heath's first league match at Bank Street was on September 1, 1893. 10,000 people watched them win 3–2.
When Bank Street was temporarily closed in 1902 due to financial issues, captain Harry Stafford helped raise money. After new investments, club president John Henry Davies paid for a new 1,000-seat stand. Within four years, the stadium had roofs on all four sides. It could hold about 50,000 spectators.
Old Trafford: The Theatre of Dreams (1910–Present)
After winning their first league title in 1908, the club decided Bank Street was too small. In February 1909, Old Trafford was chosen as the new home. Land was bought for about £60,000. Architect Archibald Leitch designed the stadium. It was planned to hold 100,000 people, but budget limits reduced it to 77,000. The stadium's record attendance was 76,962 in 1939 for an FA Cup semi-final.
During World War II, much of the stadium was destroyed by bombs. The team played its home games at Manchester City's Maine Road ground while Old Trafford was rebuilt. Later, roofs were added to the stands. These roofs were eventually replaced with modern structures that didn't block views. Powerful floodlights were installed in 1957.
In 1993, new rules for all-seater stadiums reduced Old Trafford's capacity to about 44,000. The North Stand was redeveloped in 1995, increasing capacity to 55,000. By 1999, more seats were added, bringing capacity to 67,000. Between 2005 and 2006, another 8,000 seats were added. This made the capacity around 76,000. Manchester United has one of the highest average attendances among European football clubs.
Future Plans: A New Stadium?
In 2021, club co-chairman Joel Glazer mentioned plans to redevelop Old Trafford. This was due to concerns about the stadium's age. After Sir Jim Ratcliffe became a major owner in 2024, plans for a new 100,000-capacity stadium near Old Trafford emerged. The current stadium might be used for the women's team and academy. In November 2024, most fans surveyed preferred a new stadium.
On March 11, 2025, the club announced that Foster and Partners would build the new stadium. It will have a 100,000-seat capacity next to Old Trafford. The club is asking fans for their ideas on the design. The new stadium is also being considered as a host venue for the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Manchester United Supporters
Fan Base and Rivalries
Manchester United is one of the most popular football clubs in the world. They have many fans globally. The club has over 200 official fan clubs in at least 24 countries. They often go on summer tours around the world to meet their fans. Experts estimate Manchester United has 75 million fans worldwide. The club also has a huge following on social media.
Fans are represented by groups like the Independent Manchester United Supporters' Association (IMUSA). After the Glazer family bought the club in 2005, some fans started a new club called F.C. United of Manchester. The West Stand at Old Trafford, known as the "Stretford End," is where the most vocal fans sit.
In March 2025, Manchester United launched its first Jewish supporters' club. The club also welcomed the "Stretford Sikhs," a new official supporters' club for Sikhs.
Major Rivalries
Manchester United has big rivalries with Liverpool and local neighbours Manchester City. They also have rivalries with Arsenal and Leeds United.
Matches against Manchester City are called the Manchester derby. These are very important games for the city. The rivalry became even bigger in the 2010s as both clubs competed for major trophies.
The rivalry with Liverpool comes from historical competition between the cities. Manchester was known for textiles, and Liverpool was a major port. Both clubs are the most successful in English football history. They have won many league titles and European cups. Games between Manchester United and Liverpool are considered the most famous in English football. No player has moved directly between the two clubs since 1964. As of April 2025, Liverpool has won 69 trophies to United's 68. United leads in head-to-head matches with 83 wins to Liverpool's 72.
The "Roses Rivalry" with Leeds comes from old wars between the regions of Lancashire (Manchester) and Yorkshire (Leeds).
The rivalry with Arsenal grew from their many battles for the Premier League title. This was especially true when Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger were managers. Both clubs have won many titles, making their matches exciting.
Manchester United as a Global Brand
Manchester United is known as a global brand. In 2011, experts valued the club's brand at £412 million. Forbes magazine ranked Manchester United as the most valuable sports team brand in 2012. In January 2013, it became the first sports team valued at $3 billion. In 2017, it was again at the top of the Forbes list, valued at $3.689 billion.
The club's global fame grew after the Munich air disaster. Manager Matt Busby rebuilt the team, which gained worldwide admiration. This "iconic" team included World Cup winners Bobby Charlton and Nobby Stiles, along with Denis Law and George Best. Their attacking style of play was exciting. George Best became a media star, known as the "Fifth Beatle."
Manchester United was one of the first English football clubs to be listed on the stock market in 1991. This helped them grow their business side. The club's focus on both sports and business brought in a lot of money. Famous players like David Beckham also helped the club's global appeal. His popularity in Asia, for example, boosted the club's success there.
Winning games and finishing high in the league brings more money from TV rights. Manchester United has consistently earned the most commercial income among English clubs. They have partnerships with big companies like Nike and Chevrolet. The club also has its own TV channel, MUTV. This helps them connect with fans all over the world.
Club Sponsorships
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| 1945–1975 | Umbro | — | — | — |
| 1975–1980 | Admiral | |||
| 1980–1982 | Adidas | |||
| 1982–1992 | Sharp Electronics | |||
| 1992–2000 | Umbro | |||
| 2000–2002 | Vodafone | |||
| 2002–2006 | Nike | |||
| 2006–2010 | AIG | |||
| 2010–2014 | Aon | |||
| 2014–2015 | Chevrolet | |||
| 2015–2018 | Adidas | |||
| 2018–2021 | Kohler | |||
| 2021–2022 | TeamViewer | |||
| 2022–2024 | DXC Technology | |||
| 2024– | Snapdragon | Microsoft Copilot+ PC (League Cup) |
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Sharp Electronics became the club's first shirt sponsor in 1982. This partnership lasted until 2000. Then, Vodafone took over as sponsor. In 2006, American insurance company AIG signed a four-year deal. This was the most valuable sponsorship in the world at the time.
In 2010, Aon became the main sponsor. They signed a four-year deal worth about £80 million. This was the most expensive shirt sponsorship in football history. In 2011, DHL became the first training kit sponsor in English football. Later, Aon also sponsored the training kit and the training ground.
The club's first kit manufacturer was Umbro. Then Admiral Sportswear took over in 1975. Adidas made the kits from 1980, before Umbro returned in 1992. Nike then signed a record-breaking deal in 2002. In 2012, United signed a seven-year deal with General Motors. Their brand Chevrolet became the shirt sponsor from 2014–15.
Nike did not renew their deal after 2015. Since 2015–16, Adidas has made Manchester United's kits. This is part of a world-record 10-year deal worth at least £750 million. Plumbing company Kohler became the club's first sleeve sponsor in 2018. In 2021, TeamViewer became the main shirt sponsor. At the end of the 2023–24 season, Snapdragon replaced TeamViewer. Snapdragon's parent company, Qualcomm, extended the deal until 2029.
Club Ownership and Finances
The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company first funded the club. In 1892, it became a company and sold shares to fans. In 1902, four local businessmen, including John Henry Davies, took over to save the club. After Davies passed away in 1927, the club faced financial trouble again. James W. Gibson saved it in 1931 by investing money and taking control.
In 1964, Louis Edwards gained control of the club by buying shares. His son, Martin Edwards, became chairman in 1980. In 1989, Martin Edwards tried to sell the club to Michael Knighton, but the sale didn't happen.
Manchester United was listed on the stock market in 1991. In 1998, Rupert Murdoch's company tried to buy the club. Fans formed a group called Shareholders United Against Murdoch to stop it. The takeover was blocked in 1999. Later, manager Alex Ferguson had a disagreement with some major shareholders.
Glazer Family Ownership
In May 2005, American businessman Malcolm Glazer bought a controlling share of Manchester United. This made his family the main owners of the club. The club was then taken off the stock exchange.
The Glazer family's ownership led to protests from fans. Many fans wore green and gold, the colours of Newton Heath, to show their disagreement. In 2010, a group of wealthy fans, called the "Red Knights," considered buying the club from the Glazers.
In 2012, the club listed some of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. However, the Glazer family kept most of the shares and voting power. By 2019, reports estimated that the club had paid over £1 billion in fees related to the Glazers' ownership.
In 2023, the Glazers started looking for bids to sell the club. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who owns Ineos, and a Qatari sheikh publicly showed interest. On December 24, 2023, it was announced that Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought 25% of Manchester United. His company, Ineos Sport, took control of the football operations. Ratcliffe's shareholdings increased to 28.94% in December 2024. The Glazers remain the majority shareholders.
Manchester United reported record revenues of £666.5 million in the year to June 2025. However, they still had a net loss of £33 million.
Current Players and Staff
First-Team Squad
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Players Out on Loan
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Youth Teams and Academy
Player of the Year Awards
| Team | First team | U21s | U18s | |
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| Award | Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year | Players' Player of the Year | Denzil Haroun Reserve Team Player of the Year | Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year |
| Inaugurated | 1987–88 | 2005–06 | 1989–90 | 1989–90 |
| Holder (2024–25) |
 Bruno Fernandes |
Bruno Fernandes |
 Tyler Fredricson |
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First-Team Coaching Staff
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| Position | Staff |
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| Head coach | Michael Carrick |
| Assistant head coach | Steve Holland |
| First-team coaches |  Travis Binnion Jonny Evans Jonathan Woodgate |
| Goalkeeping coach | Craig Mawson |
| First-team and operations manager | Acácio Valentim |
| Head of sports medicine | Imtiaz Ahmad |
| Senior first-team doctor | William Fotherby |
| Head physiotherapist | Jordan Reece |
| First-team physiotherapists |  Ibrahim Kerem António Lóio Abner Bruzzichessi Scott McAuley |
| First-team lead soft tissue therapist | Will Storey |
| First-team soft tissue therapists | Alan Watmough Andy Caveney |
| Head of physical performance | Ed Leng |
| First-team lead physical performance coach | Charlie Owen |
| First-team strength and power coach | Michael Clegg |
| First-team physical performance and reconditioning coaches | Michael Eglon Alistair McBurnie |
| Head of sports nutrition | Marcus Hanon |
| First-team nutritionist | Filipe Sousa |
| Senior kit manager | Stephen Aziz |
| Head of first-team performance analysis | Ben Parker |
| First-team performance analysts | Luke Lazenby Adam Warburton Kaita Hasegawa Luke Wright Lewis Rhodes |
Managerial History
| Dates | Name | Notes |
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| 1878–1892 | Unknown | |
| 1892–1900 | A. H. Albut |
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| 1900–1903 | James West |
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| 1903–1912 | Ernest Mangnall |
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| 1912–1914 | John Bentley |
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| 1914–1921 | Jack Robson |
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| 1921–1926 |  John Chapman |
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| 1926–1927 | Lal Hilditch |
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| 1927–1931 | Herbert Bamlett |
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| 1931–1932 | Walter Crickmer |
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| 1932–1937 | Scott Duncan |
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| 1937–1945 | Walter Crickmer |
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| 1945–1969 | Matt Busby |
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| 1958 |  Jimmy Murphy |
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| 1969–1970 | Wilf McGuinness |
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| 1970–1971 | Matt Busby |
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| 1971–1972 | Frank O'Farrell |
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| 1972–1977 | Tommy Docherty |
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| 1977–1981 | Dave Sexton |
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| 1981–1986 | Ron Atkinson |
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| 1986–2013 | Alex Ferguson |
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| 2013–2014 | David Moyes |
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| 2014 | Ryan Giggs |
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| 2014–2016 |  Louis van Gaal |
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| 2016–2018 | José Mourinho |
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| 2018–2021 |  Ole Gunnar Solskjær |
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| 2021 | Michael Carrick |
Caretaker manager |
| 2021–2022 |  Ralf Rangnick |
Interim manager |
| 2022–2024 | Erik ten Hag |
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| 2024 | Ruud van Nistelrooy |
Interim manager |
| 2024–2026 | Ruben Amorim |
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| 2026 | Darren Fletcher |
Interim manager |
| 2026–present | Michael Carrick |
Interim manager |
Club Management
Current Ownership Structure
| Person / People | Associated company | Shares | Ref. |
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| Glazer Family | Red Football Shareholder Limited | 71.06% | |
| Sir Jim Ratcliffe | Ineos | 28.94% |
Manchester United plc Board
| Position | Name |
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| Executive co-chairmen | Avram Glazer Joel Glazer |
| Chief executive officer | Omar Berrada |
| Chief executive officer, new stadium development | Collette Roche |
| Chief financial officer | Roger Bell |
| Chief communications officer | Toby Craig |
| Chief business officer | Marc Armstrong |
| General counsel | Martin Mosley |
| Directors | Avram Glazer Joel Glazer Kevin Glazer Bryan Glazer Darcie Glazer Kassewitz Edward Glazer John Reece Rob Nevin |
| Independent directors | Robert Leitão John Hooks |
Manchester United Football Club Leadership
| Office | Name |
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| Life president | Martin Edwards |
| Directors | Omar Berrada Dave Brailsford Michael Edelson Alex Ferguson David Gill |
| Head of international football relations | Jean-Claude Blanc |
| Director of football | Jason Wilcox |
| Director of recruitment | Christopher Vivell |
| Head of senior scouting | Kyle Macaulay |
| Head of academy scouting | Luke Fedorenko |
| Head of loans & pathways | vacant |
| Director of football negotiations | Matt Hargreaves |
| Director of football operations | Ameesh Manek |
| Director of performance | Sam Erith |
| Director of data | Mike Sansoni |
| People director | Kirstin Furber |
| Club secretary | Rebecca Britain |
Club Honours and Trophies
Manchester United is one of the most successful clubs in Europe. They have won many trophies. Their first trophy was the Manchester Cup in 1886, as Newton Heath LYR. In 1908, they won their first league title. The next year, they won the FA Cup for the first time.
Since then, they have won a record 20 top-division titles. This includes a record 13 Premier League titles. Their 13 FA Cups are second only to Arsenal. These titles mean the club has played in the FA Community Shield a record 30 times. They have won this trophy a record 21 times.
The club had great success under manager Matt Busby. They won the FA Cup in 1948. They became the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968. They also won five league titles and two FA Cups during his time.
The 1990s were the club's most successful decade under Alex Ferguson. They won five league titles, four FA Cups, one League Cup, and five Charity Shields. They also won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and Intercontinental Cup. The club has won the "Double" (league and FA Cup) three times. In 1995–96, they were the first club to do it twice. In 1999, United became the first English club to win the "Treble" (league, FA Cup, and Champions League).
United is one of only three British clubs to win the FIFA Club World Cup, which they did in 2008. In 2017, United won the UEFA Europa League. This made them one of five clubs to have won the "European Treble" of the European Cup/UEFA Champions League, Cup Winners' Cup, and UEFA Cup/Europa League.
The club's most recent trophy is the 2023–24 FA Cup.
| Type | Competition | Titles | Seasons |
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| Domestic | First Division/Premier League | 20s | 1907–08, 1910–11, 1951–52, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13 |
| Second Division | 2 | 1935–36, 1974–75 | |
| FA Cup | 13 | 1908–09, 1947–48, 1962–63, 1976–77, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1989–90, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04, 2015–16, 2023–24 | |
| Football League Cup/EFL Cup | 6 | 1991–92, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2016–17, 2022–23 | |
| FA Charity Shield/FA Community Shield | 21 | 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965*, 1967*, 1977*, 1983, 1990*, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016 (* shared) | |
| Continental | European Cup/UEFA Champions League | 3 | 1967–68, 1998–99, 2007–08 |
| European Cup Winners' Cup | 1 | 1990–91 | |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 2016–17 | |
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 1991 | |
| Worldwide | FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | 2008 |
| Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 1999 |
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Winning Doubles and Trebles
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- League and FA Cup (3): 1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99
- League and UEFA Champions League (2): 1998–99, 2007–08
- League and EFL Cup (1): 2008–09
- EFL Cup and UEFA Europa League (1): 2016–17
- Trebles
- League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League (1): 1998–99
Short competitions like the FA Community Shield or FIFA Club World Cup are usually not counted towards a Double or Treble.
Manchester United Women's Team
A women's team, Manchester United Supporters Club Ladies, started in the late 1970s. They were unofficially linked to the club. They became founding members of the North West Women's Regional Football League in 1989. In 2001, they officially partnered with Manchester United. However, in 2005, the team was disbanded.
In 2018, Manchester United formed a new women's football team. They joined the second division of women's football in England. The women's team won their first trophy on May 12, 2024. They lifted the Women's FA Cup by beating Tottenham Hotspur 4–0.
See also
In Spanish: Manchester United Football Club para niños
- List of world champion football clubs
- List of football clubs in England
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