# Who is the best number 9 in Manchester United history?

> Manchester United center-forwards from Busby Babes to Premier League title-winners. Who's the king of the box?

*By YPB Team · Published May 13, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/who-is-the-best-number-9-in-manchester-united-history*

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## Current results (0 votes)

1. **Bobby Charlton**
   1966 Ballon d'Or winner and Munich air disaster survivor, a Manchester United and England icon.
2. **Andy Cole**
   Five-time Premier League winner and Treble winner, prolific #9 of the 1990s.
3. **Brian McClair**
   Scottish striker and four-time Premier League winner with United.
4. **Anthony Martial**
   French striker who wore Manchester United's #9 in the 2020s.
5. **Dimitar Berbatov**
   Bulgarian forward and 2010-11 Premier League Golden Boot winner with United.
6. **Radamel Falcao**
   Colombian striker who joined United on loan in 2014-15 wearing the #9.
7. **Zlatan Ibrahimović**
   Swedish superstar who scored 28 goals in his debut Manchester United season.
8. **Romelu Lukaku**
   Belgian striker who wore United's #9 for two seasons before joining Inter.
9. **Rasmus Højlund**
   Danish young striker who currently wears the United #9 shirt.
10. **Tommy Taylor**
   Manchester United striker tragically killed in the 1958 Munich air disaster, a 'Busby Babe' icon.
11. **Stuart Pearson**
   Manchester United 1977 FA Cup winner and prolific 70s striker.
12. **Garry Birtles**
   English striker who joined United from Nottingham Forest in 1980.

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