Carlos Tevez

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez is one of the game's most lethal finishers. A clinical striker of the ball, he also has the confidence and skill to take on opponents, and is capable of playing as a deep-lying forward or lead striker.

At just 5ft 7in he's not the tallest centre-forward to pull on a Red shirt, but his low centre of gravity aids acceleration and enables him to shield the ball from defenders and turn his marker with speed.

After completing his protracted move from West Ham in August 2007, Tevez enjoyed a superb first season for United. He developed a thrilling partnership with Wayne Rooney and hit 19 goals, some of them last-gasp and most of them vital to the Reds' Premier League and Champions League Double. His tally included the winner against Liverpool at Anfield, which has already cemented his place in United history.

Tevez is idolised in South America after successful spells at Boca Juniors in his homeland, and Brazilian side Corinthians. Initially he had to win over fans in Brazil, but eventually he captained Corinthians to the title and became the first foreign player to collect the league's Player of the Year award in almost 20 years.

He then spent the 2006/07 season with West Ham. After a slow start where he went 19 games without finding the net, Tevez embarked on a goalscoring spree that saw him net seven times in just 10 matches as West Ham battled to avoid relegation.

That run culminated in the memorable and typically tenacious winner against United at Old Trafford on the final day of the season, which ensured the visitors' top-flight survival.

His impressive displays aren't limited to club football, either. He propelled Argentina to gold in the 2004 Olympic Games by netting an incredible eight times and he's now a regular member of the senior squad. He notched in the 2006 World Cup against Serbia & Montenegro and then turned in a man-of-the-match performance against Holland in the final Group C clash.

Tevez was the star of United's pre-season preparations in 2008/09 but was forced to miss the Reds' first league fixture due to a family bereavement.