Looks like a horse but has the strength an ox when it comes to charging past defenders with ease and slotting the ball past the helpless keeper. What a reputation to hold, as Ruud Van Nistlerooy strikes fear into his opponents with his apparently endless skill. Ruud became a United player in 2002 after signing from PSV Eindhoven, but the deal nearly fell through after frequent injury's put the deal on hold, but since signing, Ruud has delivered each week and helped Manchester united win the premiership in 2003 scoring 34 goals, only beaten by Thierry Henry (Arsenal SCUM)

