The 2002 World Cup winner endured a tough time in his personal two-year spell in Manchester, amid stiff competitors from a choice of legendary midfielders, although left with an FA Cup winners’ medal in 2004.
Nonetheless, Kleberson paved the way in which for Brazilians at United, with Cunha the newest, following within the footsteps of Anderson, 2008 UEFA Champions League winner, and the Da Silva twins, in addition to Andreas, Alex Telles, Fred, Casemiro and Antony in newer years.
