James Hoad

Nemanja Vidic. A Rolls Royce defender who became a staple in the reign of Sir Alex Ferguson's Red Devil empire, proving to be the best Christmas present @ManUtd fans could have asked for back in December 2005. The dominant Serbian ensured that every forward knew about the commanding presence that towered behind them and that the time they spent on the pitch together would be a serious battle. Whether he played home or away, for the 90 minutes of that game, the grass was owned by Vidic and Vidic only. His pairing with the legendary Rio Ferdinand developed into one of the most formidable partnerships in football history, as the two became an impenetrable force. A career that spanned 367 games across four countries and five teams, ultimately culminating in a one of a kind legacy. There are millions of names in the footballing history books, there are millions of names still to be written. But there will only ever be ONE Nemanja Vidic.