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Year Zero: The making of Eric Cantona (Leeds/Manchester United, 1992/93)
By Nick Moore published
Year Zero Hounded out of France as a troublemaker, distrusted by his manager at Leeds, the 26-year-old Cantona signed for Manchester United for £1.2m – and became a legend
The making of Ronaldinho – how the Brazilian superstar broke through at PSG
By Alex Hess published
Year Zero Looking back at the season Ronaldinho broke onto the European scene, which ended with him in magical form and heading to the World Cup
Year Zero: How Cristiano Ronaldo's 2006/07 Manchester United season turned him into the player we know
By Andrew Murray published
Year Zero Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Portugal and soared in Spain: but really, he was made in Manchester. This is the story of how he turned around a rocky reputation and strapped a rocket launcher to his career
Year Zero: the making of Roy Keane (Nottingham Forest, 1992/93)
By Nick Miller published
Year Zero He became synonymous with Manchester United, but the Irishman had really shown his special spark the season before signing. Nick Miller remembers his outstanding season at Nottingham Forest
Year Zero: The making of Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Ajax, 2002/03)
By Steven Riley published
Year Zero The young Swede was yet to establish himself in the Ajax first team, until a fight with scissors – plus some dazzling Champions League displays – opened the world's eyes to his talent
Year Zero: The making of David Beckham (Manchester United, 1996/1997)
By Amit Katwala published
Year Zero From a swing of the boot at Selhurst Park to becoming one of the most famous footballers in history. Amit Katwala revisits the season that Beckham took off
Year Zero: The making of Neymar (Santos, 2010)
By Jack Lang last updated
Year Zero The world's most expensive footballer was once just one of many prospects in Brazil. That all changed in 2010. Jack Lang remembers a breakout campaign of tricks, trophies and tantrums
Year Zero: The making of Gareth Bale (Tottenham, 2010/11)
By Huw Davies last updated
Year Zero In 2009/10, the Welshman had narrowly escaped a move back to the Championship. Then came the campaign that changed everything...
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