7 former Man Utd players we can’t believe are still playing in 2023

Plenty of players – the great and not-so-great – have turned out for Manchester United down the years – but you'll be surprised at some of those still active in 2023.

Of course, players like Ashley Young and Nani are still active but we wanted to dig a little deeper and find those whose continuing careers would raise an eyebrow or two.

And more former United players are still active than you might have thought. We've picked out seven who you probably didn't realise were still playing in 2023.

Yes, Fellaini is still knocking about in China at the age of 35 and we're amazed he hasn't hung up his boots. It feels like decades ago since he was the lightning rod for United's underperformance.

Federico Macheda

Synonymous with that goal against Aston Villa in 2009, Macheda is still only 31 and has enjoyed a steady, if unspectacular career.

Talking to Sportbible about the Villa goal in 2020, Macheda said: “It was a crazy day because it was so unexpected. It was probably the best debut you could ever imagine. If you try to build the perfect debut, I don't think you would be able to build it like mine was.

“It was a great pass and I thought it was the only thing I could do. And then it went how it went. I slipped a bit but when I raised my head I knew I hit the ball quite well. The shot was perfect.”

Anyway, he recently moved to Turkish top-flight club Ankaragucu after four years at Panathinaikos.

Bebe was plucked from the Portuguese third division on the recommendation of Carlos Queiroz having initially been spotted playing in the Homeless World Cup. He's now known as one of the most bizarre signings of the Sir Alex Ferguson era.

He showed early promise at Old Trafford, and even scored, but was never quite good enough for United.

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