The Portuguese wizard is famed for his tireless creative work in the centre of the park, still managing to record 10 Premier League assists for 2024/25 in an otherwise difficult campaign for the Reds.
He spots and executes passes in a blink of the eye, recognising space and opportunities that few others can see; his bravery in trying to make things happen is unmatched.
His haul last term takes him to eighth in our all-time assists charts, but of even more interest is the players he could soon surpass.
Our captain now has 51 league assists to his name, drawing level with Eric Cantona, one of an exclusive group of former Reds who can claim to have had such an individual influence over a United squad.