5 Man United players who won their maiden cup titles of their career with EFL Cup Triumph
Maiden Football Career titles: Manchester United won their first trophy in more than 5 seasons with Sunday’s league Cup triumph over Newcastle.
Such was the magnitude and celebration from the fans and club supporters all over the world as it brought about immense relief.
Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United stats since joining:
▪️ 40 games: 29 W, 5 D, 6 L
▪️ 77 goals
▪️ 38 conceded
▪️ 72.5% win percentage
▪️ League Cup won
▪️ 3rd in PL
▪️ Still in UEL, FA Cup— B/R Football (@brfootball) February 27, 2023
A club known to win things had to endure a near 6-year wait for silverware. However, now they can breath easy after Ten Hag’s men reaped success at Wembley.
However, it is also to be noted that many of the Man United squad players were over the moon as it was their career maiden title.
Winning a first title is always special and today we see the 5 players who won their maiden football career titles.
Wout Weghorst
Weghorst put in a great shift as the lone striker up to with the Holland player playing as a false 9 at times.
Weghorst set up the 2nd goal for United when he used his body to hold up the ball before sliding in for Rashford to score.
30-year-old Wout Weghorst won the first trophy of his career on Sunday, just six weeks after joining Manchester United.
He was hyped ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BuQ2HrbO8E
— B/R Football (@brfootball) February 27, 2023
The United striker has scored just 1 goal since his arrival, against Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup semi-final.
But he won’t mind despite the low output as he won his maiden title in football.
Aaron Wan Bissaka
Wan Bissaka is another player to win his maiden club title.
The 25-year made the move to the Red Devils in 2019 but hasn’t enjoyed success in terms of silverware.
But a brilliant 2nd performance form the England right-back ensured his efforts did not go in vain as United won the Carabao Cup.
This is a Aaron Wan Bissaka appreciation tweet 🕷️🏆 pic.twitter.com/zS9XdgZEjd
— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) February 26, 2023
The right-back held his shape and put in a work-rate against Saint-Maximin to stop him from working his magic.
Harry Maguire
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The United club captain Harry Maguire lifted his first title. He alongside Fernandes lifted the Carabao Cup title last night but it was the former who won it for the first time.
Harry Maguire, Erik ten Hag and Bruno Fernandes with the cup 🏆🔴 pic.twitter.com/AlOOyYCXTw
— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) February 27, 2023
This was Maguire’s first career title since his debut. A lot has been spoken about his issues at the back, but for starts a title success will give him the confidence required.
Scott McTominay
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The Man United youth academy prospect finally had his moment when he lifted the Carabao Cup title on Sunday.
Since his debut in 2017, McTominay narrowly missed out on 2 titles as he finished runners-up in the 2018 FA Cup and UEL 2021.
But in title win, McTominay contributed a goal and assist in 4 appearances. He is the 4th United player to have won a maiden title.
Alejandro Garnacho
The left winger, who has become a fan favorite after a good start to his senior career won his first major honours last night.
Garnacho did not play last night but made 5 appearances in the competition, providing 2 assists.
The Argentine has seen regular playing time under Ten Hag, but more from the bench.
Alejandro will be hopeful to continue with the good performances having won a silverware so early into his career.
