Position: Center Half

Squad Number: 6

Born: Ales, France, November 19, 1965

Height: 192 cm

Previous Clubs: Inter, Barcelona, Montpellier, Marseille, Auxerre

Notes: Moved to United from Italian giants Inter Milan on a free transfer on August 30, 2001. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had previously tried to sign the classy centre back when he was at Auxerre, Barcelona and Inter, and eventually persuaded the French World Cup winner to move to Old Trafford following the shock sale of Jaap Stam to Lazio. The signing of Blanc, at the age of 35, is seen as a gamble by some - but Ferguson is convinced his experience will assist in the education of young Wes Brown, and help Brown realise his undoubted potential.