While American football, basketball and baseball largely dominate the U.S. market, on a global scale, the clear favorite among professional teams is Manchester United. A main fixture of the Premier League, Manchester United is the most successful English club and features an enormous fan base that extends across the world. This huge group of supporters makes United a top option for apparel and memorabilia. Given this fact and the stresses of holiday or birthday shopping, the following guide is intended make that process easier with a helpful guide to gift suggestions for fans and collectors of Manchester United.
The detailed list below includes 20 ideas for appealing gifts centered around Manchester United. The guide features both specific recommendations and broad suggestions that are sure to be great gifts for fans and collectors. While each person has a different budget, a variety of price points are included and most shoppers should be abel to find several items that fall within their range.
One of the most beloved figures in the history of Manchester United, Ryan Giggs spent all 24 seasons of his senior career with the Red Devils. Signed soccer memorabilia tends to be a bit more expensive than other sports, but a signed photo for Giggs would be a great gift for a United fan.
A legend for England and Manchester United, Bobby Charlton is considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game. Signed options liked the autographed photo below are not as common, but the ones that are available are not too expensive.
Another club favorite, Paul Scholes also spent his entire playing career with Manchester United and is regarded as one of the top midfielders of his era. This signed jersey is certainly a premium gift, but a super fan would love to have it as a display item.
A prolific scorer for United, Wayne Rooney is also one of the most controversial based on his temperament on the pitch. Regardless, Rooney has been the face of the team for many years and his signed items are quite popular. More autographed photos for Wayne Rooney can be seen here.
While his club success with Manchester United has yet to match up with his international play for the Netherlands, Robin Van Persie is a global star. A signed cleat for Van Persie makes for a unique gift that is sure to impress.
Arguably the biggest name in soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo spent several seasons with Manchester United before moving on to Real Madrid. Rumors continue to persist that would see Ronaldo return to his former club, but for now fans and collectors would love to celebrate his Manchester United career with a signed photo.
Although he only joined Manchester United at the end of this career, Eric Cantona is remembered fondly by fans of the club and many consider him to be one of the best to ever take the pitch for the team. This signed jersey is a great high-end gift option and would look fantastic framed and displayed in a man cave.
An accomplished scorer, Denis Law played for multiple clubs in his career, but the bulk of it was spent with Manchester United. Despite his success with Manchester United, signed photos can be found for budget prices.
A Manchester United flag is a great inexpensive gift option and can be displayed into multiple settings, including a man cave, game room, bedroom or bar setting.
Team scarves are a staple of soccer and another cheap gift option for fans of Manchester United. Various colors combos and designs present multiple options when picking out a gift.
Like the scarf, a Manchester United blanket can serve a direct purpose while still showcasing team allegiance. Although they generally are more expensive than the scarves, a blanket is still a reasonably priced gift option.
It might seem to be a low-end gift, but an insulated tumbler accommodates both cold and hot drinks and is a great budget gift for a United fan on the go.
Whether shopping for a child or an adult, Manchester United figures and bobbleheads can be a great gift. Several different brands offer a variety of options and many players can be found from the history of the franchise.
There are a good variety of different Manchester United team fatheads. In addition to team logo versions, players are some of the top Fatheads and three of the most popular United players are noted below.
Smartphones are the new norm and can make for an easy and inexpensive gift for a United fan. Just make sure to verify the exact make and model before you buy. We have included direct links to Amazon below for the most popular phone brands.
Jerseys remain the most common way for fans to display their love of Manchester United. Replica versions offer cheaper prices and fans can also have them customized for added appeal.
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Trey Treutel is an Ole Miss grad and a lifelong sports fanatic. He is a huge fan of the NBA and NFL, as well as soccer, college basketball and college football. As a kid, he collected football and basketball cards. In more recent years, he started collecting basketball cards again on a whim and has since expanded to other sports and entertainment options. Find Trey on Twitter at @datreute.
User Comments
For the investor, you can buy shares of stock in Man U. Kind of different for a gift, but you could get your kid some and hang on to it for a while.
For the investor, you can buy shares of stock in Man U. Kind of different for a gift, but you could get your kid some and hang on to it for a while.