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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Samuel Meade

How Roy Keane hit peak - Premier League's lowest body fat and complete Man Utd control

Roy Keane found the "perfect" body fat level for a midfielder with former Manchester United trainer Mick Clegg hailing his influence at Old Trafford.

The Irishman was an integral figure as the Red Devils enjoyed huge success in the 1990s and into the 2000s. In his role as captain he marshalled a dressing room full of stars, all while setting the standard himself with impressive performances in the middle of the park.

Keane's career came during a period where a player's physique became increasingly important and eventually saw the Irishman go from having one of the highest body fat percentages in the Premier League to one of the lowest. Clegg told the Independent : “He was absolutely brilliant. When you see people change, you also see a change in their mentality.

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