Alejandro Garnacho was not the best player on the pitch when Manchester United played Nottingham Forest in the FA Youth Cup last season, but the youngster scored two goals in that final at Old Trafford and that meant he naturally dominated headlines.
Garnacho reproduced Cristiano Ronaldo's trademark celebration in tribute to the five-time Ballon d'Or winner. Ronaldo took to social media last month to anoint himself 'the king'. George Best was the first king of Old Trafford and others have ascended the throne since. Eric Cantona and Ronaldo are among the few who have risen to power.
The Youth Cup is the pinnacle of academy football and the 18-year-old delivered on the biggest stage by contributing an impressive seven goals and three assists in the Reds' run to glory. Garnacho was also named United’s Under-18 Player of the Year.
