Where are they now? Manchester United team that won the Club World Cup in 2008
We take a look at the lives and careers of these iconic players, from their triumphs at Old Trafford to their varied journeys post-Manchester United.
From Edwin van der Sar's executive role at Ajax to Wayne Rooney's venture into the MLS, each player has carved a unique legacy beyond the hallowed turf of their 2008 triumph.
Edwin van der Sar:
Post-retirement from Manchester United in 2011, van der Sar embarked on a career in football management and administration. He notably served as the Marketing Director at Ajax and eventually became the CEO of the club.
Wes Brown:
After leaving Manchester United, Brown had stints with Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers, before moving abroad to play for the Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.
Rio Ferdinand:
Ferdinand retired in 2014 and transitioned into a career as a football pundit. He also briefly pursued boxing as part of the 'Defender to Contender' project.
Nemanja Vidic:
Vidic retired from professional football in 2016 and has expressed interest in pursuing a managerial career, completing his UEFA Pro Licence course.
Patrice Evra:
Following his time at Manchester United, Evra played for clubs like Juventus and Marseille, and ended his playing career at West Ham United.
Owen Hargreaves:
Plagued by injuries, Hargreaves retired and shifted to a career in media, working as a television pundit for BT Sport.
Paul Scholes:
Scholes, who retired in 2013, is actively involved in football punditry and is a co-owner of Salford City.
Michael Carrick:
After retiring in 2018, Carrick joined the coaching staff at Manchester United, working under José Mourinho.
Carlos Tevez:
Tevez had a varied career post-Manchester United, playing for clubs like Manchester City, Juventus, and Boca Juniors.
Cristiano Ronaldo:
Ronaldo's career soared post-Manchester United, with successful spells at Real Madrid and Juventus.
Wayne Rooney:
Post-Manchester United, Rooney returned to Everton, then moved to MLS to play for D.C. United.