Sir Alex Ferguson's one-time saviour at Manchester United are extremely premature, but Adnan Januzaj really helped out his boss David Mo...
Sir Alex Ferguson's one-time saviour at Manchester United are extremely premature, but Adnan Januzaj really helped out his boss David Moyes on Saturday.
With United 1-0 down and having gone over 500 minutes without scoring a goal from open play in the Premier League, Januzaj—making his first start for the reigning Premier League champions—showed his more senior teammates how it is done with a clinical side-foot finish from Patrice Evra's driven cross shortly after halftime
Januzaj scored twice in the second half to prove he warranted the starting selection while also giving United a much-needed victory. Here are 10 facts you need to know about him
1. Adnan Januzaj is a Belgian born youngster with an Kosovan Albanian origin. He will be the first Muslim footballer in United first team since Mame Biram Diouf departure to Hannover in January 2012.
2. A left-footed floater in the midfield, the 18-year-old was scouted by Man United from Anderlechts academy in 2011. United beat Barcelona in the race to sign this youngster for just £297,000.
3. Born on Feb 5, Adnan Januzaj shares his birthday with Carlos Tevez, Neymar and former United No.7 Cristiano Ronaldo.
4. Adnan Januzaj was also awarded with Reserves Player of the Season at the end of last season.
5. “Adnan is a beautifully balanced player. He’s only 18 and still to grow into his frame. But he has good balance, good acceleration and he’s a very good technical player.” – Sir Alex, on the Belgian’s promising attributes.
6. Sir Alex rewarded him a first team jersey (No.44) as he made an appearance on the bench for the manager’s last ever EPL game against West Brom last season
7. He is described by United on their website as a 'creative spark', skilled at set pieces, and is left footed despite playing the majority of his football on the right-wing.
8. His free-kick remains to be one of his best assets on the football field. Although, he wants to be known as a creative spark that can change a game single-handedly.
9. He is eligible to play for 5 countries England, Albania, Russia, Serbia and Belgium on the international level
10. Finally, he is the second Man Utd player to score twice on their first PL start for the club (after Ruud van Nistelrooy).
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