6. Ryan Giggs Strong endorsements of Keane’s leadership. Part of groups calling him the best captain/leader, highlighting his inspirational quality and presence.
10 Manchester United players who called Roy Keane the greatest/best captain of their career:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo “Roy Keane was my best captain ever.” (Also: “The best and biggest captain that I played with. The most inspirational football player that I ever played with.”)
5. Rio Ferdinand High praise as a dominant leader and influence. Featured in multiple videos with ex-teammates calling Keane the greatest captain. Described Keane’s standards and leadership as exceptional.
4. Gary Neville “Roy Keane, without a shadow of a doubt [was the best captain]. Without a shadow of a doubt the most inspirational football player that I ever played with.” (He also said he never wanted to take the captaincy from Keane because he was the best captain)
2. David Beckham “For me, Roy Keane is the best captain I’ve ever played under.” (He also called him the best and biggest captain he played with.)
3. Jaap Stam “Roy Keane was the best captain I ever played