Manchester united Football Club on Monday celebrated its former legendary star Luis Nani , writing:“Wishing a very happy birthday to @LuisNani”
The Portuguese international star Won 4 Premier League titles, a Champions League, and numerous domestic honors cementing his name among football’s elite.
He announced his retirement from professional football in December 2024 at the age of 38, drawing curtain on his 19 years’ career, from football following a decorated career that spanned two decades, including spells in his homeland, Spain, Turkey, Italy, Australia and the US.
Nani’s decision to call time on his playing days was taken in part due to the passing of his father and a desire to spend more time with family. His final match was with his last club, Estrela da Amadora
The Man united star scored over 40 goals during his time in the Premier League, created unforgettable memory in 2011, especially when it came to scoring against rival Manchester City – netting twice against the Citizens in a Community Shield victory.
Then in a later Premier League match, after scoring the opening goal of the game, he produced the cross for Wayne Rooney to score one of the most famous and iconic goals in the competition’s history: an astonishing overhead bicycle kick that settled the derby 2-1 in United’s favor.
In addition to his United successes, he made history with the Portuguese national team becoming a European champion at EURO 2016; he would go on to make over 100 appearances for his nation.
Nani was an exciting, skillful winger, and in the early part of his career in England, a one-time housemate of storied compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo.
