Building from within is ingrained in Manchester United’s DNA, as seen with the Busby Babes and the Class of ’92. No big club is perhaps more associated with nurturing young talent than Old Trafford, having produced homegrown heroes in the form of Ryan Giggs and Sir Bobby Charlton, as well as other luminaries in the game.

It would be impossible to list them all at once. The Babes are an integral part of the club’s spirit, many of whom unfortunately died in the 1958 Munich flight accident.

The Class of ’92 is still building its reputation today as well, working as well-known TV pundits and owners of sports teams.

Edward Duncan

Without Edwards, no list could be considered complete.

Most people who played with him or against him agree that he might have become the greatest player of all time.

Powerhouse, he was the diamond in the crown of Busby’s Babes, able to play practically anywhere.

Sadly passed away as a result of the injuries he had received in the Munich aviation crash.

Bobby Charlton, Sr.

Charlton, one of the all-time greats, took home the championship.

He was a legend at United, having propelled them to victory in the 1968 European Cup, and a legend in England, having guided the Three Lions to victory in the World Cup two years earlier.

Only Ryan Giggs has played more games for United, and only Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane have scored more goals for England.

took home the 1966 Ballon d’Or.

Furthermore, there was a steady stream of talent in the vicinity of those more well-known times, which set United apart from other teams in the league. GOAL has selected the club’s best academy alums below.