Considering the pedigree of Manchester United in England, Europe, and the world, having A-list names as fans isn’t a problem for the club side. Just like other big football clubs in Europe, the Red Devils is a darling of the biggest celebrities and prominent personalities across different spheres of life.
As such, the United fanbase is one of the biggest (if not the biggest) in club football with the biggest of names.
Here Is A List Of Manchester United‘s Most Famous/Celebrity Fans
- Justin Timberlake – Actor and Singer
The American singer and actor is not your regular football fan that is deeply knowledgeable about the game, but he has unflinching support for The Red Devils which dates back to 2008.
It would be recalled that Manchester United won the English Premier League and the UEFA Champions League in 2008 and incidentally, was the season the United fanbase got ramped up in numbers.
Timberlake is one of those fans who fell in love with United that year; and it was during a meeting with former Manchester United striker (Alan Smith) at the Lowry Hotel, Salford, UK.
“I’m a Red! I’m mates with Smithy so he’s my favorite player but Ronaldo doesn’t suck either, he’s awesome. I really like Rooney too.” Timberlake said.
- Rey Mysterio – Wrestler
Óscar Gutiérrez is the actual name of the Mexican-American WWE’s biggest little man.
Rey Mysterio may have masked his face for the entirety of his WWE career, but hiding his delight and allegiance for Manchester United is the only thing Mysterio has been unable to do.
“619” has been seen at Manchester United’s dressing room on matchdays to spur his team to victory for almost every season and has reportedly been a real fan of the club for a very long time.
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- Steve Coogan – Actor
Coogan is a British actor, comedian, producer, and scriptwriter who likes to keep himself and everything about him private.
However, his love for Manchester United isn’t a concealed one. He’s a long-term admirer and supporter of The Old Trafford outfit.
- Usain Bolt – Olympic Gold Medalist
Here’s the world’s fastest man who is a renowned sprinter that broke and set records at the Olympics; all thanks to his blistering pace, strength, and speedy legs.
But off the Olympic track, the Jamaican and father of twins is a big fan of Manchester United and out of his love for the club, he’s expressed his desire to play for United.
Bolt would enter United training pitch and dish out give tips on how to Sprint faster to United players. A United fan to the core.
However, his dream to play for United never became a reality.
- Rory McIlroy – Golfer
It’s usual for every sportsman to have their favorite football teams. But in the case of Mcllroy, his love for the round leather game is overwhelming despite being a golfer.
And wherever the game of golf is talked about anywhere in the world today, knees will bow at the mention of the name “Rory McIlroy.”
Rory, the Irish golfer, is one of the best golfers around with four major championships under his belt in fifty events and he’s currently ranked thirteenth in the world.
The 2014 Open Championship winner at Royal Liverpool is a regular visitor at Old Trafford and has United legend and Irish ex-footballer, (Late George Best) as one of his favorite footballers.
But in as much as he loves football, there are only two football teams Rory loves the most; Manchester United and Northern Ireland National Team.
- Tyson Fury – Boxer
The “Gypsy King” is Boxing’s World Heavyweight Champion currently.
The 6 foot and 9-inch slugger enjoys watching football but his favorite football club is Manchester United and he also supports the English National Team.
The Manchester-born boxer is a vociferous, staunch, and respected United faithful so much so that few days after his victory against the American boxer (Deontay Wilder) in 2020, he was invited to deliver a motivational speech to United players prior to the club’s UEFA Champions League tie against Barcelona.
- Ebuka Obi-Uchendu – TV Host
Ebuka is a Nigerian lawyer and media icon known for hosting the biggest, most-watched, and followed reality show in Africa, Big Brother Naija.
Also a fashionista, Ebuka alongside a couple of Nigerian celebrities is a vocal fan of Manchester United and has been to Old Trafford to watch United play.
- Oloye Akin Alabi – Politician
Does this name surprise you? Hell no. Aside from being a politician, Akin Alabi is a vivacious Nigerian entrepreneur, prolific author, and philanthropist.
It’s hard to exclude Alabi’s name when counting Nigerian celebrities that are loyal Manchester United supporters because Akin Alabi will surely air his opinion about issues that concerns United via his social media accounts – Of course he’s a season ticket holder at United.
Oh! Akin Alabi is also the founder of NairaBet.com, one of Nigeria’s foremost sports betting companies. He’s currently a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives; representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency in Oyo State, southwest Nigeria.
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- Megan Fox – Actress
Here’s the first female celebrity that’s a United fan. The gorgeous Hollywood stunner is a United fan to the core.
She has been snapped donning a United T-Shirt emblazoned with Javier Hernandez and this could only mean one thing; Fox is a Red and a huge fan of Chicharito.
- Adekunle Gold and Simi – Songwriters/Singers
Are these two the only Nigerian celebrity couples that support Manchester United? Maybe!
The love chemistry of Simi and her husband is very popular on social media and it’s not a coincidence that they both support Manchester United.
After watching a United match together, the lovebirds often take to social media to tweet about their darling club side.
- Enrique Iglesias
- Imogen Thomas
- The Game
- Drake
- Mick Hucknall
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Yuvraj Singh
- Floyd Mayweather
- Manny Pacquiao
- Dominic Monaghan
- Kym Marsh
- Eamonn Holmes
- Ulrika Jonsson
- Gary Rhodes
- Ian Brown
- Ian McShane
- Steve Coogan
- Russell Watson
- Mani (Stone Roses)
- Derek Chisora
- Olly Murs
- Tinchy Stryder
- Thom Yorke
- Zoe Ball
