15 South American Manchester United players: Hit or Miss

Diego Forlan – Miss
Although the Uruguayan had a good record against United’s bitter rivals Liverpool, he massively flopped during his two-year spell. He went on to highly impress in Spain, though.

Gabriel Heinze – Hit
Heinze threatened to ruin his terrific three-year spell with Man Utd by trying to force a move to Liverpool after Evra was signed, but thankfully he joined Real Madrid instead.

Angelo Henriquez – Miss
The young Chilean is another highly-rated forward, but has yet to play a senior match for the Red Devils, and looks on his way out after declaring his intent to stay with current loan club Dinamo Zagreb.

Kleberson – Miss
After winning the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, and being described by Samba Boys boss Luiz Felipe Scolari as being the driving force behind their success, he was destined for success at United. Instead, he massively flopped.

Rodrigo Possebon – Miss
Possebon joined United at the same time as the Da Silva twins, and was highly rated, but could rarely break into the first team. Now back in his native Brazil, a wasted talent.

Marcos Rojo – Hit
Louis van Gaal bought versatile defender Rojo after he impressed at the World Cup with Argentina, helping them to the final. United’s backline have looked shaky this term, but Rojo has shone the brightest and looks to be a good investment. Back his team to keep a clean sheet against Spurs at 2/1.

Carlos Tevez – Hit
Tenacious Tevez was joint-top Premier League scorer in 2010/11, and helped United to claim much silverware during his two-season spell. He left to rivals Manchester City, though, after being frustrated with the amount of game-play, which riled fans, but he still has to be rated as a hit at Old Trafford.

Antonio Valencia – Hit
Ecuadoran Valencia may not be the most talented of players to have turned out for United, but his constant running down the wing and assists have been vital for the club over the last six years.

Guillermo Varela – Miss
The Uruguayan right back will be forever known as former Red Devils boss David Moyes’ first ever signing, and he has followed the Scot to Spain, although to Real Madrid Castilla on loan. Looks unlikely he’ll get a chance at Old Trafford.

Juan Sebastian Veron – Miss
Brought to England by Sir Alex Ferguson in the hope of improving an already world class team. Veron had it all in terms of natural talent, but could not transfer his displays in training to the match-day pitch. He flopped in England, but is a hero in his native Argentina.