Antonio Valencia Handed Manchester United Number 7 Shirt, Here's The Reds' Other Magnificent Sevens (GALLERY)

Antonio Valencia will join an illustrious list when he dons Manchester United's number seven shirt next season.

Sir Alex Ferguson revealed the Ecuadorian asked whether he could switch from his previous squad number 25 after Michael Owen was released by the club.

New United signing Nick Powell will take Valencia's old squad number, while Japanese recruit Shinji Kagawa will wear number 26.

The attacking midfielder, signed for £17m from Borussia Dortmund, rejected the chance to wear the number seven because he "hasn't accomplished anything yet".

But will Valencia join the pantheon of United's magnificent sevens? Check out the gallery to see the past greats (Michael Owen not included)...