Edinson Cavani: Man United forward Profile & Stats
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Edinson Cavani

Position: forward

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PWDLFA

HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 32 19 4 9 69 40 +29 59.38
A 26 11 10 5 39 29 +10 42.31
N 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0.00
TOTALS 59 30 15 14 109 70 +39 50.85

Name: Edinson Roberto Cavani Gomez
Birthdate: 14-02-1987
Age: 38
Birthplace: Salto, Uruguay
Height: 6' 1" (1.85m)
Weight: 11st 1lb (70.31kg)
Years at Club: 2020-2022
Signing Info: Transferred from: Paris Saint Germain, 05/10/2020, £Free
Previous Clubs: Danubio, Palermo, Napoli (loan), Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain
Debut: 24/10/2020 v Chelsea (H) D 0-0 (Premiership)
Farewell: Transferred to Valencia CF, 29/08/2022, Free
Passed Away:

Biography

Edinson Cavani is a Uruguayan footballer known for his exceptional goal-scoring record and tireless work rate. Regarded as one of the best strikers of his era, Cavani spent two seasons at Manchester United where he made a significant impact, bringing experience, leadership, and a relentless desire to win. Cavani's time at United was marked by his ability to score crucial goals and his outstanding movement in the box, qualities that helped him become a fan favorite at Old Trafford.

Early Career and Rise in Italy
Born in Salto, Uruguay, Cavani began his professional career at Danubio in his home country before moving to Italy to join Palermo in 2007. His performances in Serie A earned him a move to Napoli in 2010, where he truly rose to prominence as one of Europe's most lethal forwards. At Napoli, Cavani consistently finished as one of the top scorers in the league, showcasing his superb finishing ability and relentless work ethic.

Key Achievements at Napoli:
Three-time Serie A Top Scorer (2010-2013): Cavani's goalscoring exploits at Napoli made him one of Europe's most coveted strikers. He scored 104 goals in 138 appearances for the club, winning the Coppa Italia in 2012.
Move to Paris Saint-Germain and European Success
In 2013, Cavani signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a then-record €64 million, and over the next seven years, he became the club's all-time leading scorer. At PSG, Cavani won multiple Ligue 1 titles and other domestic honors, solidifying his status as one of the world's best strikers.

Key Achievements at Paris Saint-Germain:
Six Ligue 1 Titles (2013–2020): Cavani was instrumental in PSG's domestic dominance, helping the club win six Ligue 1 titles during his time in Paris.
PSG's All-Time Leading Scorer: Cavani scored 200 goals in 301 appearances, becoming PSG's all-time leading scorer before being surpassed by Kylian Mbappé in later years.
UEFA Champions League Campaigns: Cavani played a key role in PSG's runs to the latter stages of the UEFA Champions League, although the elusive European title remained out of reach during his time at the club.
Career at Manchester United (2020–2022)
Cavani joined Manchester United on a free transfer in October 2020, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven goal-scoring record to Old Trafford. Despite being in the latter stages of his career, Cavani's time at United was characterized by his incredible work rate, ability to score important goals, and his leadership both on and off the pitch.

Key Achievements at Manchester United:
Europa League Finalist (2021): Cavani played a pivotal role in Manchester United's run to the 2021 UEFA Europa League final, scoring six goals during the tournament, including a brace in the semi-final against AS Roma. He also scored in the final against Villarreal, but United were defeated on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
17 Goals in His First Season (2020–21): Cavani scored 17 goals in his debut season for Manchester United across all competitions, providing the team with a much-needed attacking option and earning praise for his movement, finishing, and professionalism.
Memorable Performances: Cavani's goals helped United secure crucial results in the Premier League and in European competitions. Notably, he scored twice in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Southampton after coming on as a substitute, showcasing his ability to change the game.
Fan Favorite: Cavani became a fan favorite at Old Trafford due to his hard-working style, passion for the game, and commitment to the club. His selfless running, defensive contributions, and intelligent positioning endeared him to United supporters.
Playing Style: Clinical, Tireless, and Intelligent
Cavani is known for his incredible movement off the ball, his ability to find space in the box, and his clinical finishing with both feet and his head. His work ethic and willingness to press from the front also made him a valuable asset to his teams. Cavani's intelligence on the pitch, combined with his powerful shooting and aerial prowess, have made him one of the most complete forwards of his generation. Even in the later stages of his career, Cavani continued to be a model of professionalism, consistently performing at a high level.

International Career with Uruguay
Cavani has had a long and successful international career with Uruguay, earning over 130 caps and scoring more than 50 goals. He has represented Uruguay in multiple FIFA World Cups and Copa América tournaments.

Key Achievements with Uruguay:
2011 Copa América Winner: Cavani was part of the Uruguay squad that won the 2011 Copa América, securing the country's record 15th title.
World Cup Campaigns: Cavani has represented Uruguay at the 2010, 2014, and 2018 FIFA World Cups, helping his country reach the semi-finals in 2010.
Later Career and Valencia Move
After leaving Manchester United in 2022, Cavani joined Valencia in La Liga, where he continued to bring his experience and goal-scoring ability to the team.

Legacy
Edinson Cavani is regarded as one of the most prolific and hardworking strikers of his era. His success at clubs like Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester United, combined with his contributions to the Uruguay national team, have cemented his status as one of football's great forwards. His time at Manchester United, though relatively short, left a lasting impact, and he is remembered as a fan favorite for his passion, work ethic, and ability to deliver in big moments.

Summary
Edinson Cavani is a clinical and tireless striker who played for Manchester United from 2020 to 2022, scoring 17 goals in his first season and helping the team reach the 2021 Europa League final. Known for his exceptional movement, work rate, and finishing, Cavani is regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation. He also enjoyed success at Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain, and remains a key figure for the Uruguay national team.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 2020-2021 10 26 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 4 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 39
2. 2021-2022 2 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 20
TOTALS 12 41 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 8 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 59

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Roma 4 2
2. Southampton 3 2
3. Everton 3 3
4. Fulham 2 2
5. Tottenham Hotspur 2 2
6. Burnley 1 1
7. Newcastle United 1 1
8. Aston Villa 1 1
9. Granada CF 1 1
10. Villarreal 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Everton 4 3
2. Burnley 4 1
3. Liverpool 4 0
4. Aston Villa 4 1
5. West Ham United 3 0
6. Leicester City 3 0
7. Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 0
8. Tottenham Hotspur 3 2
9. Arsenal 2 0
10. Istanbul Basaksehir 2 0
11. West Bromwich Albion 2 0
12. Southampton 2 3
13. Leeds United 2 0
14. Fulham 2 2
15. Crystal Palace 2 0
16. Brighton 2 0
17. Granada CF 2 1
18. Roma 2 4
19. Villarreal 2 1
20. Atalanta 2 0
21. Chelsea 1 0
22. RB Leipzig 1 0
23. Paris Saint Germain 1 0
24. Sheffield United 1 0
25. Newcastle United 1 1
26. Atletico Madrid 1 0
27. Brentford 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Dyche, Sean 4
2. Klopp, Jurgen 4
3. Ancelotti, Carlo 3
4. Moyes, David 3
5. Rodgers, Brendan 3
6. Arteta, Mikel 2
7. Buruk, Okan 2
8. Hasenhuttl, Ralph 2
9. Bielsa, Marcelo 2
10. Espirito Santo, Nuno 2
11. Parker, Scott 2
12. Potter, Graham 2
13. Martinez, Diego 2
14. Fonseca, Paulo 2
15. Smith, Dean 2
16. Emery, Unai 2
17. Lage, Bruno 2
18. Gasperini, Gian Piero 2
19. Gerrard, Steven 2
20. Lampard, Frank 1
21. Nagelsmann, Julian 1
22. Bilic, Slaven 1
23. Tuchel, Thomas 1
24. Wilder, Chris 1
25. Allardyce, Sam 1
26. Hodgson, Roy 1
27. Mourinho, Jose 1
28. Benitez, Rafa 1
29. Howe, Eddie 1
30. Conte, Antonio 1
31. Simeone, Diego 1
32. Frank, Thomas 1
33. Vieira, Patrick 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Solskjaer, Ole-Gunnar 47
2. Rangnick, Ralf 12
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 32
2. Goodison Park 2
3. King Power Stadium 2
4. Selhurst Park 2
5. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 2
6. Turf Moor 2
7. Villa Park 2
8. Amex Stadium 1
9. Anfield 1
10. Craven Cottage 1
11. Elland Road 1
12. Emirates Stadium 1
13. Fatih Terim Stadium 1
14. Gewiss Stadium 1
15. London Stadium 1
16. Molineux 1
17. Nuevo Los Carmenes Stadium 1
18. St James Park, Newcastle 1
19. St Marys Stadium 1
20. Stadio Olimpico 1
21. Stadion Energa Gdansk 1
22. The Hawthorns 1
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 41
2. European Cup 8
3. Europa League 5
4. FA Cup 4
5. League Cup 1
No Opponent Count
1. Everton 4
2. Burnley 4
3. Liverpool 4
4. Aston Villa 4
5. West Ham United 3
6. Leicester City 3
7. Wolverhampton Wanderers 3
8. Tottenham Hotspur 3
9. Arsenal 2
10. Istanbul Basaksehir 2
11. West Bromwich Albion 2
12. Southampton 2
13. Leeds United 2
14. Fulham 2
15. Crystal Palace 2
16. Brighton 2
17. Granada CF 2
18. Roma 2
19. Villarreal 2
20. Atalanta 2
21. Chelsea 1
22. RB Leipzig 1
23. Paris Saint Germain 1
24. Sheffield United 1
25. Newcastle United 1
26. Atletico Madrid 1
27. Brentford 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 46
2. Spain 5
3. Italy 4
4. Turkey 2
5. Germany 1
6. France 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
1. 26-05-2021 Villarreal D 1-1 Europa League
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 24-10-2020 PL Chelsea D 0-0 H 0
2. 28-10-2020 EC/UCL RB Leipzig W 5-0 H 0 Mason Greenwood 21', Marcus Rashford 74', 78', 90+2', Anthony Martial 86' (pen)
3. 01-11-2020 PL Arsenal L 0-1 H 0 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 69' (pen)
4. 04-11-2020 EC/UCL Istanbul Basaksehir L 1-2 A 0 Anthony Martial 43' Demba Ba 13', Edin Visca 40'
5. 07-11-2020 PL Everton W 3-1 A 1 Bruno Fernandes 25', 32', Edinson Cavani 90'+5 Bernard 19'
6. 21-11-2020 PL West Bromwich Albion W 1-0 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 56' (pen)
7. 24-11-2020 EC/UCL Istanbul Basaksehir W 4-1 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 7', 19', Marcus Rashford 36' (pen), Daniel James 90'+2 Deniz Turuc 75'
8. 29-11-2020 PL Southampton W 3-2 A 2 Bruno Fernandes 60', Edinson Cavani 74', 90'+2 Jan Bednarek 23', James Ward-Prowse 33'
9. 02-12-2020 EC/UCL Paris Saint Germain L 1-3 H 0 Marcus Rashford 32' Neymar 6', 90'+1, Marquinhos 69'
10. 05-12-2020 PL West Ham United W 3-1 A 0 Paul Pogba 65', Mason Greenwood 68', Marcus Rashford 78' Tomas Soucek 38'
11. 20-12-2020 PL Leeds United W 6-2 H 0 Scott McTominay 2', 3', Bruno Fernandes 20', 70' (pen), Victor Lindelof 37', Daniel James 66' Liam Cooper 42', Stuart Dallas 73'
12. 23-12-2020 LC Everton W 2-0 A 1 Edinson Cavani 88', Anthony Martial 90'+6
13. 26-12-2020 PL Leicester City D 2-2 A 0 Marcus Rashford 23', Bruno Fernandes 79' Harvey Barnes 31', Axel Tuanzebe 85' (o.g.)
14. 29-12-2020 PL Wolves W 1-0 H 0 Marcus Rashford 90'+3
15. 12-01-2021 PL Burnley W 1-0 A 0 Paul Pogba 71'
16. 17-01-2021 PL Liverpool D 0-0 A 0
17. 20-01-2021 PL Fulham W 2-1 A 1 Edinson Cavani 21', Paul Pogba 65' Ademola Lookman 5'
18. 24-01-2021 FAC Liverpool W 3-2 H 0 Mason Greenwood 26', Marcus Rashford 48', Bruno Fernandes 78' Mohamed Salah 18', 58'
19. 27-01-2021 PL Sheffield United L 1-2 H 0 Harry Maguire 64' Kean Bryan 23', Oliver Burke 74'
20. 30-01-2021 PL Arsenal D 0-0 A 0
21. 02-02-2021 PL Southampton W 9-0 H 1 Aaron Wan-Bissaka 18', Marcus Rashford 25', Jan Bednarek 34' (o.g.), Edinson Cavani 39', Anthony Martial 69', 90', Scott McTominay 71', Bruno Fernandes 87' (pen), Daniel James 90'+3
22. 06-02-2021 PL Everton D 3-3 H 1 Edinson Cavani 24', Bruno Fernandes 45'+1, Scott McTominay 70' Abdoulaye Doucoure 48', James Rodriguez 52', Dominic Calvert-Lewin 90'+5
23. 09-02-2021 FAC West Ham United W 1-0 H 0 Scott McTominay 97'
24. 14-02-2021 PL West Bromwich Albion D 1-1 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 44' Mbaye Diagne 2'
25. 03-03-2021 PL Crystal Palace D 0-0 A 0
26. 21-03-2021 FAC Leicester City L 1-3 A 0 Mason Greenwood 38' Kelechi Iheanacho 24', 78', Youri Tielemans 52'
27. 04-04-2021 PL Brighton W 2-1 H 0 Marcus Rashford 63', Mason Greenwood 83' *Danny Welbeck 13'
28. 08-04-2021 EL Granada CF W 2-0 A 0 Marcus Rashford 31', Bruno Fernandes 90' (pen)
29. 11-04-2021 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 3-1 A 1 Fred 57', Edinson Cavani 79', Mason Greenwood 90'+6 Son Heung-min 40'
30. 15-04-2021 EL Granada CF W 2-0 H 1 Edinson Cavani 6', Jesus Vallejo 90' (o.g.)
31. 18-04-2021 PL Burnley W 3-1 H 1 Mason Greenwood 48', 84', Edinson Cavani 90'+3 James Tarkowski 50'
32. 25-04-2021 PL Leeds United D 0-0 A 0
33. 29-04-2021 EL Roma W 6-2 H 2 Bruno Fernandes 9', 71' (pen), Edinson Cavani 48', 64', Paul Pogba 75', Mason Greenwood 86' Lorenzo Pellegrini 15' (pen), Edin Dzeko 33'
34. 06-05-2021 EL Roma L 2-3 A 2 Edinson Cavani 39', 68' Edin Dzeko 57', Bryan Cristante 60', Alex Telles 83' (o.g.)
35. 09-05-2021 PL Aston Villa W 3-1 A 1 Bruno Fernandes 51' (pen), Mason Greenwood 56', Edinson Cavani 87' Bertrand Traore 24'
36. 11-05-2021 PL Leicester City L 1-2 H 0 Mason Greenwood 15' Luke Thomas 10', Caglar Soyuncu 65'
37. 13-05-2021 PL Liverpool L 2-4 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 10', Marcus Rashford 68' Diogo Jota 34', Roberto Firmino 45'+3, 47', Mohamed Salah 90'
38. 18-05-2021 PL Fulham D 1-1 H 1 Edinson Cavani 15' Joe Bryan 76'
39. 26-05-2021 EL Villarreal D 1-1 N 1 Edinson Cavani 55' Gerard Moreno 29'
40. 29-08-2021 PL Wolves W 1-0 A 0 Mason Greenwood 80'
41. 25-09-2021 PL Aston Villa L 0-1 H 0 Kortney Hause 88'
42. 29-09-2021 EC/UCL Villarreal W 2-1 H 0 Alex Telles 60', Cristiano Ronaldo 90'+5 Paco Alcacer 53'
43. 02-10-2021 PL Everton D 1-1 H 0 Anthony Martial 43' Andros Townsend 65'
44. 20-10-2021 EC/UCL Atalanta W 3-2 H 0 Marcus Rashford 53', Harry Maguire 75', Cristiano Ronaldo 81' Mario Pasalic 15', Merih Demiral 28'
45. 24-10-2021 PL Liverpool L 0-5 H 0 Naby Keita 5' , Diogo Jota 13', Mohamed Salah 38', 45'+5, 50'
46. 30-10-2021 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 3-0 A 1 Cristiano Ronaldo 39', Edinson Cavani 64', Marcus Rashford 86'
47. 02-11-2021 EC/UCL Atalanta D 2-2 A 0 Cristiano Ronaldo 45'+1, 90'+1 Josip Ilicic 12', Duvan Zapata 56'
48. 27-12-2021 PL Newcastle United D 1-1 A 1 Edinson Cavani 71' Allan Saint-Maximin 7'
49. 30-12-2021 PL Burnley W 3-1 H 0 Scott McTominay 8', Ben Mee 27' (o.g.), Cristiano Ronaldo 35' Aaron Lennon 38'
50. 03-01-2022 PL Wolves L 0-1 H 0 Joao Moutinho 82'
51. 10-01-2022 FAC Aston Villa W 1-0 H 0 Scott McTominay 8'
52. 15-01-2022 PL Aston Villa D 2-2 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 6', 67' Jacob Ramsey 77', Philippe Coutinho 81'
53. 22-01-2022 PL West Ham United W 1-0 H 0 Marcus Rashford 90'+3
54. 08-02-2022 PL Burnley D 1-1 A 0 Paul Pogba 18', Jay Rodriguez 47'
55. 12-03-2022 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 3-2 H 0 Cristiano Ronaldo 12', 38, 81' Harry Kane 35' (pen), Harry Maguire 72' (o.g.)
56. 15-03-2022 EC/UCL Atletico Madrid L 0-1 H 0 Renan Lodi 41'
57. 02-05-2022 PL Brentford W 3-0 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 9', Cristiano Ronaldo 61' (pen), Raphael Varane 72'
58. 07-05-2022 PL Brighton L 0-4 A 0 Moises Caicedo 15', Marc Cucurella 49', Pascal Gross 57', Leandro Trossard 60'
59. 22-05-2022 PL Crystal Palace L 0-1 A 0 *Wilfried Zaha 37'
 

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