Patrice Evra Through The Years

Following the news that Patrice Evra has left Manchester United for Juventus, we cast an eye over the Frenchman's glittering Old Trafford career...

2005/06 Signing for the club from Monaco in January 2006, Patrice arrived alongside former Spartak Moscow defender Nemanja Vidic. Although we didn’t know it at the time, the pair would go on to play crucial part in a trophy-laden spell for the Reds, beginning with a Carling Cup final triumph in March.

2006/07 The following season continued on an upward curve for Evra, who broke his goal-scoring duck in a 3-0 home win over Everton. Another strike followed just over four months later in an historic 7-1 demolition of Roma, before the Frenchman became a champion of England by scooping his maiden Premier League winners’ medal.

2007/08 Evra played a pivotal role in United's most successful season of recent history, even filling in as an emergency left-winger from time to time. Keen to build on the previous years’ domestic triumph, Sir Alex Ferguson's men led a charge on three fronts until the end of April. Although a repeat of The Treble proved one step too far, the Reds secured a memorable Premier League and Champions League double.“It has been a pleasure and an honour to be part of this fantastic side,” Patrice said afterwards.

2008/09 Evidently buoyed by the sensational 07/08 campaign, the Reds swept all before them as Evra and his cohorts were crowned Champions of the World by winning the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan. Patrice played in the 1-0 final win over LDU Quito and was soon collecting more silverware in the shape of the Carling Cup, the defender’s second triumph in that competition. Another Premier League success followed, though United were unfortunately denied back-to-back Champions League wins by Barcelona in the Rome final.

2009/10 An ever-present for Sir Alex, Evra made a staggering 51 appearances during this campaign and still churned out performances of the highest quality. Not only did he continue his esteemed occupation of the left-back position, Patrice also proved an able centre-back deputy when injuries decimated the defence during the busy festive period. Now firmly a fans' favourite, the Frenchman's highlight was undoubtedly captaining the side to League Cup success during a 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Wembley.

2010/11 Patrice was rewarded for his phenomenal consistency with a new three-year contract, which Sir Alex was delighted about: “Patrice has developed into a key character in the dressing room. It’s great that he’s committed himself to Manchester United. His experience and talent will be increasingly important to us. He is unquestionably one of the world’s best left-backs.” Of course, Evra repaid the manager's faith by helping United claim another Premier League title, before appearing in his third and final Champions League final for the club.

2011/12 Now a senior member of the squad, Patrice was regularly entrusted with the captaincy in the absence of regular skipper Nemanja Vidic. He continued to be a regular in the Reds’ starting XI, too, making 47 appearances.

2012/13 Goals were to become a by-word for Evra in this campaign as the diminutive left-back bagged four, which were all claimed with headers from set-pieces. Notably, the season was to prove a memorable one for Patrice and his team-mates as United scooped a 20th English league title, sending Sir Alex into retirement with a bang.

2013/14 Sadly for Pat, his final season at Old Trafford lacked the silverware that would define his Reds career. Alas, he proved to be an influential figure in the dressing room throughout the David Moyes era and the Frenchman leaves United with his place in history secured.