Is prone to injuries but when fit van Persie is as good as any striker about.

Pretty much single-handedly won Manchester United the Premier League in 2012/13.

His absence for much of this season hardly helped the Red Devils’ cause.

RVP has a huge ego and gets unsettled easily.

But it’s clear he has a great relationship with Dutch boss Louis van Gaal (now United boss) and should flourish as Holland’s skipper.

• Country: Holland

• Position: Forward

• Age: 30

• Current club: Manchester United