/ Dan Fitch / 19 August 2010 / 1 Comments

Dan Fitch examines the professional lookalikes who earn a crust from looking like Manchester United stars.

To play for Manchester United is to get to the top of your profession. Those that make it are extremely well rewarded and enjoy worldwide fame.

But why devote your life to getting to the top when you can earn a living from merely sharing a vague physical resemblance with somebody famous?

The following people are available for hire as professional lookalikes of past and present Manchester United stars. If you can't convince the real players to come to an event, just book a couple of these guys and hope that nobody notices.

Matt Edwards AKA Rio Ferdinand

Don't trust any lookalike that is wearing a hat in every picture.

Mike Kelly AKA Roy Keane

Currently getting the odd gig in the Ipswich area now that his Sunderland work has dried up.

Wayne Fletcher AKA Fabien Barthez

Is it possible to pull off Gallic sophistication when your name is Wayne?

Paul Jones AKA Nicky Butt

Pele's lookalike is a big fan of Paul Jones.

Dave Coles AKA Ryan Giggs

No matter how old Ryan Giggs gets, Dave is always destined to look about ten years his senior.

Ian Wallace AKA Ruud Van Nistelrooy

The worst thing about being a Ruud Van Nistelrooy lookalike is that you have to keep his haircut from the mid-nineties.

Michael Napier AKA Teddy Sheringham

If you want to know what Teddy would look like with a hideous tattoo on his chest, Michael's your man.

Jonathan Black AKA Paul Scholes

Warning: May not have ginger hair.

Scott Gillman AKA Cristiano Ronaldo

It's probably a bad idea to hold a picture up of your supposed doppelganger, if you look nothing like him.

Stephen Hill AKA Michael Owen

When he's too fat for Michael Owen, Stephen can become a Jason Manford lookalike.

Gavin Burnage AKA Eric Cantona

I am NOT Cantona.

Tom Curtin AKA Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney on Boxing Day morning.

Paul Coyle AKA Alex Ferguson

Newsflash for Paul Coyle. Fergie bought some new glasses a few years ago.

Comments (1)

1. Martin Marr | 16 July 2011

   Hi,
   Im 33 yrs old and a lot of people comment that I look like Ryan Giggs, I have had this happen for approx last 5 yrs or so. It appears people get paid for this 'look-a-like' stroke of fortune. I even think I look more like Ryan Giggs that the Gent on this Website. Anyway has anyone any pointer's on how I apply for a look-a-like???

   Kind Regards

   MM

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