John Aston was a talented left winger who played for Manchester United from 1965 to 1972, recording 27 goals in 187 appearances.
He is most famously remembered for his Man of the Match performance in the 1968 European Cup Final, where his pace and direct running tormented the Benfica defence to help United become the first English club to lift the trophy.
Trophy Success: Beyond the European triumph, he was a key member of the 1966–67 First Division championship team.
He is the son of John Aston Sr., who played as a defender for the club and later served as a coach and chief scout while his son was in the first team.
