Where are they now? Manchester United team that won the Club World Cup in 2008

We take a look at the lives and careers of these iconic players, from their triumphs at Old Trafford to their varied journeys post-Manchester United.

 From Edwin van der Sar's executive role at Ajax to Wayne Rooney's venture into the MLS, each player has carved a unique legacy beyond the hallowed turf of their 2008 triumph.

Post-retirement from Manchester United in 2011, van der Sar embarked on a career in football management and administration. He notably served as the Marketing Director at Ajax and eventually became the CEO of the club.

After leaving Manchester United, Brown had stints with Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers, before moving abroad to play for the Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.

Ferdinand retired in 2014 and transitioned into a career as a football pundit. He also briefly pursued boxing as part of the 'Defender to Contender' project.

Vidic retired from professional football in 2016 and has expressed interest in pursuing a managerial career, completing his UEFA Pro Licence course.

Following his time at Manchester United, Evra played for clubs like Juventus and Marseille, and ended his playing career at West Ham United.

Plagued by injuries, Hargreaves retired and shifted to a career in media, working as a television pundit for BT Sport.

 Scholes, who retired in 2013, is actively involved in football punditry and is a co-owner of Salford City.

After retiring in 2018, Carrick joined the coaching staff at Manchester United, working under José Mourinho.

Tevez had a varied career post-Manchester United, playing for clubs like Manchester City, Juventus, and Boca Juniors.

 Ronaldo's career soared post-Manchester United, with successful spells at Real Madrid and Juventus.

Post-Manchester United, Rooney returned to Everton, then moved to MLS to play for D.C. United.