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Harry Maguire still holds Casemiro in the highest regard after he singled out one of his former Manchester United star’s standout traits as a footballer.
Casemiro signed off his Old Trafford run at the end of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign after his contract with Manchester United expired in the summer.
The 34-year-old Brazilian midfielder had enjoyed a superb resurgence in the tail end of his Red Devils run under both Ruben Amorim and Michael Carrick.
Casemiro, who represented Brazil at the World Cup in the summer, netted nine times and picked up two assists in 35 matches across all competitions for United.
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Harry Maguire speaks with teammate Casemiro during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford in 2025 in Manchester, England.
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Man Utd star Harry Maguire shows his deep admiration for Casemiro’s heading ability
Casemiro became a free agent in the summer and the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star completed his move to MLS side Inter Miami in July.
The Inter Miami star struck up a key dynamic with Bruno Fernandes last season and excelled in the air for United with his world-class heading ability of the ball.
Harry Maguire, who has excelled with his own heading strength, still feels that former teammate Casemiro stands alone in the world for what he can do in the air.
Speaking to Viaplay, the 33-year-old ex-Man Utd captain was asked who has the best header in football now and snubbed the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo in his pick.
“Casemiro,” Maguire simply said.
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Manchester United's Belgian goalkeeper #01 Senne Lammens, Manchester United's Moroccan defender #03 Noussair Mazraoui, Manchester United's Slovenian striker #30 Benjamin Sesko, Manchester United's French defender #15 Leny Yoro, Manchester United's English midfielder #37 Kobbie Mainoo (front row from L to R) Manchester United's Brazilian striker #10 Matheus Cunha, Manchester United's Cameroonian midfielder #19 Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United's Belgian midfielder #18 Youri Tielemans, Manchester United's Argentinian defender #06 Lisandro Martinez, Manchester United's Danish defender #13 Patrick Dorgu and Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes poses for a team photo before the UEFA Champions League football match between Manchester United and Sabah FK at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 10, 2026.
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Harry Maguire still has a major admiration for Man Utd legend Cristiano Ronaldo as well
While Cristiano Ronaldo was not picked for the best header in world football, Maguire did highlight his former Man Utd teammate in the quick-fire Q&A clip.
When asked who was the best player that he played alongside at Old Trafford, Maguire made it clear that no other player rivalled United legend Ronaldo.
Ronaldo, who is currently at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, returned to United from Juventus in 2021 and had a brief second spell at Old Trafford until 2022.