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Diogo Dalot became the fifth current Manchester United player to hit an impressive milestone.
After sitting out the Champions League game with Sabah last week, Diogo Dalot made a landmark appearance in the Manchester Derby.
Dalot made his 250th appearance for United in the controversial 1-0 loss to City, which was overshadowed by an incorrect VAR mistake for the goal.
The Portugal international signed for Manchester United in 2018 and while he had a spell on loan at AC Milan, he has become a mainstay for the club in recent years.
Dalot is one of only five current Manchester United players to hit the 250 appearances for the club.
Marcus Rashford: 430
Bruno Fernandes: 332
Luke Shaw: 329
Harry Maguire: 275
Diogo Dalot: 250
There is a long gap between Dalot and United’s top next appearance makers. It is Lisandro Martinez (114), then followed by Kobbie Mainoo (107), and Amad (97).
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Dalot’s longevity at United
Diogo Dalot was presented with a special plaque before Manchester United’s game with City, commemorating the milestone.
He posed with manager Michael Carrick, who himself made 464 appearances as a player for Manchester United, the 17th highest in the club’s history.
Dalot has played under numerous managers at United, which we can break down below.
Jose Mourinho: 6
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 36
Ralf Rangnick: 22
Erik ten Hag: 106
Ruud van Nistelrooy: 4
Ruben Amorim: 54
Darren Fletcher: 2
Michael Carrick: 20
Dalot has played his part in two trophy wins for United, the Carabao Cup in 2023 and FA Cup in 2024.
Speaking following his latest milestone, Dalot said: “This landmark is another step in the journey to the ultimate goal: winning titles wearing the Manchester United shirt.”
United are already behind the pace as pertains to a Premier League title challenge in 2026/27, already eight points off the leaders.