10 Things Manchester United Fans Should Know About Radamel Falcao

Want to know more about Manchester United's Radamel Falcao?

The Colombian striker moved to Old Trafford from Monaco on deadline day. He'll spend the next season on loan at the club, with United having the option to make the move permanent next summer.

Here's a list of 10 things United fans might want to know about their new star.

United History-Maker

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Falcao's United career has only just started, but he has already become part of the club's history. When he replaced Juan Mata to make his debut against Queens Park Rangers, he became the first Colombian to represent the club.

Impressive Strike-Rate

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Since moving to Europe with Porto in 2009, Falcao has scored 155 goals in just 201 games. That's an average of a goal every 1.2 games.

Lethal in La Liga

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Falcao spent two seasons at Atletico Madrid between 2011 and 2013, scoring 52 goals in 68 appearances in La Liga. During that time, only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo scored more goals in the Spanish league.

Healthy Scoring Average

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Falcao's career in Europe has consisted of spells at Porto, Atletico Madrid and Monaco before his move to United. And he's averaged better than a goal every two games in each of his stops in Portugal, Spain and France.

International Marksman

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At international level, Falcao has scored 20 goals in 51 games for Colombia. He scored his first international goal against Montenegro in June 2007.

Europa League Love

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Falcao has been top scorer in the Europa League twice, with Porto in 2011 and with Atletico Madrid in 2012. On each occasion, his team lifted the trophy. In 33 games in the Europa League, he's scored 31 goals.

Champions League Pedigree

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Falcao hasn't played in the Champions League since Porto's campaign in Europe's top club competition in 2009-10. That season, he scored four goals in eight games as Porto reached the last 16 before being beaten by Arsenal.

Knee Problems

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Falcao has a history of knee problems. He damaged his knee ligaments while playing for River Plate in November 2005, and suffered a similar injury in January 2006. In January 2014, he suffered a knee injury while playing for Monaco that kept him out of the World Cup in Brazil.

Record for Colombia

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Falcao's 20 international goals have come in 17 different games. Of those 17 games, Colombia have only lost once, against Venezuela in August 2009. They have won 14.

Personal Success

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Falcao has won league titles with River Plate in Argentina and in Portugal with Porto. He also finished fifth in the 2012 Ballon d'Or vote behind Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta and Xavi.