Dong Fangzhuo

Dong Fangzhuo became the first Eastern Asian player ever signed by Manchester United back in 2004 and was touted for great things after a prolific spell at feeder club Royal Antwerp.

Still, despite the huge interest in the now 31-year-old, he only ever made one Premier League appearance while on the club’s books.

Had his contract terminated and found himself plying his trade back in China soon after joining.