JAKARTA - Former Manchester United striker Eric Cantona became the third footballer to enter the Premier League Hall of Fame after former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer and former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry.
Cantona led United to four league titles during five seasons with the Red Devils by scoring 70 goals in 156 appearances for the Old Trafford club.
The man from France also won the First Division 1991-1992 season with Leeds United and retired in May 1997 at the age of 30.
"I am very happy and proud, but at the same time I am not surprised," Cantona said on his Premier League website. "I would even be surprised if I didn't get elected!"
"I am fortunate to play with this team, with these great players, a great manager and a great supporter."
Cantona, 54, is also remembered for his famous "kung-fu" shot hitting a Crystal Palace supporter in January 1995 after being sent off at Selhurst Park.
Shearer, who is the Premier League's all-time leading scorer and Henry, a former France international, also entered the Hall of Fame last month.
The Premier League says the Hall of Fame "celebrates the talents and achievements" of those who have appeared in the division since its introduction in 1992 and players who enter must have retired by 1 August 2020.
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