The striker burst on to the scene with a 92nd minute winner against Villa on his debut. Take a bow, son - as Andy Gray would say...
A one time member of Lazio's youth set-up, Macheda was brought to England by Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer of 2007, signing pro forms a year later.
He scored 12 goals in 21 youth team matches in 2007/08 and continued to star for United's U18s in 2008/09, while also making several appearances at reserve level.
Stong on the ball, mobile and a real threat in and around the box - his eye for goal was showcased on his senior debut for United, when he came of the bench to secure a vital three points in the title race with a last-gasp winner against Aston Villa in April 2009.