‘One of the best I’ve played with’: Ravel Morrison’s former team-mate explains what made ex-Manchester United star so naturally gifted

Ravel Morrison hasn’t quite had the career trajectory many thought he would – least of all Sir Alex Ferguson – but his technical quality is undeniable according to one of his former team-mates. 

As a teenager, Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly “thought Morrison was the best player he’d seen at that age”. For one reason or another, though, Morrison has failed to live up to expectations during his career, spending time in the Championship, Italy, Mexico, Sweden, the Netherlands and now at DC United in MLS. 

Curtis Davies enjoyed a season playing alongside the former Manchester United prodigy at Derby County in 2021/22, under Wayne Rooney in the Championship. Explaining what makes him so special as a player, Davies also highlights the misunderstood character of Morrison, too.

“Talent-wise, Ravel is one of the best I’ve ever played with – no doubt,” Davies tells FourFourTwo. “He has a little bit of everything. He’s got the maverick in him that can beat four or five opponents, he’s as fit as a fiddle, he can get his head up and pick out a pass, and he can shoot from long range – he’s an unbelievable player.