Man Utd's Jaap Stam: When he went rogue in charity match vs Bayern Munich

Former Manchester United man, Jaap Stam, was a monster of a defender.

The Dutchman balanced no-nonsense defending with the intelligence and ball-playing ability of a modern-day centre back.

In 1998, United made Stam the most expensive defender in world football when they signed him from PSV for £10.6 million.

In three seasons at Old Trafford, Stam helped the Red Devils win three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and the Champions League.

His departure from the club may have been unceremonious after a falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson but nobody can deny just how incredible he was during those three campaigns.

He played a crucial role in United becoming champions of Europe in 1999 – that unforgettable and dramatic comeback win against Bayern Munich in the final.

As a result, 20 years after that victory at the Camp Nou he represented Man Utd legends against their German opponents in a charity match at Old Trafford.

The match raised money for Man United’s foundation – a great cause I think we can all agree.

But friendly isn’t a word in Stam’s dictionary.

He played that match as if it was the Champions League final itself.

Stam was ruthless throughout the match, smashing into tackles for fun.

One tackle, in particular, on Ivica Olic was pretty brutal!

He also three Bayern players in three seconds midway through the second half.

Brutal.

Check out his highlights from the game below:

United won the match 5-0, with Stam ensuring his side kept a clean sheet

Today (Sunday 17, July) Stam turns 50.

And what better way to celebrate his half-century by remembering him going rogue in a charity match.

They don’t make defenders like him anymore.

Many happy returns, Jaap.

Stam claimed in his book ‘Head-to-Head’ that Fergie had ‘tapped him