10 One-Trick Footballing Ponies Who Made It At The Top Level

After earning effusive praise from manager Jose Mourinho, Manchester United's Belgian battering ram is slowly shedding his reputation as an internet meme.

But even as the unfortunate association with David Moyes begins to fall away, there are few Old Trafford fans who regard Fellaini as anything more than a useful option from the subs' bench.

And they're sort of right: apart from being tasty with his elbows, the former Everton man is chiefly known for his near-unrivaled ability to win knockdowns inside the opposing penalty box - be it with his head or chest.

Despite all the flack, though, Fellaini continues to find minutes in both the Premier League and Champions League - proof that route one football isn't quite dead yet at the highest level.