Eric Cantona, towering at 6ft 2 (188 cm), brought a commanding physical presence to football that earned him the affectionate nickname "King Eric" from Manchester United fans. His height gave him an edge in aerial duels and a regal stature on the pitch, contributing to his status as the club's greatest ever player according to Inside United magazine.
After a stellar career with Manchester United and the French national team, Cantona transitioned to acting, leveraging his imposing 6ft 2 (188 cm) frame in films like Looking for Eric, The Salvation, Switch, and Elizabeth, where his height amplified his charismatic, larger-than-life roles.