Paul Scholes’ Manchester United Career in Numbers
14/01/2012 - Barclays Premier League - Manchester United vs. Bolton Wanderers - Paul Scholes of Man Utd celebrates after scoring their 1st goal - Photo: Simon Stacpoole / Offside.
On this day, 42 years ago, a legend was born. More specifically, a Manchester United legend was born.
Shoot! would like to wish a certain Paul Scholes many happy returns on his birthday!
The former England and Manchester United midfielder enjoyed an illustrious career for club and country, scoring spectacular goals and winning dozens of silverware during his Red Devil playing days.
Photo: Mark Leech / Offside.
The redhead midfielder was part of The Class of ’92, alongside fellow uprising stars Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Gary Neville and Phil Neville.
Nowadays; the 42-year-old is currently co-owner of Salford City, who compete in the National League North, where The Ammies currently lie eighth after their opening 18 league games.
How they wish Scholes was still playing!
Anyway; In honour of the Salford-born star, Shoot! have broken down Scholes’ Manchester United career into numbers, and trust us, there are a lot of them! Enjoy…
November 16, 1974
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No other place to start.
Paul Scholes was born at Salford’s Hope Hospital on November 16, 1974, son to Stewart and Marina Scholes.
July 8, 1991
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Manchester United signed the youngster on July 8, 1991, before Scholes put pen to paper on his first professional deal on July 23, 1993.
September 21, 1994
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Scholes made his Red Devils debut on September 21, 1994, against Port Vale in the League Cup.
He scored both goals in a 2-1 victory for the visitors.
Just a glimpse of things to come!
155
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The number of goals Scholes scored during his Manchester United playing days.
Only Sir Bobby Charlton, Wayne Rooney, Denis Law, Jack Rowley, Dennis Viollet, George Best, Ryan Giggs, Joe Spence and Mark Hughes have scored more during their time at the Red Devils.
718
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The number of appearances Scholes made for Manchester United between 1994 and 2013.
He is third on the club’s all-time appearance chart, only behind Ryan Giggs and Sir Bobby Charlton.
66
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The number of international caps he won for England during his Manchester United career.
He scored 14 goals for the Three Lions between 1997 and 2004.
May 31, 2011
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The date Scholes announced his retirement from professional football with immediate effect.
United even held a testimonial match to honour the legendary midfielder in August 2011 against New York Cosmos at Old Trafford, before the midfielder reversed his decision in January 2012.
May 19, 2013
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Take two – Scholes announced his retirement from football for the second time at the end of the 2012/13 campaign, but this time he kept his promise.
Just eight days later; on May 19, 2013, the midfielder made his 499th and final league appearance for the Red Devils against West Brom as a substitute in an enthralling 5-5 draw at The Hawthorns.
25
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The number of honours Scholes won as a Manchester United player.
He lifted 11 Premier League titles, five FA Community Shields, three FA Cups, two League Cups, two Champions League crowns, one FIFA Club World Cup and one Intercontinental Cup.
Hope he has got a big enough trophy cabinet!
1
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One man. One legend. One-club.
It doesn’t happen all that often!