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Paul Scholes

English association football player · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Born 1974 · age 51

Paul Scholes is an English former football pundit, coach and player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, Scholes spent his entire professional playing career with Manchester United, for whom he scored over 150 goals in more than 700 appearances between 1993 and 2013.

Paul Scholes is read about 2,055 times a day, in 68 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 400 days, one point a day.

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Career 4

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Manchester United F.C.2012-2013335
England1997-20046614
Manchester United F.C.1993-2011466102
England U18199341

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In their own words 2

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Paul Scholes
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2 statements, newest first
  1. When it's over I just want to be able to look in the mirror and say, 'Well, you were a half-decent player.

    , Own words

  2. I don't like compliments. No. I prefer criticisms; prefer to prove them wrong

    During an interview in the latter years of his career, Own words

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Awards

Premier League Hall of Fame2022
English Football Hall of Fame

About this person

Scholes won 25 trophies, including 11 Premier League titles, three FA Cups and two UEFA Champions League titles. He is renowned for his technical skills, accurate passing, intelligent movement, powerful shooting from long range and goal-scoring ability.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1974 · age 51