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11 / England · 1997–2004

Paul Scholes

CM creator
Caps · England
66
Goals · England
14
Life
1974
Clubs
Manchester United
#11
Editorial rank of 33 for England
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The quiet heartbeat of Manchester United's midfield, his sublime passing range and extraordinary vision orchestrated countless attacks under Sir Alex Ferguson. Career record: 66 caps and 14 goals for England; club career at Manchester United.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q45613
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Career record

1993–2013Manchester United
England66 caps, 14 goals

Sources

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One rank above: Jimmy Greaves at #10.

One rank below: Tom Finney at #12.

England's editorial top five: Bobby Charlton · Bobby Moore · Gordon Banks · Harry Kane · Stanley Matthews.

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