Paul Scholes – A Legend

P a u l S c h o l e s  ( born 16 November 1974) is an English footballer, a one-club
man who has played his entire professional career for Manchester United
Paul Scholes – A Legend
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Scholes was born at Hope Hospital in
Salford, Greater Manchester.
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Scholes attended the St Mary's RC Primary
School in Langley. He excelled in
both cricket and football in school.
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At age 14, Scholes began training with
Manchester United. He then later joined as
a trainee during the summer of 1991
Early years
Club career
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Scholes became a professional player on
23 July 1993. His debut came on 21
September 1994, where he scored both
goals in a 2–1 victory over Port Vale in
the Football League Cup.
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Scholes has made 686 appearances for United, the fourth highest
number of appearances by any player for the club.
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For 18 years, he has scored 152 goals for Manchester United, the
tenth on best score list.
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Season 1998-1999, Scholes was a key
part in Manchester United's Treble-

winning (including FA Cup, FA Premier
League and UEFA Champion League).
Club career
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In his own career, he won ten Premier League, three FA Cup,
two UEFA Champion League medals and FIFA Club World Cup
with Manchester United.
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Scholes made his international debut
against South Africa in 1997, and was
included in the England squad for the
1998 World Cup.
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He has played for England
international team for 8 years with 66
appearances, scored 14 goals.
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Scholes announced his retirement
from international football in August
2004.
International Career