Man Utd icon Paul Scholes reveals the top midfielders he encountered during his time at England.

Paul Scholes, a legendary player for Manchester United, was a key member of the famous Class of 92 and spent his entire career at Old Trafford from 1993 to 2013. During his time at United, he won a remarkable amount of silverware, including two Champions League titles.

When asked about his toughest opponents in the Champions League, Scholes struggled to narrow down his list. He mainly focused on the legendary teams of Barcelona and Real Madrid, who he faced while trying to dominate on the continent. He also mentioned the strong teams of Juventus, France, and Spain while representing England.

Scholes named some of the greatest players of all time as his toughest opponents in the Champions League. These included the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Clarence Seedorf, and the iconic Real Madrid Galácticos: Fernando Redondo, Ronaldo, Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, and Raul.

Despite initially mentioning midfielders, Scholes couldn't help but express his admiration for Brazilian Ronaldo, a striker who scored 103 goals in 177 games for Real Madrid. When Xavi and Zidane were asked about their own toughest opponents, both of them praised Scholes as one of the best midfielders of all time.

In fact, Xavi even went as far as to say that Scholes was the best central midfielder he had seen in the last 15-20 years. He described him as a role model and highlighted his exceptional abilities in passing, scoring goals, and maintaining possession. Zidane also echoed this sentiment, calling Scholes the complete midfielder and the greatest of his generation.

It's no surprise that Scholes was held in such high regard by his opponents, considering his impressive statistics and achievements during his career. He made 714 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 153 goals and providing 82 assists. He won 11 Premier League titles, 2 Champions Leagues, 3 FA Cups, 2 League Cups, and 1 Club World Cup.

This article, originally published on November 6, 2024, serves as a testament to the impact that Paul Scholes had on the world of football and the respect he earned from his fellow players.

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