Scholes reveals the five most challenging rivals he faced during his iconic time at Manchester United.

Paul Scholes, a legendary player for Manchester United, recently revealed his top five toughest opponents he faced during his 20-year career with the club. Widely considered as one of the best midfielders of all time, Scholes was a key member of the Class of 92 and won an impressive 25 trophies with United, including 11 Premier League titles.

In his interview with Sky Bet's The Overlap, Scholes named Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Zinedine Zidane, and Ronaldo as his top five opponents. It is worth noting that none of these players were from the English Premier League, showing the level of competition Scholes faced in his career.

Messi, often considered as the greatest footballer of all time, was the first name on Scholes' list. Along with Messi, the two other Barcelona icons, Xavi and Iniesta, were also included in his top five. Real Madrid legends Zidane and Ronaldo completed the list, with the latter scoring an impressive 103 goals in 177 games for the club.

When asked about his toughest opponents, Scholes shared, "I played against some incredible teams. Messi, Xavi, and Iniesta. There's [three] straight away. I want to pick midfield players. Zidane...and I love R9. I know he's a centre-forward but...Brazilian Ronaldo."

Interestingly, both Xavi and Zidane have praised Scholes in the past, with Xavi calling him the best central midfielder he has ever seen and Zidane naming him as his toughest opponent. Scholes' impressive skills and abilities as a midfielder have earned the respect and admiration of some of the greatest players in the world.

Despite not being as highly rated in his home country of England, Scholes has proven himself to be a formidable opponent against some of the best players in the world. His talent, vision, and ability to control the game from midfield make him a true legend of Manchester United and one of the greatest midfielders of all time.

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