Paul Scholes

Paul Scholes, widely recognized as one of football’s greatest midfielders, spent his entire professional playing career with Manchester United, achieving significant team and individual accolades. After scoring twice in his League Cup debut against Port Vale in the 1994–95 season and again in his league debut against Ipswich Town in September 1994, Paul Scholes quickly established himself as a pivotal midfielder for Manchester United. Having turned professional on July 23, 1993, he became instrumental in the legendary ‘Fergie’s Fledglings’ era, contributing 14 goals to the club’s Premier League and FA Cup double-winning season in 1995–96. Scholes was crucial in the historic treble-winning season of 1998–99, notably scoring in the FA Cup final and an important away goal against Inter Milan in the Champions League quarter-final.

Scholes has become a highly respected football pundit for major broadcasters including BT Sport and ITV, and a columnist for The Independent, known for his direct and insightful analysis. His commitment to developing future talent is further evidenced by his involvement in University Academy 92, an initiative focused on broadening educational opportunities. Most recently, he was appointed interim head coach of Salford City on October 12, 2020.