Paul Scholes

England · Central midfielder (Attacking midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1999-2008

Midfielder who ran games with crisp passing and thunderous long shots

Nicknames Scholesy, The Ginger Prince

82.4OVR#53 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Scholes is undoubtedly the greatest midfielder of his generation.”
— Zinedine Zidane, France and Real Madrid legend · source

Category averages

  • Speed65.0
  • Shooting82.1
  • Passing91.0
  • Ball Control87.8
  • Movement83.8
  • Football IQ92.0
  • Defending Skill62.3
  • Physical75.8
  • Mental81.2
  • Career88.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty97
  2. Long Shots95
  3. Short Passing95
  4. Long Passing95
  5. Vision95
  6. Longevity95
  7. Link-up Play94
  8. First Touch94
  9. Spatial Awareness94
  10. Shot Power92

All 64 attributes

Speed 65.0

  • Top Speed69
  • Acceleration74
  • Dribbling Speed63
  • Top Speed with Ball65
  • Knock-on & Run51
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 82.1

  • Finishing85
  • Shot Power92
  • Long Shots95
  • Volleys92
  • Curve85
  • Penalties75
  • Heading65
  • Direct Free Kicks80
  • Shooting Creativity82
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 91.0

  • Short Passing95
  • Long Passing95
  • Through Balls92
  • Crossing82
  • Link-up Play94
  • Vision95
  • Set-Piece Delivery84

Ball Control 87.8

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession92
  • First Touch94
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot85
  • Press Resistance92

Movement 83.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement92
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning85
  • Anticipation89
  • Recovery Runs65

Football IQ 92.0

  • Decision Making92
  • Spatial Awareness94
  • Game Management90
  • Tactical Creativity92

Defending Skill 62.3

  • Defensive Positioning70
  • Marking60
  • Interceptions72
  • Standing Tackle72
  • Sliding Tackle60
  • Offside Trap40

Physical 75.8

  • Strength72
  • Stamina84
  • Agility77
  • Balance82
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play65
  • Aerial Duels60
  • Aggression82

Mental 81.2

  • Big-Game Temperament85
  • Leadership75
  • Selflessness85
  • Concentration82
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 88.4

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity95
  • Achievements80
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty97

Profile

Born
16 November 1974
Height
168 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1994–2013
Prime
1999-2008

Club career

  • 1993–2011 Manchester United
  • 2012–2013 Manchester United

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 2

1999 Manchester United · 2008 Manchester United

League title · Premier League Manchester United 11

1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13

Club World Cup 1

2008

Intercontinental Cup 1

1999

FA Cup 3

1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04

League Cup 2

2008–09, 2009–10

Community Shield 5

1996, 1997, 2003, 2008, 2010

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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