The most decorated player in English football history with 13 Premier League titles, known for longevity and creativity over three decades.
Ryan Joseph Giggs was born in Cardiff in 1973 and spent his entire 24-year career at Manchester United (1990–2014), making 963 appearances — the club record — scoring 168 goals and providing 271 assists. He won 13 Premier League titles, 4 FA Cups, 4 League Cups and 2 Champions Leagues — more major honours than any player in English football history. He earned 64 Wales caps scoring 12 international goals. His top speed of 32.8 km/h in his peak years made him one of the fastest players in the Premier League. He covered 10.6 km per game throughout a career of extraordinary longevity. He was PFA Young Player of the Year in 1992 and 1993. His FA Cup semi-final solo goal against Arsenal in 1999 — voted the competition's greatest goal — encapsulated his at-peak capability. He was named in the PFA Team of the Season 6 times and earned a PFA Merit Award for services to football. He scored in each of the first 22 Premier League seasons (1992–2014). His total of 36 major club trophies is the most by any player in British football history. He played into his 40s, maintaining his elite status through intelligent adaptation of his game.
Most decorated player in English football history with 34 trophies
He played in every Premier League season from 1992 to 2014 — all 22 of them — and scored in every one.
Did You Know?How They Played
Pacey left winger known for his dribbling, crossing ability and longevity
Lasting Impact
Manchester United legend and most successful player in Premier League history
Career Honours
- Champions League 1999, 2008
- Premier League 13x
- FA Cup 4x
- League Cup 4x
- Intercontinental Cup 1999
- Club World Cup 2008
- UEFA Team of the Year 2007
- PFA Young Player of the Year 1992
- PFA Young Player of the Year 1993
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2009
- OBE 2007
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 1990–2014 | 963 | 168 | #11 |
 Wales | — | 64 | 12 | — |