Paul Scholes evolved from a late-arriving goalscoring midfielder in the 1990s into Europe's most feared deep-lying controller in the 2000s. Spending his entire career at Manchester United, Scholes made 499 Premier League appearances, scoring 107 goals and assisting 55 while collecting 11 championship medals. Inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2022, his long-range passing accuracy and ability to dictate tempo earned praise from peers across Europe.
Ranked #4 on "Kevin De Bruyne vs. Frank Lampard? Top 10 Greatest Premier League Midfielders of All Time (2026)". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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