Right Foot: David Beckham – Scholes praises his free-kicks, corners, passing, and overall brilliance.
Left Foot: Ryan Giggs – He admires Giggs’ dribbling skills and vision with his left foot.
Heading: Cristiano Ronaldo – Despite being known for his goalscoring ability, Ronaldo’s heading prowess stands out for Scholes.
Pace: Marcus Rashford – Scholes believes Rashford’s speed and ability to go past defenders make him the fastest.
Tackling: Nicky Butt – Butt’s tough tackling and fearlessness earn him this spot in Scholes’ team.
Finishing: Ruud van Nistelrooy – Scholes easily picks Van Nistelrooy for his ruthless and goal-hungry mentality.
Strength: Jaap Stam – Scholes admires Stam’s strength and defensive abilities, which made him a formidable force.
Skills: Cristiano Ronaldo – Ronaldo’s skills and effectiveness in beating opponents make him the top choice in this category.
Vision: Bruno Fernandes – Scholes credits Fernandes for his ability to see everything on the pitch and create opportunities.
Mentality: Roy Keane – Keane’s leadership, mental strength, and fearlessness make him the perfect choice for this attribute.
Scholes’ picks reflect the world-class talent that has graced Old Trafford and showcases the incredible qualities that each player brought to the game.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has chosen the attributes of his “perfect footballer” from past and present players at Old Trafford. Here are his picks:
