Paul Scholes Age, Height, Wife & Biography

Paul Scholes is an English former professional footballer who spent his whole club career at Manchester United, winning 11 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues. Regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation, he was known for his passing, his vision and his powerful shooting from distance.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Paul Scholes
Born	November 16, 1974
Age	51 years old
Birthplace	Salford, Greater Manchester, England
Nationality	English
Height	5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
Occupation	Former professional footballer, midfielder
Years Active	1993 – 2013
Spouse	Claire Froggatt (married 1999)
Known For	Manchester United, Premier League titles, Champions League 1999 and 2008

Who Is Paul Scholes?

Paul Scholes is a former midfielder from Salford, England, who played 718 games for Manchester United between 1993 and 2013, scoring 155 goals. He was part of the club’s famous Class of 92, the group of young players who came through the academy together, and he was a key player in teams managed by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Scholes was known for his ability to control games from midfield, his range of passing and his goals from outside the box. He was praised by other players and managers, including Xavi Hernandez and Zinedine Zidane, as one of the most talented midfielders they had played against.

Early Life & Background

Paul Scholes was born on November 16, 1974, in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. He grew up in Langley, Middleton, and attended St Mary’s RC Primary School and Cardinal Langley RC High School. He played football as a boy and was spotted by Manchester United as a teenager.

Scholes joined Manchester United as a trainee in 1991 and signed as a professional in 1993. He made his first-team debut in September 1994, scoring twice in a League Cup match against Port Vale, and he became a regular in the team in the 1994-95 season.

Career

Scholes was part of the Manchester United team that won the treble of the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League in 1999. He missed the Champions League final through suspension, but he played a key role in the team’s run to the final. He won the Premier League 11 times, in 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013.

He won the Champions League again in 2008, when United beat Chelsea on penalties in Moscow, and he won the FA Cup three times. Scholes retired from playing in May 2011, but he came out of retirement in January 2012 and played for a further 18 months, retiring for good in May 2013.

For England, Scholes won 66 caps and scored 14 goals. He played at the 1998 World Cup in France, Euro 2000, the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup in Germany. He retired from international football in 2004, at the age of 29, to focus on his club career.

Facts About Paul Scholes

• Paul Scholes was born in Salford on November 16, 1974.
• He played 718 games for Manchester United and scored 155 goals.
• He won the Premier League 11 times with Manchester United.
• He won the Champions League in 1999 and 2008.
• He won 66 caps for England and scored 14 goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scholes is remembered as one of the finest midfielders to play in the Premier League, and his long-range goals and passing remain a benchmark for young midfielders coming through the academy at Manchester United.