10 Incredible Ryan Giggs Stats You Won’t Believe
Ryan Giggs’ longevity and success in the English game is unparalleled, and he’s one of the greatest players United have ever had.
Here are 10 incredible stats of the Welshman, from his long time as a United player:
1. Assist King
Ryan Giggs holds the record for the most assists in Premier League history, with 162 assists to his name.
2. Premier League Royalty
Giggs won 13 Premier League titles during his career, the most by any player in the history of the competition.
He played a pivotal role for Sir Alex Ferguson, and was a part of every one of Ferguson’s 13 title winning sides, as United dominated English football during the 1990s and 2000s.
3. Goals, Goals, Goals
Giggs scored a league goal in 21 consecutive Premier League seasons, starting in the 1992/93 season. The record he holds is testament to his longevity.
4. Part Of The Furniture
Ryan Giggs made a total of 963 appearances for United, across 23 seasons playing for the club. It makes him the record holder for United appearances.
He played 205 games more than second-placed Bobby Charlton.
5. Serial Winner
Giggs won 35 trophies during his Man United career, which not only makes him the club’s most decorated player, but also the most decorated British player ever.
6. Wonderkid
He was named PFA Young Player of the Year twice, after winning the award in the 1991/92 and 1992/93 seasons. He became the first player to ever win the award 2 times.
7. Longevity
Giggs played a total of 46,447 minutes of Premier League football, not including the season and a half he played in the old First Division (before the Premier League rebrand).
8. The Champions League
Giggsy played in 20 different UEFA Champions League campaigns for Manchester United, and won it twice, while also finishing runner-up twice.
“It’s almost impossible to replace a player like Ryan Giggs – you do not find many players like him. He is a rarity. He has world class attributes and has achieved so much at one club. You can only look up to him.”
– Sir Alex Ferguson
9. Red Cards
In his 963 appearances for Manchester United, Ryan Giggs received 0 red cards. He did get sent off for Wales, but never in his club career.
10. First And Last Goal
Giggs’ first and last goal for Manchester United were 22 years apart. His first United goal was against Manchester City on 4th May 1991, and his final goal was against QPR on 22nd February 2013.
Thanks for sharing, he really was the Assist King! It’s players like him that make the game so exciting to watch. Keep up the great work!
Fascinating read on the Premier League Royalty. Anyone knows who’s got the record for the most assists in a single season? Is it Giggs?
If I remember correctly, it was Thierry Henry. Though with the way seasons are going, wouldn’t surprise me if it’s broken soon!
records are made to be broken, but the way these players are managed nowadays, doubt anyone’s gonna get close
Goals Goals Goals! Can’t get enough of them, this is what football’s all about. Nothing better than seeing your team bang them in, week in week out. Makes the game worth watching.
The segment on ‘Part Of The Furniture’ resonated with me. There’s something beautiful about a player becoming synonymous with a club. It’s rare in today’s game.
There’s something magical about the Wonderkid narrative. Young talents dreaming big and achieving even bigger. It’s stories like these that inspire the next generation of players to reach for the stars.
Longevity in football is no small feat. It requires not just physical fitness, but mental fortitude and adaptability. Players who achieve it have my utmost respect. It’s a different kind of achievement.
Reading about The Champions League brings so many great memories. Is it just me or does it feel like the ultimate goal for any player in Europe?
The bit on Red Cards caught my eye. Discipline on the field is as crucial as talent. Players must learn to control their aggression. It’s about playing smart.
Crazy to see how long he was playing at the highest level. I personally think he’s one of the greatest players the clubs ever had, need someone like him on the wing today!