Paul Scholes (/ˈpɔːl ˈskoʊlz/; born 16 November 1974) is a retired English footballer who played his entire professional career for Manchester United and is currently co-owner of Salford City.Born in Salford, but later moving to Langley, Scholes excelled in both cricket and football whilst at school. He first trained with Manchester United at the age of 14 after being spotted by a scout visiting his school, signing for them as an apprentice on leaving school in 1991, and turning professional in 1993. He made his full debut for United in the 1994–95 season. He went on to play a key part in the club's Treble-winning success in the 1998–99 season, and has won 11 Premier League, three FA Cup and two UEFA Champions League winners medals.Scholes represented the England national team from 1997 to 2004, gaining 66 caps and participating in the 1998 and 2002 World Cups, as well as the UEFA Euro 2000 and Euro 2004 tournaments.Cited by many of his footballing peers as one of the best midfielders of his generation, Scholes has also been criticised for his disciplinary record, amassing over 120 bookings in all competitions during his career and being sent off ten times.Scholes made 718 appearances for United, the third-highest number of appearances by any player for the club. Scholes announced his retirement from playing on 31 May 2011, receiving a testimonial match, and began his coaching career at the club from the 2011–12 season onward. However, he reversed this decision on 8 January 2012, and went on to play one more season before retiring again in May 2013.
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School, St Mary's RC Primary School, Beckenham
Nationality
English
Spouse
Claire Froggatt
Children
Alicia Scholes, Aiden Scholes, Arron Scholes
Parents
Stewart Scholes, Marina Scholes
Siblings
Joanne Scholes
Star Sign
Scorpio
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English players are not getting enough first-team time in the Premier League. We're going backwards from 1990 and the era of Paul Gascoigne and that 'conveyor belt of talent'. Simply, the Premier League is riddled with average foreign players. This is having such a detrimental effect on the first-team opportunities for young English talent, and our international results.
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I fear England are going the way of the Republic of Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
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Playing for Manchester United Football Club [September 1994]
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2008 Champions League winner, with Manchester United.
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He played for England in the 2002 FIFA World Cup of Soccer.
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Was the first England player to be sent off at Wembley.
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Signed a new 4 year contract at Manchester United.
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In the first ever FA Cup penalty shoot out against Arsenal (21st May 2005) he missed his penalty for Manchester United, allowing Arsenal to win the cup.
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When Paul scored for England against Tunisia in the World Cup in France, he was the first United player to score in the World Cup since Jesper Olsen scored for Denmark in 1986.
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Scored twice on his full debut against Ipswich Town.
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Although he still suffers from it, Paul has overcome Asthma to become a footballer.
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Supported Oldham Athletic as a boy and still looks out for their results.
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In 1999 became the first player since Norman Whiteside in 1984 to score a competitive goal for United on Italian soil in the 1-1 draw with Inter.
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Scored an international hat-trick for England against Poland
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Has spent his whole career at Manchester United FC
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He finally ended his 3-year England goal drought in Euro 2004, but did not have a good tournament in general as he was playing out of position on the left wing.
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Once scored a hat-trick against Newcastle. Manchester United went on to win the game 6-2.
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On 9 May 2001 Paul and Claire announced the birth of their second child, a daughter named Alicia.
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Son Arron Jake born in July 1999
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Son Arron, daughter Alicia
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Retired from international football after the Euro 2004 Championships.
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Plays for Manchester United FC
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Scored on his full England debut in the 2-0 defeat of Italy in 1997.
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England international footballer.
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Class of '92: Out of Their League
2015
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
Alan Hansen: Player and Pundit
2014
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The Class of 92
2013
Documentary
Himself
Match of the Day 2
2006
TV Series
Himself
Dream Team
2003-2004
TV Series
Himself
Manchester United: Play Like Champions
2003
Video documentary
Himself
2002 FIFA World Cup
2002
TV Mini-Series
Himself - England
Manchester United: Premiership Champions 2000-2001
2001
Video documentary
Himself
Germany 1 England 5
2001
Video documentary
Himself
Champions Again
2000
Video documentary
Manchester United: Beyond the Promised Land
2000
Video documentary
Himself
2000 UEFA European Football Championship
2000
TV Mini-Series
Himself
The Treble
1999
Video documentary
Himself
Manchester United: Official Review 1997/98 Season
1998
Video documentary
XVI FIFA World Cup 1998
1998
TV Mini-Series
Himself - England
English Premier League Football
1992
TV Series
Himself - Pundit
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
History of the Euros
2016
TV Movie documentary
Himself - England, Euro 2000
Dream Debuts
2015
TV Movie
Himself
England's Top 53 Footy Goals
2014
TV Special
Himself
Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002
2002
Video documentary
Himself
The Story of Football
2002
Video documentary
Himself - 2000 European Championships
Bend It Like Beckham
2002
Himself (uncredited)
United in the 90's
1999
Video documentary
Himself
300 Premiership Goals
1998
Video documentary
Himself
Known for movies
The Class of 92 (2013) as Himself
Manchester United: Premiership Champions 2000-2001 (2001) as Himself
Champions Again (2000) as Actor
Manchester United: Official Review 1997/98 Season (1998) as Actor
$25 Million
3.12 million GBP
