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Ryan Giggs - Manchester United forward - Player profile & stats

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Name: Ryan Joseph Giggs Nationality: Wales
Position: forward Signing Information: Signed Trainee: 09/07/1990. Signed Professional: 29/11/1990
Birthdate: 29-11-1973 Years at Club: 1991-2014
Age: (51) Debut: 02/03/1991 v Everton (H) 0-2 (League Division One)
Birthplace: Canon, Cardiff, Wales Previous clubs:
Height: 5' 11" (1.80m) Farewell to Manchester United: Retired from game, 19/05/2014
Weight: 10st 10lbs (68.4kg) Passed Away:
Ryan Giggs is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history and a legend of Manchester United. Known for his extraordinary pace, dribbling ability, and longevity, Giggs spent his entire professional career at Manchester United, playing for over two decades from 1990 to 2014. His versatility allowed him to excel as a winger and later as a central midfielder in his later years, adapting to the demands of the game while maintaining his high performance levels.

Giggs made his debut for United in 1991 at the age of 17 and quickly became a key figure in Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad. Over the course of his career, he won an unprecedented 13 Premier League titles, 2 UEFA Champions League titles, 4 FA Cups, and many other domestic and international honors. His ability to remain at the top level for such an extended period is a testament to his professionalism, fitness, and football intelligence.

A hallmark of Giggs' game was his dribbling, often gliding past defenders with ease, especially during his prime as a winger. His vision, crossing ability, and decision-making in the final third were key in helping United dominate English football for two decades.

Strengths:
Dribbling and Pace: Giggs was known for his blistering pace and ability to take on defenders, especially during his years as a winger.
Longevity and Adaptability: Few players have had the longevity Giggs enjoyed, and his ability to adapt his playing style from winger to midfielder in the latter part of his career kept him at the highest level for 24 years.
Vision and Creativity: Giggs had exceptional vision and passing ability, regularly creating chances for his teammates with his crossing and through balls.
Leadership: Giggs became a senior leader at United, captaining the team on numerous occasions and playing a vital role in mentoring younger players.
International Career:
Despite his club success, Giggs' international career with Wales was less decorated, as the team did not qualify for major tournaments during his playing days. Nevertheless, he represented Wales with distinction, earning 64 caps and scoring 12 goals.

Post-Retirement and Coaching:
After retiring in 2014, Giggs briefly served as Manchester United’s interim manager following the departure of David Moyes. He then worked as an assistant coach under Louis van Gaal and later became the Wales national team manager in 2018, leading them to UEFA Euro 2020 qualification.

Summary:
Ryan Giggs is a Manchester United icon and one of the most decorated players in football history. With his incredible dribbling, creativity, and versatility, he became a cornerstone of United’s dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson. His achievements, which include 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League victories, reflect his consistency and excellence over a remarkable 24-year career. Giggs' legacy as one of the greatest to ever play for Manchester United is firmly established. Ryan Giggs is the most decorated player in MUFC & English football history. On the same day retiring Giggs was appointed assistant manager to Louis van Gaal.
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1 1990-1991 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
2 1991-1992 4 38 3 8 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 51
3 1992-1993 9 41 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 46
4 1993-1994 13 38 3 8 1 7 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 58
5 1994-1995 1 29 0 0 1 7 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 40
6 1995-1996 11 33 0 2 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 44
7 1996-1997 3 26 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 37
8 1997-1998 8 29 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 37
9 1998-1999 3 24 0 1 2 6 0 1 5 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 41
10 1999-2000 6 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 7 44
11 2000-2001 5 31 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 45
12 2001-2002 7 25 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 40
13 2002-2003 8 36 0 5 2 3 0 0 4 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 59
14 2003-2004 7 33 0 0 0 5 0 1 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 47
15 2004-2005 5 32 1 1 0 4 0 1 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 44
16 2005-2006 3 27 0 3 1 2 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 37
17 2006-2007 4 30 0 0 0 6 0 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 44
18 2007-2008 3 31 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 43
19 2008-2009 2 28 1 4 0 2 0 1 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 47
20 2009-2010 5 25 1 2 0 1 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 32
21 2010-2011 2 25 0 1 1 3 0 1 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 38
22 2011-2012 2 25 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 33
23 2012-2013 2 22 2 1 1 4 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 32
24 2013-2014 0 12 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
TOTALS 114 672 12 41 12 74 1 14 29 151 0 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 168 963
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