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| Paul Scholes |
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has named former
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes as
Premier League’s best player of all time, Metro
reported. Both players have come up against each
other on many occasions in the Premier League
during their playing days, but Henry believes the
United player was often underrated by many.
Henry and Scholes are ranked among the best to
have played in England’s top flight. Both have
earned legendary status in their respective clubs
for their immense contribution over the past
fifteen years and they have bagged many
prestigious honours during their playing careers.
The Frenchman, who’s now a TV pundit, spent
eight successful years with the Gunners and he
still holds the record for club’s all-time leading
goal scorer with a total of 228 goals in 376
appearances. Not only did Henry inspire the
North London club to two Premier League titles
and three FA Cups, but he also racked
up individual honours including PFA Players’
Player of the Year award twice in 2003 and 2004.
Another player who’s at the same level and
calibre with the French legend was his then arch-
rival Scholes from United. Henry opted to pick the
Englishman against the likes of Ryan Giggs, Alan
Shearer and Cristiano Ronaldo over a player
who’s often overlooked by many. The Frenchman
has hailed the United legend as ‘one of the best, if
not the best he has played against’.
“I would have to go Paul Scholes.” he replied
when Kay Burley asked him who the best player
he has come up against.
“I don't think people have given him the credit he
deserves.”
“He's one of the best, if not the best, I've played
against, he could do anything.”
“Unfortunately for him, when he was playing for
the national team, for England, sometimes people
didn't see it like that.”
“If I had a Paul Scholes in my team, everything
would be around him.”
“At Manchester United, they saw it like that, but I
think Paul Scholes is one of the best I've played
against in this league, and seen anywhere.”
Xavi Hernandez labelled Scholes as ‘best
midfielder’ in 2011
It’s not only the former Arsenal striker who has
showered praise on Scholes for his incredible
talent and illustrious career over the years.
Barcelona legend Xavi, who’s regarded as one of
the best midfielders to have played the game, had
once admitted that the United star player was the
‘the best midfield player in the last 20 years.’
“In the last 15 to 20 years the best central
midfielder that I have seen — the most complete
— is Scholes.” he saidÂÂ in a 2011 interview.
“I have spoken with Xabi Alonso about this many
times. Scholes is a spectacular player who has
everything.”
“He can play the final pass, he can score, he is
strong, he never gets knocked off the ball and he
doesn't give possession away.”
“If he had been Spanish then maybe he would
have been valued more.”
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