10 greatest Premier League players of all time

#3 Paul Scholes

Xavi called Scholes as “the best central midfielder he has seen in the last 15-20 years”. The ginger genius has been one of the best players the Premier League has ever seen. He has won an astonishing 25 trophies with Manchester United which includes 11 Premier League titles and two Champions League titles.

Highly regarded for his technical skills, Scholes was renowned for his passing range, clever moment and the ability to score some stunning long-range goals. A versatile player, Scholes was capable of playing the box-to-box role, central midfielder role and even a holding midfielder role with equal aplomb.

Widely regarded by his peers as one of the best in the world, Scholes has received praise from players like Zidane, Edgar Davids and Guardiola. One of the best players Manchester United have ever had, the ginger genius controlled the flow of play and was an integral part of United’s dominance under Sir Alex.

Quite simply, Paul Scholes is the best midfielder the Premier League has ever seen.