#2 Midfielders
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Ryan Giggs (Left Midfield)
One of the most decorated footballers in the history of the beautiful game, the Welsh international will occupy the left-midfield position in this team. Giggs made his debut in 1991 and was a part of United’s legendary Class of 92. He went on to represent United for the next 23 years, winning 13 Premier League’s, 4 FA Cup’s, 3 League Cup’s, 2 Champions League's, a FIFA Club World Cup, an Intercontinental Cup, a UEFA Super Cup and 9 FA Community Shield.
Giggs was a crucial part of United’s midfield alongside Beckham, Scholes, and Keane, and was at the peak of his game in the 90’s. One of the most memorable moments of his career was when he set up Teddy Sheringham's equalizer in 1999 Champions League finals, which set United on their way to a famous treble.
Giggs scored 160 goals in his United career and went on to manage the team for the remainder of 2013-14 season after David Moyes’ sacking, one month prior to the season’s end.
Roy Keane (Central Midfield)
The Irish defensive midfielder, famous for his aggressive brand of football, makes it to the best team of the 90’s. He joined United in 1993 from Nottingham Forest, and his presence in midfield was instrumental to United’s four league titles and three FA Cups in the 90’s.
Regarded as one of the best midfielders in his generation, Keane went on to become United’s captain from 1997 till his departure. The Irishman was also an indispensable part of the national team, representing them for over a decade, most of which he spent as captain. Most recently, he was the assistant manager for Republic of reland, who exceeded all expectations to reach the round of 16.
Keane was named by Brazilian legend, Pele in the FIFA 100 list of world’s greatest living footballers – and that should justify his selection in the team.
Patrick Vieira (Central Midfield)
The Frenchman joined Arsenal in 1996, about the same time as Arsene Wenger. The Senegalese-born football rose to prominence during his years at Arsenal and established himself as one of the best midfielders of the era.
Vieira was responsible for a lot of goals scored by Bergkamp and Wright, as he had wonderful vision to pick his teammates in scoring positions. The Frenchman has 34 goals and 29 assists to his name in his glorious Arsenal career.
In the 2000s, Vieira was a crucial part of the Arsenal team in 2003-04 season, which came to be known as The Invincibles.
David Beckham (Right Midfield)
One of the world’s most famous footballer, David Beckham took the Premier League by storm in the 90’s. He was a part of the famed United’s Class of ‘92 and went on to become one of United’s and England’s best ever. Making his debut in 1995-96 season, Beckham won EPL and FA Cup in his debut season at United.
The following season he scored a goal which football fans remember to this day- a strike from his own half against AFC Wimbledon resulted in one of the best PL goals. He wore the coveted No. 7 jersey, and he completely deserved it. A player with immense class and skills- Beckham would make football look so easy.
The Englishman was an incredible passer of the ball, with great vision combined with his ability to pick his team-mate time and again. He was a dead-ball specialist, not like those in the modern game who scores a few good free-kicks here and there. Free kicks-close range or far from goal, penalties, and corner kicks are all made to look hazardous when David Beckham stepped up to take them. Like Keane, Beckham was named in the FIFA 100 list by Pele, and is one of the easiest selections for this team.
