Greatest Premier League XI of all time

Paul Scholes – Central Midfielder

Paul Scholes is the most decorated English footballer of all time

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.

Scholes was highly regarded for his technical skills, renowned for his accurate passing, intelligent movement and powerful shooting from long range. A well-rounded, tenacious, and versatile box-to-box player, he was capable of playing in any midfield position, often alternating between defensive,offensive and playmaking roles, due to his stamina, vision, and work-rate, as well as his ability to make attacking runs.

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, Scholes was capable of pulling the strings in midfield and control the flow of the game effortlessly.

Scholes is arguably the best midfielder of the Premier League era.