Ranking Manchester United’s top 7 goalscorers in Premier League history

Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

#4 Ruud Van Nistelrooy - 95 goals

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Manchester United Legends v FC Barcelona Legends

Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy was one of Manchester United's most clinical strikers in all of their history. Van Nistelrooy's finishing technique was often described as the best in the world. He is the winner of the 2003 Premier League title with the Red Devils alongside being the top scorer in the league from the same season.

In 150 appearances in the Premier League, van Nistelrooy netted 95 times. This means that he ranks fourth amongst United's top 7 goalscorers in Premier League history.


#3 Paul Scholes - 107 goals

Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers - Premier League
Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers - Premier League

Apart from having world-class strikers to lead the line Manchester United were blessed to have an industrious midfielder in Paul Scholes as well. He often scored goals that sent fans into football hysteria.

Scholes, in 499 appearances for the Red Devils in the Premier League, has a total of 107 goals to his name. This means he ranks third amongst United's top 7 goalscorers in Premier League history.


#2 Ryan Giggs - 109 goals

Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United - Premier League
Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United - Premier League

Ryan Giggs enjoys legendary status at Manchester United. He holds the club's all-time record of highest number of appearances with 963 games to his name. The Welshman is also the Premier League's greatest playmaker with 162 assists to his name.

During his time at Old Trafford, Giggs made 632 appearances in the Premier League and scored 109 goals for the Red Devils. He ranks second amongst United's top 7 goalscorers in Premier League history.


#1 Wayne Rooney - 183 goals

Manchester United v Arsenal - FA Cup Quarter Final
Manchester United v Arsenal - FA Cup Quarter Final

Wayne Rooney is probably the greatest English goalscorer to play for Manchester United. He is a player who holds the all-time goalscoring record for club and country, 253 and 53.

In 393 appearances for Manchester United in the Premier League, Wayne Rooney has scored over 183 goals for the club. This will surely make him the greatest United goalscorer in Premier League history.


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