Scholes Quotes
- The only great English midfielder in my career was Paul Scholes. He had elegance in him. Others were pretenders. — Andrea Pirlo
- My toughest opponent? Scholes of Manchester. He is the complete midfielder. — Zinedine Zidane
- You rarely come across the complete footballer, but Scholes is as close to it as you can get. One of my regrets is that the opportunity… — Zinedine Zidane
- Scholes is undoubtedly the best midfielder of his generation. — Zinedine Zidane
- I can't understand why Scholes has never won the player of the year award. He should have won it long ago. Maybe it's because he… — Thierry Henry
- I have played with some great players during my time at United but I would have to put Paul Scholes down as the best. — Ryan Giggs
- Nobody on this planet had a range of passing like Paul Scholes. Training every day was a pleasure just watching him. Unbelievable career. — Michael Owen
- I'm not the best, Paul Scholes is. — Unknown Author
- Everyone of us should emulate him. We can all learn from Paul Scholes. — Peter Schmeichel
- Out of everyone at Manchester United, I would pick out Scholes, he is the best midfielder of his generation. I would had loved to play… — Pep Guardiola
- In the last 15 to 20 years the best central midfielder that I have seen — the most complete — is Scholes. I have spoken… — Xavi
- Paul Scholes is just fantastic. When you play alongside him, you realise what a special talent he is. — Michael Carrick
- If you ask footballers to pick out the player they most admire, so many of them will pick Paul Scholes. His passing and shooting is… — Alan Shearer
- Just heard Paul Scholes has retired, best I’ve ever played against by a mile. Most technically gifted player in english history. Legend. — Joey Barton
- We won’t ever see another one like Paul Scholes. He is a legend and a real benchmark. He is not interested in the modern-day footballer’s… — Darren Fletcher
- Paul Scholes has been the best England midfield player for 30-odd years. You'd probably have to go back to Bobby Charlton to find someone who… — Gordon Strachan
- I'm star-struck when I see Paul Scholes because you never see him. On the pitch you can't catch him. Off the pitch he disappears. — Luis Figo
- I Wanted To Sign Scholes For Killie But Fergie Burst Out Laughing — Alex Totten
- Paul Scholes should be included in England's Euro 2012 squad. — Harry Redknapp
- I wouldn’t swap Paul Scholes for anybody. He is quite simply the most complete footballer I have ever played with. He is the best. — Gary Neville
- In the last 15 to 20 years the best central midfielder that I have seen - the most complete - is SCHOLES — Xavi