Best Quote by Deco

Paul Scholes was the jewel in the crown, the first name on the teamsheet and unquestionably one of the finest England players of the…

— Glenn Hoddle

I think Paul Scholes is the best player in England. He's got the best skills, the best brain. No one can match him. There…

— Alex Ferguson

For years Paul Scholes has been one of the best players in the Premiership. He's incredible. He has always been under-rated throughout his career.…

— Thierry Henry

Funnily enough we have never had one enquiry for Paul Scholes. You know why? Because they all know he will never leave. in my…

— Alex Ferguson

Scholes was playing tiki-taka football when nobody in England knew what it was. He was another of those players, like Denis Law or Bobby…

— Harry Redknapp

Paul Scholes would have been one of my first choices for putting together a great team - that goes to show how highly I…

— Marcello Lippi

Scholes is undoubtedly the best midfielder of his generation.

— Zinedine Zidane

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…

— Darren Fletcher

I would loved to have played with Scholes. He plays the game the way it should be played and at his peak he was…

— Xavi

Paul Scholes is my favourite player. He epitomises the spirit of Manchester United and everything that is good about football.

— Bobby Charlton

Even in training Paul Scholes proves he is one of the best midfielders about, and Michael Carrick as well.

— Danny Drinkwater

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