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Giggs with Manchester United in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 29 November 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Canton, Cardiff, Wales | ||
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.79 m) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Deans FC | |||
| 1985–1987 | Manchester City | ||
| 1987–1990 | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1990–2014 | Manchester United | 672 | (114) |
| National team | |||
| 1989 | England U16 | 1 | (1) |
| 1989 | Wales U18 | 3 | (0) |
| 1991 | Wales U21 | 1 | (0) |
| 1991–2007 | Wales | 64 | (12) |
| 2012 | Great Britain | 4 | (1) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2014 | Manchester United (interim) | ||
| 2014–2016 | Manchester United (assistant) | ||
| 2018–2020 | Wales | ||
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Ryan Joseph Giggs (born 29 November 1973) is a Welsh football coach and former player. He is also a co-owner of Salford City. Many people consider him one of the best football players ever, especially as a winger. Giggs played his entire professional career for Manchester United. He also worked as a temporary player-manager and assistant manager for the club. He has won many trophies, making him one of the most successful footballers of all time. He is also one of only 44 players to have played in over 1,000 professional games.
Ryan Giggs was born in Cardiff, Wales. His father, Danny Wilson, was a rugby player for Wales. When Ryan was six, his family moved to Manchester because his father joined a new rugby team. Ryan mostly played as a left midfielder. He started his football journey with Manchester City. But on his 14th birthday in 1987, he joined Manchester United. He played his first professional game for United in 1991. He then spent 23 years playing for their first team.
Giggs stopped playing football at the end of the 2013–14 season. He holds the club record for the most games played for Manchester United, with 963 appearances. Towards the end of the 2013–14 season, he became the team's temporary player-manager. This happened after the previous manager, David Moyes, left. He then became assistant manager under Louis van Gaal. Giggs left United in July 2016.
During his time at Manchester United, Giggs won many important titles. He won 13 Premier League titles, which is more than any other player. He also won four FA Cups, three League Cups, and two UEFA Champions League titles. Other trophies include a FIFA Club World Cup, an Intercontinental Cup, a UEFA Super Cup, and nine FA Community Shields. Only Manchester United and Liverpool have won more league championships than Giggs himself.
For his country, Giggs played for the Wales national team 64 times between 1991 and 2007. He also captained the Great Britain team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. In January 2018, he became the manager of the Wales national team. Giggs helped Wales qualify for UEFA Euro 2020. He later stepped down from his role in June 2022.
Giggs was the first player to win the PFA Young Player of the Year award two years in a row (1992 and 1993). He finally won the main PFA Players' Player of the Year award in 2009. He is the only player to have played in every one of the first 22 seasons of the Premier League. He is also the only player to score in each of the first 21 seasons. He was chosen for the PFA Team of the Century in 2007. He also made the Premier League Team of the Decade in 2003. Giggs holds the record for the most assists in Premier League history, with 162. He also has the most assists in UEFA Champions League history, with 41. He was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2009. He also received an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) award in 2007 for his services to football.
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Early Life and Football Start
Giggs was born in Canton, Cardiff, Wales. His father, Danny Wilson, was a rugby player. Ryan's mother is Lynne Giggs. Ryan spent a lot of time with his grandparents. He also played football and rugby league in the streets.
In 1980, when Ryan was six, his father joined a rugby league team in Swinton. So, the family moved there. This move was hard for Ryan because he was very close to his grandparents in Cardiff. But he often went back to visit them.
After moving, Giggs played for a local team called Deans FC. Their coach was a scout for Manchester City. This coach recommended Giggs to Manchester City, and he joined their School of Excellence. Giggs also played for Salford Boys. They reached the final of the Granada Schools Cup in 1987. Giggs was the captain and his team won. He was also named the best player in the match.
While playing for Deans, a Manchester United scout watched Giggs. Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager, sent a scout to watch him. Giggs had a trial game for Salford Boys against a United Under-15s team. He scored three goals, and Ferguson watched him. On his 14th birthday in 1987, Ferguson visited Giggs' house. He offered him a chance to join Manchester United. They promised he could become a professional player in three years. Giggs played for England at schoolboy level, even captaining the team at Wembley Stadium. When he was 16, he changed his last name to Giggs, his mother's surname. This happened two years after his parents separated.
Playing for Manchester United
First Years and Big Wins (1990–1995)
Giggs signed his first professional contract on his 17th birthday, 29 November 1990. He officially became a professional player two days later.
At this time, Manchester United had just won the FA Cup. They were starting to challenge top teams like Liverpool and Arsenal. Giggs made his league debut on 2 March 1991. He came on as a substitute against Everton. In his first full start, he scored his first goal in a win against Manchester City. Giggs became a regular first-team player in the 1991–92 season. He also captained the youth team to win the FA Youth Cup in 1992. This team included many famous young players known as "Fergie's Fledglings."
Giggs was one of the first young players from Manchester United's youth system to join the first team under manager Alex Ferguson. In 1992, United finished second in the league. But Giggs won his first trophy on 12 April 1992. United beat Nottingham Forest in the League Cup Final. Giggs set up the only goal of the game. He was voted PFA Young Player of the Year at the end of the season.
By the start of the 1992–93 season, Giggs was United's main left-winger. This was the first season of the new Premier League. He helped United win their first top-division title in 26 years. His rise and the arrival of Eric Cantona helped United become a dominant team in the Premier League. Ferguson protected Giggs, not allowing him to be interviewed until he was 20. United won the league and cup double in the 1993–94 season. Giggs was a key player.
Off the pitch, Giggs became very famous. He even had his own TV show called Ryan Giggs' Soccer Skills in 1994. He was seen as a new type of football star, like a pop star. Many people compared him to football legends like George Best. Best even joked, "One day they might even say that I was another Ryan Giggs."
At the end of the 1993–94 season, Giggs won his second league title. He also became the first player to win two PFA Young Player of the Year awards in a row. Giggs was known for scoring amazing goals. One of his most famous goals was against Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay. He ran from his own half, dribbled past several defenders, and scored. He famously took off his shirt to celebrate.
Continued Success (1995–2005)
In the 1994–95 season, Giggs had some injuries. United did not win any major trophies that year. But in the 1995–96 season, Giggs was back in top form. He helped United win their second league and cup double. He scored two goals against Southampton that season. Giggs was also part of the team that won the FA Cup final against Liverpool in 1996. By now, young players like David Beckham and Paul Scholes were also key players for United.
In the 1996–97 season, Giggs helped United win their third league title in four seasons. They also reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. This was the first time a United team had done that in 28 years.
In the 1998–99 season, Giggs missed some games due to injury. But when he played, he was excellent. He scored a crucial extra-time goal in the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal. He also scored a 90th-minute goal against Juventus in the Champions League semi-final. The highlight of the 1998–99 season was when Giggs helped set up the equalizing goal in the 1999 UEFA Champions League Final. This helped United win the Treble (Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League). Giggs was also named Man of the Match when United won the Intercontinental Cup later that year.
Giggs became United's longest-serving player in May 2002. He was a very important part of the club. United won the Premier League in three of the four seasons after the Treble. In April 2001, he signed a new five-year contract. Giggs celebrated 10 years at Old Trafford with a special match against Celtic in 2001. On 23 August 2002, he scored his 100th career goal in a game against Chelsea.
In the 2002–03 season, Giggs had a difficult time. He had to defend his performance. However, he later played one of his best games against Juventus, scoring two goals. He won his fourth FA Cup on 22 May 2004. This made him one of only two players to win the trophy four times with Manchester United. In September 2004, he played his 600th game for United. He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2005, Giggs' form improved, and he had fewer injuries. He said this was because he started doing yoga.
Later Career and Records (2005–2014)
Giggs signed a new two-year contract with United. He scored his first goal of the 2006–07 season in a win against Watford. He also scored the winning goal against Tottenham Hotspur. In February 2007, Giggs scored important goals against Tottenham and Lille. On 6 May 2007, Manchester United became champions of England. Giggs set a new record by winning nine league titles. This broke the old record of eight. In the 2007 FA Cup Final, a goal by Giggs was not allowed.
Giggs played a big part in United's 2007 FA Community Shield victory. He scored a goal in the first half. This was his first professional goal at Wembley Stadium.
In the 2007–08 season, Alex Ferguson started playing Giggs less often. Giggs scored his 100th league goal for United against Derby County in December 2007. On 20 February 2008, he played his 100th game in the UEFA Champions League. On 11 May 2008, he played his 758th game for United, matching Bobby Charlton's record. Giggs scored the second goal in that match, helping United win their 10th Premier League title. Ten days later, on 21 May 2008, Giggs broke Charlton's appearance record for United. He came on as a substitute in the Champions League Final against Chelsea. United won the final on penalties, and Giggs scored the winning penalty.
At the start of the 2008–09 season, Sir Alex Ferguson started playing Giggs in central midfield. Ferguson said Giggs could be a key player even at 35. Giggs also started taking coaching courses.
In February 2009, Giggs signed a one-year contract extension. He was nominated for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award. On 26 April 2009, Giggs won the award. This was the first time he had won it. On 29 April 2009, Giggs played his 800th game for Manchester United. On 16 May 2009, Manchester United won the Premier League. This was Giggs' 11th Premier League title.
Giggs scored his first hat-trick for Manchester United in a friendly game.
On 12 September 2009, Giggs made his 700th start for United. He scored his 150th goal for United against Wolfsburg. On 28 November 2009, the day before his 36th birthday, Giggs scored his 100th Premier League goal. He became only the 17th player to reach this milestone. On 30 November 2009, Giggs was nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2009, which he won. On 18 December 2009, Giggs signed another one-year contract extension. On 31 December 2009, Giggs was named the Manchester United Player of the Decade.
On 16 August 2010, Giggs continued his record of scoring in every Premier League season. He scored in United's first game of the 2010–11 season. This meant he had scored in 21 straight top-division seasons. On 17 January 2011, Giggs played his 600th league game for Manchester United. He signed another one-year contract extension in February. On 6 March 2011, Giggs broke Bobby Charlton's record for most league appearances for Manchester United. On 26 April, in a Champions League semi-final, Giggs scored a goal. This made him the oldest goalscorer in Champions League history at that time. Giggs also played in the 2011 Champions League final.
Giggs made his first start of the 2011–12 season in the UEFA Champions League. He scored United's equalizing goal, breaking his own record for the oldest goalscorer in Champions League history. He also became the first player to score in 16 different Champions League seasons. On 10 February 2012, Giggs signed another one-year contract extension.
On 26 February 2012, Giggs played his 900th game for Manchester United. He scored the winning goal in the 90th minute. After the match, Alex Ferguson said that a player playing 900 games for one club "won't be done again." By March 2011, Giggs had played with over 140 different players for Manchester United.
Giggs scored his first Premier League goal of the 2012–13 season against Everton. This extended his goalscoring streak to 23 consecutive seasons in the top division. He signed a new one-year contract on 1 March 2013. On 5 March, Giggs made his 1,000th competitive appearance in a game against Real Madrid. On 4 July, Giggs became a player-coach under new manager David Moyes. When Moyes was sacked in April 2014, Giggs became the temporary player-manager.
On 2 October, Giggs became the all-time leader in European competition appearances, passing Raúl. In November, Giggs celebrated his 40th birthday. Many people praised him for still playing professional football at that age. Giggs announced his retirement from professional football on 19 May 2014. He received many compliments for his achievements and his long career.
Playing for His Country
England Schoolboys
Ryan Giggs was born in Cardiff to Welsh parents. He played for Wales at the international level. When he was younger, Giggs captained the England Schoolboys team. However, he was never able to play for the senior England team. This is because schoolboy eligibility depends on where the school is located. Giggs always said he would choose to play for Wales anyway. He once said, "I'd rather go through my career without qualifying for a major championship than play for a country where I wasn't born or which my parents didn't have anything to do with."
In his one year with the England Schoolboys team, Giggs played nine times as captain. He won seven matches and lost two. One of the wins was a 4–0 victory over his Welsh peers. Many of these Welsh players would later play alongside him for the Welsh youth team.
Wales National Team
In May 1991, Giggs played his first game for the Wales Under-21 team. It was a 2–1 win against Poland. This was his only game for that team. He was called up to the senior team later that year.
Giggs made his senior international debut against Germany in October 1991. He came on as a substitute and became the youngest player to play for the Welsh senior team. He held this record until June 1998. Wales lost that game 4–1.
Giggs scored his first goal for Wales on 31 March 1993. It was in a 3–0 win against Belgium in a World Cup qualifying game.
Giggs often missed friendly games for Wales. This was mainly to protect him from injuries. In his book, Giggs explained that playing two games in one week often led to injuries. So, he and Alex Ferguson decided he didn't have to play in friendly international games. However, some people criticized him for missing these games.
In a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier against England, Giggs played against some of his Manchester United teammates. These included David Beckham and Wayne Rooney. In October 2005, Giggs scored two goals in a 2–0 win against Azerbaijan. But Wales did not qualify for the World Cup.
In September 2006, he played in a friendly game against Brazil. Brazil's coach, Dunga, praised Giggs' performance. He said Giggs would fit in well with stars like Kaká and Ronaldinho.
Giggs announced his retirement from international football on 30 May 2007. He said he wanted to focus on his Manchester United career. His last game for Wales was against the Czech Republic on 2 June. He was the captain and won the Man of the Match award in that game. He earned his 64th cap in this match.
Great Britain Olympic Team
On 28 June 2012, Giggs was chosen as one of three older players for the Great Britain team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He was named the team captain.
He scored a goal against the United Arab Emirates in a 3–1 win on 29 July. This made him the oldest goalscorer in the football competition at the Summer Olympics. He was 38 years and 243 days old. He also became the oldest outfield Olympic footballer.
Managerial Career
Manchester United
Giggs became a player-coach at Manchester United on 4 July 2013. He was part of the coaching staff under new manager David Moyes. When Moyes was sacked on 22 April 2014, Giggs took over as the club's temporary player-manager. He led the team to two wins, one draw, and one loss in the final four games of the 2013–14 season. After his last match in charge, Giggs said he cried because of the pressure of managing United. When Louis van Gaal became the permanent manager, Giggs was appointed as his assistant manager.
Giggs was praised for giving young players like James Wilson and Tom Lawrence their first team debuts. Many people, including Louis van Gaal, thought Giggs might become the next Manchester United manager. However, after José Mourinho was appointed, Giggs announced he was leaving the club on 2 July 2016.
Wales National Team
Giggs was appointed manager of the Wales national team on 15 January 2018. His first match in charge was a 6–0 win against China. In that game, Gareth Bale broke the all-time scoring record for Wales. In 2019, Wales had a slow start to their Euro 2020 qualifying group. However, they went unbeaten for the rest of the year. This led to them qualifying for UEFA Euro 2020. The tournament was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Giggs' last match in charge was a 1–0 win against Bulgaria.
His assistant manager, Rob Page, became the temporary manager. On 20 June 2022, Giggs announced he would step down from his position.
How Ryan Giggs Played
Style of Play
Giggs was a very skilled and fast left-footed midfielder. He usually played as a traditional left-sided midfielder. This meant he would run at defenders. He was also a very flexible player. He could play on either side of the field. He also played in different attacking roles. Later in his career, as he became older and a bit slower, he often played more in the middle of the field. He would play as a central midfielder or a deep-lying playmaker. This meant he helped control the game and create chances for his teammates.
In his best years, Giggs was known for his speed, quickness, strength, and amazing ball control. He was also great at dribbling and tricky moves. He had excellent vision on the field. As he got older, he improved his crossing and passing skills. This made him a fantastic player for giving assists. He was also good at taking free kicks. Besides his football skills, Giggs was known for his leadership and how long he played at a high level.
Discipline
Giggs was never sent off (given a red card) in his 24 years playing for Manchester United. He was only sent off once while playing for Wales. This happened on 5 September 2001 in a World Cup qualifier against Norway.
Life Outside Football
Family
Giggs is the son of former rugby player Danny Wilson. Ryan was born Ryan Joseph Wilson. But as a teenager, he changed his last name to Giggs, his mother's surname, after his parents separated. People say Giggs got his balance and athleticism from his father.
Giggs married Stacey Cooke on 7 September 2007. They have two children. They later divorced in 2017. His son, Zach Giggs, is also a footballer.
Helping Others
In August 2006, Giggs became an ambassador for UNICEF UK. This was to recognize his work with Manchester United's 'United for UNICEF' program. Giggs visited UNICEF projects in Thailand. He said, "As a footballer I can't imagine life without the use of one of my legs... Sadly this is exactly what happens to thousands of children every year when they accidentally step on a landmine."
After Playing Football
In October 2010, Giggs said he would likely finish his career at Old Trafford. He said he wanted to go into coaching. He thought managing Manchester United or Wales would be "the two ultimate jobs."
In 2014, Giggs and other former Manchester United players, including Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Phil Neville, bought Salford City. They wanted to help the club reach the Football League. In September, they sold half of the club to a billionaire named Peter Lim.
In September 2017, Giggs and other former United teammates suggested creating a university in Greater Manchester. It would be called University Academy 92.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester United | 1990–91 | First Division | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991–92 | First Division | 38 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 7 | |
| 1992–93 | Premier League | 41 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 46 | 11 | ||
| 1993–94 | Premier League | 38 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 58 | 17 | |
| 1994–95 | Premier League | 29 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 4 | |
| 1995–96 | Premier League | 33 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 44 | 12 | ||
| 1996–97 | Premier League | 26 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 5 | |
| 1997–98 | Premier League | 29 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 9 | |
| 1998–99 | Premier League | 24 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 10 | |
| 1999–2000 | Premier League | 30 | 6 | – | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 44 | 7 | ||
| 2000–01 | Premier League | 31 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 7 | |
| 2001–02 | Premier League | 25 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 9 | |
| 2002–03 | Premier League | 36 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 4 | – | 59 | 14 | ||
| 2003–04 | Premier League | 33 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 8 | |
| 2004–05 | Premier League | 32 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 8 | |
| 2005–06 | Premier League | 27 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | – | 37 | 5 | ||
| 2006–07 | Premier League | 30 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | – | 44 | 6 | ||
| 2007–08 | Premier League | 31 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 4 | |
| 2008–09 | Premier League | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 47 | 4 | |
| 2009–10 | Premier League | 25 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 7 | |
| 2010–11 | Premier League | 25 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 4 | |
| 2011–12 | Premier League | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 4 | |
| 2012–13 | Premier League | 22 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | – | 32 | 5 | ||
| 2013–14 | Premier League | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
| Total | 672 | 114 | 74 | 12 | 41 | 12 | 157 | 29 | 19 | 1 | 963 | 168 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| Wales | 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 6 | 2 | |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 | |
| Total | 64 | 12 | |
| Great Britain Olympic team | 2012 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 1 | |
- Scores and results list Wales' and Great Britain's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Giggs goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 31 March 1993 | National Stadium, Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales |  Belgium |
1–0 | 2–0 | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 8 September 1993 | National Stadium, Cardiff, Wales |  RCS |
1–1 | 2–2 | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 3 | 7 September 1994 | National Stadium, Cardiff, Wales |  Albania |
2–0 | 2–0 | UEFA Euro 1996 qualification |
| 4 | 2 June 1996 | San Marino Stadium, Serravalle, San Marino |  San Marino |
4–0 | 5–0 | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 5 | 11 October 1997 | King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium | Belgium |
2–3 | 2–3 | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 6 | 4 September 1999 | Dinamo Stadium, Minsk, Belarus |  Belarus |
2–1 | 2–1 | UEFA Euro 2000 qualification |
| 7 | 29 March 2000 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales |  Finland |
1–2 | 1–2 | Friendly |
| 8 | 29 March 2003 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales |  Azerbaijan |
4–0 | 4–0 | UEFA Euro 2004 qualification |
| 9 | 8 October 2005 | Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland |  Northern Ireland |
3–2 | 3–2 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 10 | 12 October 2005 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales | Azerbaijan |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 11 | 2–0 | |||||
| 12 | 28 March 2007 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales | San Marino |
1–0 | 3–0 | UEFA Euro 2008 qualification |
| Great Britain Olympic team goals | ||||||
| 1 | 29 July 2012 | Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom |  United Arab Emirates |
1–0 | 3–1 | 2012 Summer Olympics |
Managerial Record
| Team | From | To | Record | |||||
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| G | W | D | L | Win % | Ref. | |||
| Manchester United (interim) | 22 April 2014 | 11 May 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.00 | |
| Wales | 15 January 2018 | 3 November 2020 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 48.00 | |
| Total | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 48.28 | |||
Honours and Awards
Manchester United
- Premier League (13): 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13
- FA Cup (4): 1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04
- Football League Cup (4): 1991–92, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10
- FA Community Shield (9): 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013
- UEFA Champions League (2): 1998–99, 2007–08
- UEFA Super Cup (1): 1991
- Intercontinental Cup (1): 1999
- FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2008
Individual
- Bravo Award: 1993
- PFA Young Player of the Year: 1991–92, 1992–93
- PFA Players' Player of the Year: 2008–09
- PFA Team of the Year: 1992–93 Premier League, 1997–98 Premier League, 2000–01 Premier League, 2001–02 Premier League, 2006–07 Premier League, 2008–09 Premier League
- PFA Team of the Century: 1997–2007
- PFA Merit Award: 2016
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year: 2009
- BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year: 1996, 2009
- BBC Goal of the Season: 1998–99
- Welsh Footballer of the Year: 1996, 2006
- GQ Sportsman of the Year: 2010
- Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year: 1997–98
- Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year: 1990–91, 1991–92
- Manchester United Players' Player of the Year: 2005–06
- Premier League 10 Seasons Awards (1992–93 to 2001–02): Overall Team of the Decade
- Premier League 10 Seasons Awards (1992–93 to 2001–02): Domestic Team of the Decade
- Premier League 20 Seasons Awards (1992–93 to 2011–12): Best Player
- Premier League 20 Seasons Awards (1992–93 to 2011–12): Fantasy Teams of the 20 Seasons public and panel choice
- Premier League 20 Seasons Awards (1992–93 to 2011–12): Most Player Appearances (596)
- Premier League Player of the Month: August 2006, February 2007
- UEFA Champions League 10 Seasons Dream Team (1992 to 2002): 2002
- UEFA Champions League top assist provider: 2006–07
- English Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 2005
- Intercontinental Cup Most Valuable Player of the Match Award: 1999
- Golden Foot: 2011
- Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award: 2019
- One Club Award: 2020
- FWA Tribute Award: 2007
- IFFHS Legends
Records
- Has won a record 13 top division English league titles as a player, and only Manchester United player to have winner's medals from all 13 Premier League title wins.
- Most Premier League appearances for a player, with 632 (since surpassed by Gareth Barry).
- Most Premier League assists for a player, with 162.
- Most UEFA Champions League assists for a player, with 41.
- Only player to have played in 22 successive Premier League seasons.
- Only player to have scored in 21 successive Premier League seasons.
- First player to have scored in 17 different Champions League tournaments (includes 11 consecutive tournaments, 1996–97 to 2006–07; Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema have a better record with 18)
- Most goals by a British player in the Champions League/European Cup proper history, and 14th overall (not including preliminary rounds).
- Most appearances by a Manchester United player.
- Most starts by a Manchester United player, started in 794 games.
- First player to score 100 Premier League goals for Manchester United.
- Second midfielder to have scored 100 goals in the Premier League for a single club (first being Matt Le Tissier).
- One of four Manchester United players to win two Champions League titles (others are Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Wes Brown). The only player to play in two winning finals.
- Oldest (37 years, 289 days) player to score in the Champions League, when he scored against Benfica on 14 September 2011.
- One of two Manchester United players to win at least 10 top division medals (the other one is Paul Scholes.)
- Oldest (38 years, 243 days) player to score in the Football competition at the Summer Olympics, when he scored against United Arab Emirates on 29 July 2012.
State and civic honours
- OBE for services to football: 2007
- Honorary Master of Arts degree from the University of Salford for contributions to football and charity work in developing countries: 2008
- Freedom of the City of Salford: 7 January 2010. He is the 22nd person to receive the Freedom of the City of Salford.
Images for kids
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Giggs with Manchester United in 2015
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As his career progressed, Giggs played more in the middle of the field instead of on the left wing.
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Seen here after a match against Manchester City in February 2008, Giggs has played in more Manchester derby games than any other player.
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Giggs has played in the UEFA Champions League over 100 times.
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Giggs before a corner kick against Everton at Old Trafford in 2009
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Giggs playing for Manchester United in 2010
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Giggs playing against his hometown club, Cardiff City, for the first time in November 2013
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Giggs played for Wales 64 times, but never in a major international tournament.
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For the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Great Britain entered a team for the first time in over 40 years, with Giggs as captain.
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Ryan Giggs with the Premier League trophy in 2008
See also
In Spanish: Ryan Giggs para niños
- List of footballers with 100 or more UEFA Champions League appearances
- List of men's footballers with the most official appearances
