Ryan Giggs
Born: November 29, 1973 (age 50)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Cardiff, Wales
Nationality:
Welsh
![Wales flag Wales flag](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Position: Winger
![Manchester United manager Ryan Giggs walks to the dugout prior to kick-off against Norwich in the Premier League match on April 26, 2014 Manchester United manager Ryan Giggs walks to the dugout prior to kick-off against Norwich in the Premier League match on April 26, 2014](https://sm.imgix.net/14/17/ryan-giggs-manchester-united.jpg?w=300&h=225&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 1985-1987 | Manchester City |
1987-1990 | Manchester United | |
Senior | 1990-2014 | Manchester United |
International | 1991-2007 | Wales |
Managerial | 2014 | Manchester United |
2014-2016 | Manchester United (assistant) |
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Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Sports Mole takes a look at the previous medal winners of the men's & women's football tournament and some of the standout records held by teams and players.
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To celebrate Paolo Maldini's 56th birthday, Sports Mole picks out some of the greatest one-club men of all time.
Jun 26, 10:14
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Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2023-24 Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
May 31, 10:14
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Manchester City transfer news: Agent of midfielder 'meets with 10 Saudi Arabian teams'
Representatives of Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne reportedly meet with 10 Saudi Arabian clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
May 27, 17:32
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Can you name the Premier League's top assisters?
Sports Mole challenges you to name the Premier League's top assisters of all time after Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne moved into outright second on the list.
May 14, 22:19
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Kevin De Bruyne equals Cesc Fabregas's Premier League assist record
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne equals Cesc Fabregas's Premier League assist record in Saturday's 4-0 win over Fulham.
May 11, 23:33
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All-time Premier League combined XI: Manchester United vs. Arsenal
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal, Sports Mole compiles the greatest ever Premier League combined XI from the two clubs.
May 10, 13:37
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Paris Saint-Germain set two unwanted Champions League records in Borussia Dortmund defeat
Paris Saint-Germain set two unwanted Champions League records in Tuesday's semi-final defeat at the Parc des Princes.
May 8, 00:29
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Disciplined Borussia Dortmund edge past Paris Saint-Germain into Champions League final
Borussia Dortmund advance to their first Champions League final since 2013 after beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
May 7, 21:54
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Kevin De Bruyne aiming to break Cesc Fabregas Premier League assist record
Kevin De Bruyne will be looking to break Cesc Fabregas's Premier League assist record when Manchester City welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
May 3, 18:24
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David Beckham's 10 greatest goals of all time
To mark David Beckham's 49th birthday, Sports Mole counts down the Manchester United, Real Madrid and England legend's 10 greatest ever goals.
May 2, 12:26
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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne breaks Premier League assist record in Nottingham Forest win
Kevin De Bruyne breaks a fresh Premier League assist record after setting up both goals in Manchester City's 2-0 victory at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Apr 29, 14:40
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Premier League predictions gameweek 35: A Certain Ratio's Martin Moscrop vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Martin Moscrop of A Certain Ratio for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 35 of the 2023-24 season.
Apr 26, 13:28
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Manchester United looking to avoid unwanted club losing run when they face Liverpool
Manchester United will be attempting to avoid setting a new unwanted club record in the Premier League when they face Liverpool on Sunday.
Apr 6, 08:03
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Wales FA make decision on Rob Page future after Euro 2024 playoff loss
Football Association of Wales president Steve Williams says that Rob Page will remain as Wales manager for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 27, 17:35
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Manchester United looking to extend century-long FA Cup record versus Liverpool
Manchester United will be looking to extend a 103-year FA Cup record against Liverpool when the two sides meet at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Mar 16, 23:03
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EFL Cup final: All-time combined Chelsea-Liverpool XI
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool, Sports Mole puts together an all-time combined XI of players from the two clubs.
Feb 23, 08:00
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Exclusive: Nedum Onuoha on Kevin De Bruyne comeback, compares to Premier League all-time greats
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha speaks to Sports Mole about the "hungriest version" of Kevin De Bruyne, where the Belgian ranks among the Premier League's all-time greats, and what his return means for Phil Foden.
Jan 29, 08:00
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Kevin De Bruyne draws level with Wayne Rooney on all-time Premier League assist list
Kevin De Bruyne equals Wayne Rooney's Premier League assist tally after setting up Oscar Bobb's stoppage-time winner in Manchester City's 3-2 win against Newcastle United.
Jan 13, 21:50
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Preview: Salford City vs. Forest Green Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Salford City and Forest Green Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 4, 17:38
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James Milner equals Ryan Giggs's Premier League appearance tally
James Milner equals Ryan Giggs's Premier League appearance tally after starting in Brighton & Hove Albion's goalless draw at West Ham United on Tuesday night.
Jan 3, 00:36
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Patrice Evra: 'Marcus Rashford is facing spell on the bench'
Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra expects Marcus Rashford to find it difficult to break back into the Red Devils XI.
Dec 7, 16:26
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Roy Keane hits out at Marcus Rashford after underwhelming display
Ex-Manchester United captain Roy Keane criticises Marcus Rashford's body language and lack of leadership skills following Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Newcastle United.
Dec 4, 12:17
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Everton vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Everton and Manchester United.
Nov 24, 09:38
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Marcus Rashford creates history in Manchester United's clash with Luton Town
Marcus Rashford becomes the youngest Manchester United player to reach 250 Premier League appearances for the club.
Nov 11, 15:09
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Peter Schmeichel backs Erik ten Hag amid sack reports
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel says that Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag deserves to be given time to turn things around at Old Trafford.
Nov 4, 10:26
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Erling Haaland smashes fresh Premier League scoring record in Manchester derby win
Erling Haaland breaks a Premier League scoring record after netting twice in Manchester City's 3-0 victory against rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Oct 29, 20:46
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Ajax to target Arsenal's Albert Stuivenberg as next manager?
Arsenal assistant head coach Albert Stuivenberg is reportedly on Ajax's list of candidates for a new manager to replace the recently-sacked Maurice Steijn.
Oct 26, 16:46
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Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86
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Oct 21, 16:03
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Wrexham and Salford City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 12, 16:27
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The ultimate treble-winning combined XI - Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Robert Lewandowski
Following Manchester City's historic treble triumph in 2022-23, Sports Mole takes on the task of picking the ultimate combined treble-winning XI from previous winners of it.
Jun 15, 13:42
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Brighton & Hove Albion announce James Milner signing
Brighton & Hove Albion announce the signing of James Milner on a free transfer following his departure from Liverpool.
Jun 14, 14:18
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Liverpool's James Milner hoping to equal Premier League appearance record on final day
James Milner will equal a Premier League appearance record if he features for Liverpool against Southampton on Sunday.
May 27, 12:38
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Manchester United 'split over new David de Gea contract'
Members of the Manchester United hierarchy are reportedly split when it comes to a new contract for under-fire goalkeeper David de Gea.
May 8, 18:08
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Kevin De Bruyne draws level with Frank Lampard on Premier League all-time assist list
Kevin De Bruyne moves level with Frank Lampard in fourth place on the all-time Premier League assist list after setting up a goal in Manchester City's 4-1 home win over Arsenal on Wednesday.
Apr 26, 23:57
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Kevin De Bruyne breaks Premier League assist record, closes in on Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney feats
Kevin De Bruyne breaks a Premier League assist record after setting up a goal in Manchester City's 4-1 victory against Southampton on Saturday.
Apr 8, 21:51
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Manchester City move to within five points of Premier League leaders Arsenal courtesy of a 4-1 win over Southampton.
Apr 8, 19:22
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Kevin De Bruyne will be looking to break a Premier League assist record when Manchester City face Southampton at St Mary's on Saturday.
Apr 7, 17:38
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James Milner 'must take pay cut to sign new Liverpool contract'
Liverpool reportedly tell midfielder James Milner that he must agree to a pay cut in order to sign a new one-year deal.
Mar 21, 15:37
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Jurgen Klopp 'wants new Liverpool contract for James Milner'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly urges the Reds board to offer 37-year-old midfielder James Milner a new contract until the end of next season.
Mar 19, 18:07