Veteran Welsh midfielder Ryan Giggs OBE Joseph is a Welsh professional footballer plays for Manchester United's who.Giggs is the most decorated football players in Classic history. During his time in America, he has won 12 Premier League winners Medals, four FA Cup winners Medals, three League Cup winners Medals and two Champions League winners medal.
Besides Giggs has received numerous honors in football as a name in the Football League 100 Legends (the last active player in the list), he was appointed OBE in the 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours List, and inducted into the Home of Football Hall of Fame in 2005 , for services to Home Football.
Personal Information
Full name : Ryan Joseph Giggs
Date of birth : 29 November 1973 (age 38)
Place of birth : Cardiff, Wales
Height : 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position : Midfielder
Club Information
Current club : Manchester United
Number :11
Early Years
David's Hospital in Canton, Cardiff, Danny Wilson, at That time a rugby union player for Cardiff RFC Will the which go on to become a Wales representative in rugby league, and Lynne Giggs (now Lynne Johnson). As the child grows Giggs in Ely, a suburb west of Cardiff. His younger brother, Rhodri, managing non-league Salford City.
After moving to Salford, Giggs Appeared for the local team, FC Dean, who was Trained by Manchester City scout Dennis Schofield. Schofield recommended Giggs to Manchester City, and he signed up to Their School of Excellence. Meanwhile, Giggs playing for Salford Boys Continued, who then reached the finals of Granada Schools Cup competition at Anfield in 1987.
While playing for Deans, Giggs observed regularly by local newsagent and Old Trafford steward Harold Wood. Wood spoke personally to Alex Ferguson is a spy, and Giggs finally Offered a trial over the Christmas period 1986. On November 29, 1987 (14th anniversary), Ferguson Appeared at Giggs's house with United scout Joe Brown & Offered two years at a school association. Using the name Ryan Wilson, Giggs captained England at the school level, playing at Wembley Stadium against Germany in 1989.
Manchester United First Team
1990-1995: Debut and early career
Offered Giggs was his first professional contract on November 29, 1990 (17th anniversary). At baseline, the 1992-93 season the first season of the newly formed Premier League, Giggs has ousted Sharpe To Become the first choice left winger United. Giggs helped United to win Their first division title above for 26 years. United won the double That season, and Giggs is one of Their key players with the likes of Eric Cantona, Paul Ince and Mark Hughes. Giggs also played for United in the Football League Cup final, where They lost 3-1 to Aston Villa. Giggs proved to be a great goalscorer, with many of Those chosen for Various Goal Season award.
1995-2000
Giggs is also in Addition to United's FA Cup final win over Liverpool on 11 May 1996, although Eric Cantona scored the games only. The next season, Giggs Had the first real opportunity to shine in Europe.
2000-2005
Premier League champions in three of the four following seasons, treble and reach the Champions League quarter-finals three times and the semi-finals once.
2005-present
1995-2000
Giggs is also in Addition to United's FA Cup final win over Liverpool on 11 May 1996, although Eric Cantona scored the games only. The next season, Giggs Had the first real opportunity to shine in Europe.
2000-2005
Premier League champions in three of the four following seasons, treble and reach the Champions League quarter-finals three times and the semi-finals once.
2005-present
Giggs scored his 100th league goal for United against Derby County on December 8, 2007, the U.S. won 4-1 More landmarks have been achieved. Giggs scored the second goal in the match, sealing, and United's tenth Premier League title. United won the final, beating Chelsea 6-5 on Penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, Giggs wins commute with sudden death.
Giggs made his 800th appearance for Manchester United on April 29, 2009, in a 1-0 semifinal victory over Arsenal in the Champions League. On May 16, 2009, Manchester United won the Premier League after a 0-0 draw against Arsenal, Both United and his 11th title Giggs' Premier League. Giggs scored his first Manchester United hat-trick in a pre-season friendly against Hangzhou Greentown after coming on as a second half substitute. On September 12, 2009, Giggs made his 700th start for United. Giggs scored his 150th goal for United, only nine players to do it for the club, against Wolfsburg in his first Champions League game this season.
Giggs made his 800th appearance for Manchester United on April 29, 2009, in a 1-0 semifinal victory over Arsenal in the Champions League. On May 16, 2009, Manchester United won the Premier League after a 0-0 draw against Arsenal, Both United and his 11th title Giggs' Premier League. Giggs scored his first Manchester United hat-trick in a pre-season friendly against Hangzhou Greentown after coming on as a second half substitute. On September 12, 2009, Giggs made his 700th start for United. Giggs scored his 150th goal for United, only nine players to do it for the club, against Wolfsburg in his first Champions League game this season.
On 12 December 2009, Giggs surpassed outfield record 'compatriot Gary Speed of 535 Premier League games. On December 31, 2009, Giggs was named the Best Manchester United Player of the Decade. On 24 April 2010, Giggs scored the first penalty ever league goal of his career in his 900th game, netting two Penalties in a 3-1 home victory over Tottenham Hotspur. On August 16, 2010, Giggs Continued his record of scoring in every Premier League season since the start he scored United's third goal in Their 3-0 home victory over Newcastle United in the opening fixtures Their new campaign.
Giggs signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United on February 18, keeping him at the club until June 2012 On March 6, 2011., Manchester United's Giggs surpassed Bobby Charlton's league appearance record by playing 607 games against Liverpool. On April 26, against Schalke 04 in the Champions League Semi-Final First Leg, Giggs scored the first goal of graduating Wayne Rooney, also making him the oldest goal scorer in Champions League history to date. Giggs is also playing in the 2011 Champions League final, where Manchester United were the resource persons the resource persons Defeated 3-1 by Barcelona.
Giggs made the first start the 2011-12 season in the Champions League away at Benfica. Giggs maintains his record of scoring in every Premier League season by scoring 22 past United's third goal against Fulham at Craven Cottage in a 5-0 win on December 21, his first season in the league.
International Career
Born in Cardiff to Welsh parents, Giggs Represented Wales at international level. As a young child, Giggs captained England school children. Contrary to popular belief, he never qualified for the full England team (eligibility at the school level depends solely on the school site, at Moorside High School Giggs 'case' in Salford) He has Stated.
During the 2006 World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan on October 12, 2005, Giggs scored a rare double in a 2-0 win, but Welsh failed to reach the play-offs. In September 2006, he played in a friendly against Brazil at White Hart Lane. That view that, after a 2-0 win for Brazil, Brazil coach Dunga paid Giggs compliment by stating he would not look out of place playing for the five-time world champion with stars Such as Kaka and Ronaldinho.
After his international debut in 1991 against Germany, Giggs did not attend a friendly international until some nine years later, after the which he missed 18 games in a row is more friendly. Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has a policy of refusing to release players for friendly games.,Giggs Announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at a press conference held at The Vale of Glamorgan Hotel, drawing the curtain on 16 years of international career.
During the 2006 World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan on October 12, 2005, Giggs scored a rare double in a 2-0 win, but Welsh failed to reach the play-offs. In September 2006, he played in a friendly against Brazil at White Hart Lane. That view that, after a 2-0 win for Brazil, Brazil coach Dunga paid Giggs compliment by stating he would not look out of place playing for the five-time world champion with stars Such as Kaka and Ronaldinho.
After his international debut in 1991 against Germany, Giggs did not attend a friendly international until some nine years later, after the which he missed 18 games in a row is more friendly. Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has a policy of refusing to release players for friendly games.,Giggs Announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at a press conference held at The Vale of Glamorgan Hotel, drawing the curtain on 16 years of international career.
Discipline
Giggs has never sent playing for Manchester United and only once playing for Wales, on September 5, 2001 in World Cup qualifier against Norway, Giggs received a second yellow card on 86 minutes. In the same week, Giggs received a two match suspension from international football for deliberately elbowing Russian player Vadim Evseev in the face for the first leg of Euro 2004 play-offs. Violations are missed by the referee Lucílio Batista, but Giggs then charged using video evidence.
Family
Giggs married his old partner, Stacey Cooke, in a private ceremony on 7 September 2007 They have two children, Both born in Salford:. Beau Liberty (known as Libby, born 2003) and Zachary Joseph (known as Zach, born 2006), and lived in Worsley, Salford, Greater Manchester.
Activism
In August 2006 Giggs was Ambassador for UNICEF UK, in recognition of his work with Manchester United 'States for UNICEF' partnership with the organization of children Giggs visited UNICEF projects in Thailand and toll the BBC: "As a footballer I can. '
Choking Order
See also: 2011 Classic commands privacy Controversy
In May 2011, reported in the sources of non-Classic is the medium That Giggs is the identity of CTB in CTB v News Group Newspapers, a footballer gets choked who anonymised orders in relation to alleged affair with model Imogen Thomas. On May 22, 2011, Sunday Herald, Scotland newspaper, published a photo of camouflaged from Giggs on the front page, with the word "censored" closes his eyes.
On May 23, 2011, order of choking Controversy sparked political, with Prime Minister David Cameron commented That the law Should Be Reviewed to "catch up with how people consume media today" On the same day., Liberal Democrat MP John hemming used parliamentary privilege to name Giggs as CTB.
On May 23, 2011, order of choking Controversy sparked political, with Prime Minister David Cameron commented That the law Should Be Reviewed to "catch up with how people consume media today" On the same day., Liberal Democrat MP John hemming used parliamentary privilege to name Giggs as CTB.
Honours
Manchester United
Premier League (12) : 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000- 01, 2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11
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 (8) : 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010
Champions League (2) : 1998-99, 2007-08
European Super Cup (1) : 1991
Intercontinental Cup (1) : 1999
FIFA Club World Cup (1) : 2008
Individual
PFA Young Player of the Year (2) : 1991-92, 1992-93
PFA Team of the Year (6) : 1992-93, 1997-98, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2006-07, 2008-09
PFA team of the Century (1) : 1997-2007
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 (8) : 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010
Champions League (2) : 1998-99, 2007-08
European Super Cup (1) : 1991
Intercontinental Cup (1) : 1999
FIFA Club World Cup (1) : 2008
Individual
PFA Young Player of the Year (2) : 1991-92, 1992-93
PFA Team of the Year (6) : 1992-93, 1997-98, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2006-07, 2008-09
PFA team of the Century (1) : 1997-2007
PFA Players' Player of the Year (1) : 2008-09
FWA Award Tribute : 2007
Bravo Awards (1) : 1993
BBC Sports Personality of the Year (1) : 2009
BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year (2) : 1996, 2009
Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year (1) : 1997-98
Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year (2) : 1990-91, 1991-92
Premier League 10 Seasons Awards (1992-1993 to 2001-02) :
Overall Team of the Decade
UEFA Champions League Seasons 10 Dream Team (1992-2002) : 2002
Wales Player of the Year Award (2) : 1996, 2006
English Premier League Players of the Month (3) : September 1993, August 2006, February 2007
Season Objectives (1) : 1998-99
English Football Hall of Fame inducted : 2005
Golden Foot : 2011
Commands and special awards
OBE for services to football : 2007
Honorary Master of Arts degree from the University of Salford for his contributions to ootballand charity work in developing countries : 2008
Freedom of City of Salford : January 7, 2010 He is a person 22 to receive Freedom of City of Salford.
FWA Award Tribute : 2007
Bravo Awards (1) : 1993
BBC Sports Personality of the Year (1) : 2009
BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year (2) : 1996, 2009
Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year (1) : 1997-98
Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year (2) : 1990-91, 1991-92
Premier League 10 Seasons Awards (1992-1993 to 2001-02) :
Overall Team of the Decade
UEFA Champions League Seasons 10 Dream Team (1992-2002) : 2002
Wales Player of the Year Award (2) : 1996, 2006
English Premier League Players of the Month (3) : September 1993, August 2006, February 2007
Season Objectives (1) : 1998-99
English Football Hall of Fame inducted : 2005
Golden Foot : 2011
Commands and special awards
OBE for services to football : 2007
Honorary Master of Arts degree from the University of Salford for his contributions to ootballand charity work in developing countries : 2008
Freedom of City of Salford : January 7, 2010 He is a person 22 to receive Freedom of City of Salford.