Based in northwest England, the Manchester United soccer club, nicknamed “The Red Devils” is well-known amongst the most popular sports teams in the world. With a proud history spanning over a century, Manchester United continues to inspire millions of worldwide fans including Nigerian Tunde Folawiyo and others with an intense passion for the sport. A vibrant fan base, sky-high game attendance and with millions of dollars of team merchandise sold, Manchester United remains one of the richest sports clubs in history.

Manchester United paved the way for many English football teams with their immensely successful team record. Some of the sports’ most notable and respected coaches have led Manchester United toward victory, including Sir Alex Ferguson who won 28 major honours during a career spanning over 25 years.

Among Manchester United’s most famed players is Ryan Joseph Giggs. Born 29 November 1973, Giggs made his debut for Manchester United during the 1990–91 season. Since the start of his career with the franchise, Giggs has earned numerous honours for his participation. Admired throughout sports for his tireless running and goal assists (he holds the record for most assists in Premier League History with 271), Giggs remains one of the most respected Manchester players of all time, as he remains the most decorated player in English football history. With 13 Premier League winner’s medals and four FA Cup winner’s medals, Ryan Giggs has undoubtedly proven his immense talent at the sport. During his time with the Red Devils, he has also won three League Cups and two Champions Leagues, further demonstrating his passion and skill throughout his two decades with the team.

As the only player to have scored in every season of the Premier League, Giggs was elected into the PFA Team of the Century in 2007 and the Premier League Team of the Decade in 2003 as well as the FA Cup Team of the Century. Among his most revered accomplishments was his appointment as team captain at the 2012 Summer Olympics. In lieu of his outstanding contributions to the sport of English football, Giggs was named to the Football League 100 Legends and was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Named Manchester United’s greatest ever player in January 2011, Giggs remains one of the most popular footballers of all time, garnering the respect of millions of fans including Tunde Folawiyo and others with a profound appreciation for the sport of football.