Paul Scholes Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Career, Children, Occupation, Previous Teams, Salary

Paul Scholes (born November 16, 1974) is an English football coach, former professional player, and co-owner of League Two club, Salford City FC.

He spent his entire professional football career at Manchester United FC, appearing in over 700 games and scoring over 150 goals between 1993 and 2013.

At Manchester United, he won 25 trophies including 11 Premier League titles, three FA Cups, and two UEFA Champions League titles. He is regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation and one of the greatest Manchester United players of all time.

Profile

• Full Name: Paul Scholes
• Professional Name: Scholes
• Born: 16 November 1974
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Salford, England
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Football Coach, Professional Football Player, Club Owner
• Height: 5 ft 6 in
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Scholes
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Claire Scholes (née Froggatt)
• Children: Three
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $150 million – $200 million (USD)

Early Life

Paul Scholes was born on the 16th of November 1974 to Mr. and Mrs. Scholes. He was born in a public-owned health facility in Salford, Greater Manchester. He is English by birth, and has Irish and Northern Irish ancestry. Scholes’ maternal grandmother is from Ireland while his maternal grandfather is from Northern Ireland.

Scholes spent his formative years residing in Greater Manchester. His family moved to Langley, Greater Manchester when he was only 18 months old. The family lived on Bowness Road and Talkin Drive. Growing up, he attended St Mary’s RC Primary School in Langley. Scholes’ foray into football started when he first played for Langley Furrow.

When Scholes turned 14, he began training with Manchester United. He would later join as a trainee after leaving the Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School, Middleton in the summer of 1991.

Career

Paul Scholes’ journey into the first team of Manchester United can be traced back to his days at the club’s academy. He joined the academy as one of “Fergie’s Fledglings,” a group of players recruited by the club under the management of Alex Ferguson.

Between 1991 and 1993, Scholes spent his youth career at the Manchester United Academy, honing his playing skills. He made his full debut for Manchester United in the 1994-1995 season, and would go on to spend two decades at the club.

Scholes made 718 appearances for Manchester United, which is the third-highest number of appearances by any player. In May 2011, he announced his retirement from playing and was appointed as a coach at Manchester United.

However, he returned to playing in January 2012, and played one more season for the club before retiring for the second time in 2013. This was the final retirement as Scholes played his final professional league appearance on May 19, 2013, against West Bromwich Albion as a substitute.

During his time at Manchester United, Paul Scholes scored over 150 goals. He helped the club win 25 trophies including 11 Premier League titles (more than any other English player), three FA Cups, and two UEFA Champions League titles.

He won five FA Community Shields, two Football League Cups, an Intercontinental Cup, and a FIFA Club World Cup. He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2008 and the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2022. He won the Premier League Player of the Month four times: January 2003, December 2003, October 2006, and August 2010.

Paul Scholes began appearing for the English National Team in 1997. He appeared in 66 games and scored 14 goals for the team before retiring from international football in August 2004.

He had participated in the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups, including the 2000 and 2004 UEFA European Championships. Scholes cited his family life and his club career as the reasons behind his retirement from international football.

After retiring from professional football, Paul Scholes‘ first managerial position was at Oldham Athletic. He only held the position for 31 days from February till March 2019. In 2020, he served briefly as interim manager of Salford City.

Scholes is also a club owner. In 2014, news broke that Scholes, alongside fellow Manchester United legends Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, and Phil Neville, had agreed to purchase Salford City ahead of the 2014-2015 season.

Paul Scholes has also built a career as a pundit. In July 2014, he signed a four-year deal with BT Sport, igniting his media career. He also features on ITV’s coverage of Champions League and England internationals. He had also made an appearance for Sky Sports as a pundit during the 2013-2014 season. In August 2014, Scholes landed a position as a columnist at The Independent.

Social Media

Paul Scholes’ successful post-football media career has made him a popular figure on social media.

• Instagram handle: @paulscholesaaa
• Facebook fan page: Paul Scholes
• Instagram: 1 million followers
• Facebook: 1.4 million followers

Personal Life

Paul Scholes is currently 49 years old and celebrates his birthday on the 16th of November every year. The retired midfielder is 5 feet 6 inches tall. He is a family man who is married with kids.

Scholes married his childhood sweetheart, Claire Scholes (née Froggatt), in Wrexham, Wales in February 1999. The couple’s union has been blessed with three children, a daughter, and two sons.

Scholes and his family reside in the village of Grasscroft in Greater Manchester. He is asthmatic and suffered from Osgood-Schlatter disease (a knee condition that affects young athletes). He is known to enjoy betting on football.

Net Worth

Paul Scholes is one of the highly-rated midfielders of his generation and earned a lot of money during his time at Manchester United.

He is currently estimated to be worth $150 million – $200 million (USD).