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11 Things You Didn't Know About Ryan Giggs
The 40-year old has decided to hang up his boots to take on as assistant manager of Manchester United. We take a look at his illustrious career that spans over 23 years.
By Darian Goh — 20 May 2014, 04:27 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
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1. Ryan Giggs was offered his first professional contract on his 17th birthday, 28 November 1990 and turned pro two days later, on 1 December 1990
2. Plagued by hamstring injuries in the mid-1990s, Giggs credits his recovery and longevity in part down to twice-weekly yoga sessions
3. Ryan Giggs was never sent off before in his entire club career, and only once in an international match
4. Ryan Giggs is a sir, or in Malaysian terms, a 'Datuk' for his contribution towards football
5. Danny Welbeck and Phil Jones, team mates of Ryan Giggs were not yet born when Ryan Giggs made his professional debut
Ryan Giggs coaching a young Danny Welbeck, and played alongside him too.
Image via thepeoplesperson.com6. Giggs’ first-team career is older than the Premier League – his first appearance came in the old first division on March 2 1991, a year before the new league was founded
8. He is the oldest goalscorer in the Olympic Games, after scoring against the UAE at 38 years of age, representing Team Great Britain
9. He already has his testimonial game in his honour. Which was already played 12 years ago against Celtic
10. Babies who were born in 1990, the same year as Ryan Giggs made his debut have gone through university and are eligible to vote
11. In his 23 years playing at the top level, Ryan Giggs has amassed 34 career trophies for himself, becoming the most successful British player of all time
13 Premier League titles, 4 FA Cups, 4 League Cups, two Champions Leagues, one European Super Cup, one Intercontinental Cup, one Fifa Club World Cup and nine Charity/Community Shields and many personal accolades
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