Wayne Rooney tops the list of all-time goal-scorers for Manchester United, having scored 253 times in 559 appearances for the club. In second place is legendary player, Sir Bobby Charlton, who scored 249 times in 758 appearances. These appearances put him second in the list of all-time games played for the Red Devils. At the top of this list is Welshman Ryan Giggs, who played 963 times for United between 1991 and 2016.
Premier League giants
Manchester United are currently the record title winners in the English top flight, having won the division a total of 20 times since 1888. Most of these wins came after the inception of the Premier League at the start of the 1992/93 season under the leadership of manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Indeed, United’s most recent title came in the 2012/13 season, which was Ferguson’s final season of management before his retirement. Since United's last Premier League title, local rivals Manchester City have lifted the trophy on multiple occasions, most recently in the 2022/23 season.
Cup successes
Based on their success on the pitch, Manchester United have cemented themselves as one of the biggest club teams in the world. Alongside their success in the league, they have won the FA Cup 12 times, only two behind record winners, Arsenal. Their titles also reach beyond British shores as they have won the European Cup on three occasions, most recently in 2008. However, the undisputed kings of the Champions League are Real Madrid, who have taken home the trophy on 14 occasions, including four out of five times between 2013 and 2018.
Players who have scored the most goals for Manchester United as of 2023
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