13. Ryan Giggs 
Birthdate:29 Nov 1973
Birthplace:Cardiff, Wales
Position:Midfielder
Appearances:758+
Goals:144+
Joined United:09 Jul 1990
United Debut:02 Mar 1991 v Everton (H)
International Wales
+ still playing
Ryan Giggs is the club’s most decorated player with 18 major honours, yet he might never have graced Old Trafford had it not been for Sir Alex Ferguson’s intervention. Cardiff-born Giggs was attending Manchester City's School of Excellence in his early teens, but Sir Alex made a personal visit to his house on his 14th birthday and Ryan jumped at the chance to sign for his boyhood club. He turned professional at United in November 1990. He made his League debut in the old Division One against Everton at Old Trafford on 2 March 1991 as a substitute for Denis Irwin. The following season his first league start proved a memorable occasion, scoring his first ever United goal (albeit via a deflection) in a 1-0 win over Manchester City.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GxhYklM_3M - goals link.
On 11th May 2008 he came on as substitute at Wigan Athletic in the final game of the season and scored the second goal in a 2-0 win clinching the championship for United. This is particularly memorable as he equalled Sir Bobby Charlton's playing record of 758. He passed this record against Chelski in the Champions League final on May 21st, in Moscow, when he came on as sub and scored one of the penalties in the shootout.
