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Manchester United were easily one of the most dominant football teams in the first decade of the 21st century. Under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson, the Red Devils had already become serial winners by the turn of the millennium.
The Old Trafford outfit are renowned for their direct and aggressive brand of attacking football. Manchester United have been home to some of the greatest footballers of all time. They are among the most successful clubs in Europe.
Manchester United have a raft of exciting individuals in their squad right now
Manchester United continue to have great clout when it comes to making big signings. In fact, this past summer transfer window, the Red Devils did showcase the kind of pull they still have. They signed Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United have always had some wonderful goalscorers and playmakers strutting their stuff at Old Trafford. Without further ado, let's take a look at the five players who have the most assists for Manchester United in the 21st century.
#5 Antonio Valencia - 62 assists
Manchester United signed Antonio Valencia in the summer of 2009 as a replacement of sorts for the departing Cristiano Ronaldo. Although Valencia never hit the heights of Ronaldo, he proved to be a good signing for the Red Devils.
Valencia's pace and driving runs made him a threat down the right flank and he was pretty good with his service as well. In fact, he was named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year in April, 2010.
The Ecuadorian won two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, one Europa League title and two EFL Cups during his time with Manchester United. Valencia slowly transitioned to right-back in his later years at the club and was made club captain as well.
Valencia scored 25 goals and provided 62 assists in 339 appearances across all competitions for Manchester United.
#4 Cristiano Ronaldo - 69 assists
Cristiano Ronaldo was one of Manchester United's best players in the first decade of the 21st century. After joining the club in 2003, Ronaldo eventually grew into one of the best forwards in the world and won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008 when he was with the Red Devils.
He won three consecutive Premier League titles and a Champions League title as well. Ronaldo's pace, trickery and incredible shooting range made him a threat like no other during his time at Manchester United.
Ronaldo also struck up a wonderful partnership with the legendary Wayne Rooney during their time together at Old Trafford. There were plenty of nights when the duo made professional football look too easy.
In 292 appearances across all competitions in his first stint at Manchester United, Ronaldo scored 118 goals and provided 69 assists. He is now back at Old Trafford and will most probably climb higher up this list by the time he is done.
#3 Nani - 73 assists
Nani joined Manchester United in 2007 and won the Champions League in his first season with them. The mercurial winger, whose style of play was very similar to his compatriot and then club teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, was an absolute treat to watch on his day.
Nani was full of tricks and he was a nightmare to defend against. He could play down either wing and could whip in crosses just as well as he could cut inside and unleash a shot with either foot. Nani was a fan-favourite with his incredible tricks, rabonas, trivelas, long-rangers and his acrobatic celebrations.
The Portuguese international struggled with injuries in his later years at Manchester United. But when he was at his best, he was nearly uncontainable. Nani made 230 appearances for Manchester United over the course of eight seasons, scoring 41 goals and providing 73 assists.
#2 Wayne Rooney - 146 assists
Wayne Rooney is a modern day Manchester United legend like no other. In his early days, Rooney was the most effective and belligerent goalscorer in the Premier League. He broke onto the scene as a teenager but showed maturity way beyond his years.
Over the course of his stay at Manchester United, Rooney has had to change positions to accommodate other superstars. He negotiated all those changes around him with ease thanks to his technical proficiency.
Rooney was not only an incredible goalscorer and their top scorer of all time, but he was also an incredibly well-rounded footballer. His playmaking and ability to pick a pass was at par with his striking abilities.
In 559 appearances for Manchester United across all competitions, Wayne Rooney scored 253 goals and provided 146 assists.
#1 Ryan Giggs - 175 assists
Ryan Giggs is one of the most technically gifted footballers the Premier League has ever seen. He had it all. The Welshman had immaculate dribbling skills, could pick a pass, possessed incredible vision and was also a great goalscorer.
Giggsy, a graduate of the Manchester United youth academy, started off as a pacy winger who could run rings around defenders all day. Eventually, he progressed into a well-rounded footballer capable of winning games all by himself.
Giggs played a starring role in Manchester United's continental treble win in 1999. He maintained a high standard even when he was well into his 30s and won the PFA Players' Player of the Year Award in the 2008-09 season. Giggs was 34-years-old at the time.
Giggsy spent his entire career at Manchester United. In 932 appearances for the Red Devils across all competitions, he scored 163 goals and provided 250 assists. Out of those 250 assists,175 came in the 21st century.
