5 players with most assists for Manchester United in the 21st century

#3 Nani - 73 assists

Manchester United v Newcastle United - Premier League

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

Manchester United v Arsenal - FA Cup Quarter Final

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 of Manchester United

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.