Manchester United's 2008 Champions League winners: Where are they now?

#18 Paul Scholes

Probably the greatest midfielder of his generation, Paul Scholes was replaced by Ryan Giggs, another United legend, in the 87th minute of the final and hence was not a part of the penalty shootouts. Scholes went on to feature in 5 more seasons for United, which included a retirement and a comeback, before finally retiring at the end of the 2012/13 season. After the Champions League win, he won 3 more Premier Leagues, 2 League Cups, 2 Community Shields and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.

After his retirement, Scholes ventured into media and featured in ITV’s Champions League and England International matches coverage, while also making appearances in Sky Sports and BT Sport to cover the Premier League.

Scholes currently works as s Football Pundit at BT Sport and is also the co-owner of Salford City.

#16 Michael Carrick

Carrick scored in United’s second penalty kick during the shootouts and after the win, played 10 more seasons at United, before retiring at the end of last season. He collected a further 3 Premier League Trophies, 1 FA Cup, 3 League Cups, 5 Community Shields, 1 Europa League, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup in those 10 years. Notably, after Wayne Rooney's departure, Carrick was appointed the Manchester United captain ahead of the 2017/18 season.

Since his retirement, Carrick is currently a part of Mourinho’s coaching staff at Manchester United.

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