Ranking Manchester United's 5 most creative players in Premier League history

The Premier League has produced one of the most entertaining brands of football in the 21st century. It has certainly reigned supreme in the modern era with a highly competitive nature amongst its member teams.

Manchester United are the league's most successful team with a record of 13 titles to their name. United have subsequently broken and set many records during their stay in the Premier League since 1992.

For the Red Devils, their brand of high-pressing counter-attacking football has made them elite across Europe. All thanks to Manchester United's former manager Sir Alex Ferguson's progressive ideology. This brand of football has also gifted the sport with many creative players to ever take the field.

Playmaking, finding key passes and delivering quality assists that lead to goals. These are just some of the qualities that the following players have thrived at.

On that note, let's take a quick look at,

Manchester United's 5 most creative players in Premier League history

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#5 Eric Cantona - 51 assists

Eric Cantona of Manchester United

Eric Cantona is one of the most important players in the history of Manchester United. He is often referred to as "King Cantona" by those at the Stretford End.

The Frenchman is a massively popular figure in Manchester thanks to his performances during the 90s for the Red Devils.

Cantona is one of Manchester United's greatest legends who has scored important goals with unmatched flamboyance.

During his time at United. Cantona made over 143 appearances in the Premier League and scored over 64 goals. He was also a major creative outlet for them as he recorded 51 assists in the Premier League.

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#4 Paul Scholes - 56 assists

Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers - Premier League

Paul Scholes is among one of European football's best midfield maestros. He is also a serial winner with an impressive trophy haul thanks to his performances for the Red Devils.

Scholes is another massively important figure in United's glorious history. He is a product of United's iconic "Class of 92." It is the story of the "kids" who went on to win Manchester United a treble of elite trophies.

Paul Scholes was a mainstay in Sir Alex's midfield. He is often described as the best no. 6 to have graced the modern game.

He also has over 107 goals in the Premier League in over 499 appearances for the Red Devils. Scholes was the creative general of the team and has provided over 56 assists in the English top flight.

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#3 David Beckham - 80 assists

Manchester United '99 Legends v FC Bayern Legends

David Beckham is surely one of Manchester United's most iconic players. He came through as a 17-year-old under Sir Alex Ferguson's stewardship in 1992. He has since gone on to lift multiple elite trophies at United and other European outfits such as Real Madrid and PSG.

Gifted with an extraordinary vision for goals, Beckham was a player known for his immaculate free-kicks and the most graceful of long-passes.

David Beckham has made over 265 appearances for United in the Premier League. During his time there, he also delivered an eye-catching 80 assists and scored 62 goals for his team.

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#2 Wayne Rooney - 108 assists

Manchester United v Arsenal - FA Cup Quarter Final

Wayne Rooney was signed from Everton as a 20-year-old in 2004 in a £20 million deal. He went on to become Manchester United's all-time greatest goalscorer over the years.

Rooney was one of the most trusted players in Sir Alex's plans for the United attack. He has donned many roles over the years. However, he will surely stand out as one of the most lethal strikers of the Premier League era.

He is also a seasoned champion at United having lifted the league title five times. During his time with the Red Devils, Rooney made 393 appearances in the Premier League. He has an insane goal tally of 183 goals and delivered 108 assists along the way.

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#1 Ryan Giggs - 162 assists

Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United - Premier League

Ryan Giggs is a player who holds the all-time record for most appearances in a Manchester United shirt with over 963 to his name. He holds legendary status at the club and is one of its most successful players. With over 13 Premier League trophies to his name, he was a serial winner at United.

Ryan Giggs is also one of the Premier League's most creative forwards of all time with 162 assists to his name. This is the highest number of assists in the Premier League of all time.

During his time at Manchester United, he has made 632 appearances in the Premier League in 22 seasons. He is surely the Premier League's and Manchester United's greatest creative force.

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