5. Ryan Giggs
The most decorated player in the history of the game, with 25 trophies at Manchester United, Ryan Giggs has 13 Premier League winners medals, more than any other player and one of only two players in double figures. The Welshman spent 24 seasons at Old Trafford, 22 in the Premier League, and played 963 games for Manchester United, scoring 168 goals. Giggs has by far the most assists in Premier League with history with 131 (next highest is 99) and is the 20th top scorer in the competition’s history, the third highest ranking midfielder.
In terms of longevity and achievements in the Premier League, no-one comes close to Giggs. A six-time PFA Team of the Year member, Giggs was also named in the PFA Team of the Century, the Champions League 10 Seasons Dream Team, the Premier League Team of the Decade and has made the most appearances in Premier League history.
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