It is, after all, the Premier League's equivalent of the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi saga with fans up and down the country putting forward their case across pub tables and living rooms. As well as being named in the Euro 2012 Team of the Tournament, Gerrard has scored more than his rivals at the World Cup and European Championships with a total of four goals on the big stage. During a fan Q&A on Twitter in 2017, Kroos had no hesitation in naming Scholes ahead of fellow Premier League legends Gerrard and Lampard in the long-running debate. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Scholes, 45, has previously spoken with high admiration for Kroos and said he sees a bit of himself in the Germany captain. Seeing as these players were all midfielders and were given several tasks and responsibilities, I wanted to leave no stone unturned and be as objective as possible. Paul Scholes, Paul Scholes.. Is Bukayo Saka the face of the Premier League? You think Paul Scholes was better than Steven Gerrard? former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher responded, sounding a little puzzled. 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Incredible. Both games ended up being 3-3, with Liverpool winning on both on penalties in both occasions, and Gerrard scoring vey important goals in both matches. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. We'll openly admitted that the data is hard to come by in this department, but Transfermarkt attributes 23 international assists to Gerrard, which is more than the 12 and 10 put on Lampard and Scholes' names. And realistically, this argument can go either way. He obviously did not accomplish these victories single handedly, but his influence cannot be understated here. But none of that really matters does it? Gerrard achieved a lot more as a player, whereas Scholes helped achieved a lot more as a team. The Cambridge College Hurt/Heal Game [part 2], The Russell Group hurt/heal game (Part 5). I think he had everything but the other two, come on, Frank and Steven Gerrard changed this Paul Scholes is my favourite.". Subsequently, all three were understandably also moved deeper and deeper towards the end of their careers. Lampard in his prime was a true number 8, focusing in large part on offence. The three former midfielders have been retired for several years but are still often compared by football fans today. Regardless of what the statistics might say or how the discourse on Twitter might unfold, the ballers who know, know. Its while it is worth noting that these are not a true reflection on the ability of each player. ", Scholes broke his silence on the debate involving himself, Gerrard and Lampard back in May by saying he is "sick to death of hearing about this.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Champions League's official Twitter account ran a poll asking fans who was the greatest back in 2018. I think Stevie G comes really close to him but Paul Scholes would have to win., After Carragher gave him some stick for picking Scholes over his mate Gerrard, Henry held his hands up and said: Im just saying! Premier League 10 Seasons Awards (1992-93 to 2001-02): Domestic & Overall Team of the Decade English Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 2008 Gerrard ****s all over Scholes. Matches, Goals, Assists, Yellow Cards, Red Cards, Playing Time, Awards, Trophy \u0026 More. This is so they can be positioned outside of the more congested areas of the pitch, have a wider view of the game and are thus able to better choose how they spend their energy. Each player is awarded one point if they win a particular stat category, while a tie awards each footballer a 0.5 score. Author () - Austin Osuide4. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below, Someone else looked at Keane's team and tweeted: "Shows how much Keane thinks of the Terry vs Rio and the Gerrard vs Lampard vs Scholes debates." What are the most competative courses at Cardiff university? Generally, what this looks like for midfielders is that they slowly tend to be positioned deeper and deeper in the field. Football - Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers Barclays Premier League - Old Trafford - 14/1/12, Manchester United's Paul Scholes celebrates scoring his sides first goal, Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jason Cairnduff. Keane played alongside Paul Scholes for many years at Old Trafford (Image: GETTY) However, as a member of the team, they are entitled to take some responsibility for the achievements. For all the temptation there must have been to give a political and non-committal answer, Guardiola just couldn't hide his love for one of the all-time greats for a second. Acceleration: Paul Scholes (77) vs Steven Gerrard (84) -- Gerrard, Sprint speed: Paul Scholes (73) vs Steven Gerrard (81) -- Gerrard, Positioning: Paul Scholes (93) vs Steven Gerrard (92) -- Scholes, Finishing: Paul Scholes (85) vs Steven Gerrard (89) -- Gerrard, Shot power: Paul Scholes (95) vs Steven Gerrard (95) -- tied, Long shots: Paul Scholes (98) vs Steven Gerrard (97) -- Scholes, Volleys: Paul Scholes (89) vs Steven Gerrard (86) -- Scholes, Penalties: Paul Scholes (77) vs Steven Gerrard (86) -- Gerrard, Vision: Paul Scholes (96) vs Steven Gerrard (89) -- Scholes, Crossing: Paul Scholes (91) vs Steven Gerrard (90) -- Scholes, Free-kick accuracy: Paul Scholes (76) vs Steven Gerrard (83) -- Gerrard, Short passing: Paul Scholes (95) vs Steven Gerrard (94) -- Scholes, Long passing: Paul Scholes (96) vs Steven Gerrard (96) -- tied, Curve: Paul Scholes (76) vs Steven Gerrard (83) -- Gerrard, Agility: Paul Scholes (70) vs Steven Gerrard (73) -- Gerrard, Balance: Paul Scholes (91) vs Steven Gerrard (71) -- Scholes, Reactions: Paul Scholes (93) vs Steven Gerrard (91) -- Scholes, Ball control: Paul Scholes (90) vs Steven Gerrard (96) -- Gerrard, Dribbling: Paul Scholes (78) vs Steven Gerrard (91) -- Gerrard, Composure: Paul Scholes (93) vs Steven Gerrard (88) -- Scholes, Interceptions: Paul Scholes (83) vs Steven Gerrard (77) -- Scholes, Heading accuracy: Paul Scholes (84) vs Steven Gerrard (88) -- Gerrard, Defence awareness: Paul Scholes (58) vs Steven Gerrard (77) -- Gerrard, Sliding tackle: Paul Scholes (43) vs Steven Gerrard (74) -- Gerrard, Standing tackle: Paul Scholes (62) vs Steven Gerrard (79) -- Gerrard, Jumping: Paul Scholes (86) vs Steven Gerrard (87) -- Gerrard, Stamina: Paul Scholes (96) vs Steven Gerrard (93) -- Scholes, Strength: Paul Scholes (75) vs Steven Gerrard (83) -- Gerrard, Aggression: Paul Scholes (89) vs Steven Gerrard (87) -- Scholes. Yet another generational talent that is widely considered to be the best player in the history of his club. Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to fit Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes into the team together, Keane played alongside Paul Scholes for many years at Old Trafford. A Scholes defender tweeted: "Roy Keane leaving out Scholes will give all the Gerrard Lampard were better lot ammunition. Both Lampard and Scholes have scored three times for England away from qualifiers and friendlies, but we're giving second place to the latter for doing so across three separate tournaments. Once Guardiola had clarified that Ferdinand was asking who he thought was best, the City coach instantly responded: "All respect to Frank [Lampard], to Steven [Gerrard] but Paul Scholes is my favourite one. My Journey To Hull. Lampard isn't far behind with 44 gongs and Scholes is way off the mark with only 12 awards being accounted for. Each players was born within 6 years of one another, Each spent almost the entirety of their career at one club, These clubs happen to be each others rivals, they each retired within three years of one another, and finally, they have all predominantly played in central midfield positions throughout their careers. In fact, Scholes has received the most Ballon d'Or nominations without ever receiving a single vote (5) per Football 365. However, back in November, we looked at the response from 19 different footballers (current and former) who answered the Scholes vs Gerrard vs Lampard debate. Unfortunately, as stated on the Premier League website, the majority of these stats were only recorded comprehensively starting from 2006 onwards. "I love it. Paul Scholes VS Steven Gerrard. In a wide-ranging conversation, Ferdinand just couldn't resist putting the age-old question to one of the greatest managers of all time, and his reaction was so good that it's gone viral months after he initially said it. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Copyright The Student Room 2023 all rights reserved. Also, subscribe on YouTube to watch selected articles in video form. His overall understanding of the game allowed him to dictate the pace of each match in a way that is still yet to be matched in the Premier League. Yes, we're delving into one of football's age old questions - who's the greatest midfielder between Scholes, Lampard and Gerrard? pubeboy Additional comment actions Just another view though. Gerrard, Scholes and Lampard have been frequently compared by fans as they attempt to settle who was the best out of the trio. That Arsene Wengers legendary Arsenal sides made special plans to stop Scholes prior to matches against United says everything about how dangerous and effective the midfielder was. At the end of the day, depending on who you ask, there are several reasons that point towards any one of these players being superior. Career Comparison. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. The Liverpool legend received 220 votes throughout his career, with the Chelsea hero recording 169 votes while the United icon failed to pick up a single vote during his storied playing days. Paul Scholes (76) vs Steven Gerrard (83) -- Gerrard Both Gerrard and Lampard received their most votes in the same year (2005). Lampard spent most of his career in various midfield positions but was also utilized as a second striker on occasion. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. SPORTbible has previously used the same experiment to compare Barcelona captain Lionel Messi with Argentine icon Diego Maradona. Forget statistics, we're answering this question for you. He transferred to Chelsea in 2001 and went on to spend 13 years at the club. Official: Aston University A100 2023 Entry Applicant and Offer Holder thread, 2023 Oxbridge Anthropology Postgraduate Application. Answer: Steven Gerrard Admittedly, there's no universally-agreed way to decide which accolades should count here, but Gerrard takes the win by our calculations with at least 50 individual. As a side note, this is also a warning to anyone that sees any statistical comparisons between these three dating from before 2006 to just double check how complete the stats actually are and were they are getting them from. The pair debate the biggest arguments between the two most successful clubs in England, including:-Who will leave a better Premier League legacy - Cristiano Ronaldo or Mo Salah?-Were Klopp's title-winners better than Sir Alex's treble-winners?-Will Liverpool win the Champions League again before Man Utd even qualify for it?Subscribe To Our Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeLADbibleBe In Our Videos: http://instagram.com/ladbiblecastingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladbible/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladbible/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ladbible#LADbible #UNILADTo license this video please email: licensing@ladbiblegroup.com There are further aspects that cant really be recorded as stats that also need to be considered in this category as well. Sven-Goran Eriksson was unable to fit all three into the same side, often resulting in criticism from supporters when one of them was left out. Scholes probably gets the hipster choice, and became more popular as he got older as he was less of a sexy star player than Lampard or Gerrard and his style of play evolved as the Man U tactical system evolved with the input from Quiroz. ", Others made the case for Scholes, despite Keane's team selection. Cambridge - MPhil Advanced Computer Science - Entry 2021, Official University of the Arts London 2023 Applicants Thread, Official Cambridge Postgraduate Applicants 2023 Thread, Official Oxford 2023 Postgraduate Applicants Thread, A-level English Literature Study Group 2022-2023. No disrespect to Liverpool, but Gerrard was never surrounded by the caliber of players that the other two had. Hi there! However, with Guardiola's loyalties lying with Manchester City, there was always going to be the opportunity for him to give an honest and open answer on the debate as opposed to sitting on the fence as is so often the case. Have we given fans some key stats to debate? In both cases, Liverpool were trailing the opposition at one point and he was able to act as the driving force for his team and motivate them to win. Argue with the captain of the treble winners lol. New Race. 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