Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney snubs Paul Scholes and Xavi when naming best passer in history, there's one clear winner

Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney left out both Paul Scholes and Xavi when he was asked to name the best passer of the ball in football history.

Wayne Rooney shared the pitch with Paul Scholes while playing for Manchester United and England and the pair enjoyed incredible success at Old Trafford.

Scholes is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of all time and was a key midfield influence in United’s legendary teams of the past under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Iconic former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson thought highly of the ex-Red Devils midfielder and named Scholes as one of the four world-class players he managed.

Scholes, who finally called it time on his legendary career at Old Trafford in 2013, lifted 11 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies with United.

One of United’s famed ‘Class of ‘92’ stars, the 50-year-old former England international also lifted three FA Cups and two League Cups under Ferguson.

Scholes climbed out of the United youth academy in the 1990s and became a mainstay in the United first-team squad during his two prolific spells at Old Trafford.

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Who does Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney think is best passer of all time?

Xavi, much like Paul Scholes, is widely considered one of the best midfielders of all time and he had a legendary impact at the Camp Nou with Barcelona.

The 45-year-old Spaniard forged a formidable partnership with fellow Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta and they were key figures in Pep Guardiola’s famous side.

Speaker to TikToker ‘ben,’ Wayne Rooney was asked a series of questions about football and the Manchester United legend offered his two cents on the debate.

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When asked to name the best passer of all time, the former United and England striker sighed and scratched his head before settling on one name as his answer.

Rooney revealed that former England teammate David Beckham would be his pick ahead of fellow United legend Scholes or Barcelona icon Xavi.

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What Man Utd legend Paul Scholes said about David Beckham’s passing is a real eye-opener

David Beckham came through the United youth academy alongside Scholes and the 49-year-old shot to superstardom at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Scholes was in awe at Beckham’s ability on the ball and named his fellow United legend as his perfect player, picking the former England captain’s right foot.

Speaking to Manchester United’s official website in 2023, he said: “His [Beckham] free-kicks, his corners, his set-pieces, his passing – brilliant.

“Stylish to watch, a brilliant right foot, he could put it anywhere he wanted to.”

Beckham, who was a devesting winger in his prime at United, called it time on a remarkable playing career in 2013 after a brief spell with Paris Saint-Germain.

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