Manchester United manager David Moyes has hailed Ryan Giggs as the Premier League's "best ever" player.
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The Welshman, who turned 40 on Friday , has played 953 times for United since making his debut in March 1991.
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Giggs has helped United to 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League wins and the FA Cup and the League Cup four times each in his 22-year career.
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"He's undoubtedly at the top because of his longevity and the time that he has played for just one club," said Moyes.
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"Every season you can look at Ryan Giggs moments, and to be playing so well at his age is terrific as well - a great example to young players about how you should dedicate yourself throughout your career."
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Stoke manager Mark Hughes, a team-mate of Giggs' at United in the early 1990s, echoed Moyes in paying tribute to his fellow former Wales international.
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"I would suggest that Ryan is the legend of the Premier League, given the amount of success he has had, the impact he has had and the longevity he has had," Hughes said.
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"I'm just really pleased that I have been around and watched him progress from being a skinny little 14- year-old, right through to being a skinny little 40- year-old!"
I want to agree with Moyes because he has proven that times without number.
He is just a legend.
Without a doubt. I can wait for the day he decides to begin his coaching career after that of football.
Ryan Giggs is certainly part of those in that category because he has paid his dues big time to deserve this