List of Manchester United highest goal scores all Time

Manchester United highest goal scores all Time, who is Manchester United all-time top scorer/ player with most goals for Manchester United

Manchester United is one of the most successful clubs in the history of English football. Also nicknamed the "Red Devils" this English Premier League club has won many and numerous soccer trophies. 

This prestigious football team has won a record 13 premier league titles - more than any other English club including Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal. 

Also, do note that we now know as the English Premier League became official in 1992 after undergoing a name change. Since that time, the Red Devils have captured 13th trophies out of the 29 seasons (2021). 

However, Manchester United domestic and European successes have been contributed by players; especially the ones who have scored a wealth of goals for the club.

Just like most other clubs, the Red Devils has produced goal-scoring machines who made a legacy at Old Trafford. Read on as we'll be dealing on the list of Manchester United highest goal scores of all time.

Match Appearances: 559

Total Goals Scored: 253

Having started his football career at Everton football club, the England International, Wayne Rooney went on to become one of Manchester United's greatest players of all time. 

The attacking soccer player last played for Derby County both as a footballer and manager and is currently undergoing training to become a professional football manager.

Moreover, the retired England International football player has made 559 match appearances for the Red Devils; scoring a club record of 253 goals across all competitions in the process.

Match Appearances: 303

Total Goals Scored: 183

Claiming the second spot on the list of Manchester United highest goal scores of all time is Denis Law. The Scottish International football player is one of the club's most potent attackers and ranks high alongside other big names like Christiano Ronaldo and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - a one-time Manchester United head coach.

The attacking player has played a total of 303 matches for the red devil; scoring 183 along the process.

Match Appearances: 945

Total Goals Scored: 164

Ryan Giggs is a retired Manchester United legendary football player who is often regarded as one the most prolific attacking wingers in English football.

The former Wales attacker currently has the most appearances in the history of Manchester United football, featuring in 945 matches. Aside from this, the former retired attacking soccer star has registered 164 goals with the Red Devils - only Wayne Rooney (253) and Denis Law (183) have scored more.

Match Appearances: 559

Total Goals Scored: 253

Paul Scholes is a retired England International football player who is often dubbed as one of the best assist makers in Manchester United. The notorious former English player was known for having a formidable football understanding with Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney.

Moreover, the Englishman has made a total of 559 match appearances for the Red Devil scoring a total of 152 across all competitions in the process. 

Additionally, the former England International football player is currently a soccer analyst.

Match Appearances: 219

Total Goals Scored: 150

Aside from earning a spot in the list of the highest goal scorers in the history of the Manchester United football club, Ruud van Nistelrooy is also one of the club's most prolific attackers.

The retired Netherland International football player is the highest goal-scoring Dutchman in the club. The football attacker also made a total of 219 match appearances, scoring 150 goals across all competitions.

Match Appearances: 461

Total Goals Scored: 139

Sir Bobby Charlton is a retired Manchester United football ace. The former England International football attacker is one of the most iconic football players in Old Trafford; making a total of 461 match appearances.

The Englishman has registered a total of 139 goals across all competition for the Red Devil; deservingly earning a spot among the club's highest goal scorers.

Match Appearances: 353

Total Goals Scored: 137

Dubbed as one of the best strikers in the English team, George Best is a former Manchester United football player. The Englishman has made a total of 353 match appearances for the Red Devil. 

The retired professional football player also registered 137 goals for the Red Devils across all competitions.

Match Appearances: 313

Total Goals Scored: 132

Christiano Ronaldo is arguably one of the greatest professional players in modern football. Nicknamed CR7, the Portuguese football player is one of the highest goal scorers in the history of the Manchester United football club. 

Moreover, the former Real Madrid soccer player, who is currently playing for the red devil after being signed from Juventus have made a growing 313 match appearances for the club - scoring a total of 132 goals. 

Besides, the Portuguese is regarded as one of the fittest athletes; also ranking top among the highest-paid soccer players.

Match Appearances: 365

Total Goals Scored: 126

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a former United Legend. The Norwegian has made 365 match appearances for the club; scoring 126 goals across all competition in the process.

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