TODAY IN FOOTBALL history, Ryan Joseph Giggs, (born Ryan Joseph Wilson) was born forty years ago. He is a Welsh footballer who plays for Manchester United. Giggs made his first appearance for the club during the 1990–91 season and has been a regular player since the 1991–92 season.
He established himself as a left winger during the 1990s, and continued in this position well into the 2000s, though he has been increasingly used in a deeper playmaking role in his latter years. Giggs is known for his tireless running, ball possession and ability to create goalscoring opportunities for those around him.
Giggs is the most decorated player in English football history. He also holds the club record for competitive appearances.
Giggs is the son of former rugby union and rugby league player and former Wales international Danny Wilson. Giggs was christened Ryan Joseph Wilson but as a teenager changed his surname to that of his mother. Giggs is said to have inherited his balance and athleticism from his father.
Giggs married his longtime partner, Stacey Cooke, in a private ceremony on 7 September 2007. They have two children, both born in Salford and live in Worsley, Greater Manchester, close to where the player grew up.
Here's to many more achievements, Happy Birthday Ryan...
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