Manchester United All Time Appearances

Manchester United’s most capped players of all time. The achievements of these players are the stuff of United legend, and it’s a testimony to Sir Alex Ferguson that he has built two sides that feature separately in this list.

Also check out the Manchester United all-time top scorers list.

Manchester United All Time Appearances

The top 21 in United’s list of all-time appearances:

  • RYAN GIGGS
    Appearances:899
    Goals Scored:162
  • SIR BOBBY CHARLTON
    Appearances:758
    Goals Scored:249
  • BILL FOULKES
    Appearances:688
    Goals Scored:9
  • PAUL SCHOLES
    Appearances:683
    Goals Scored:151
  • GARY NEVILLE
    Appearances:602
    Goals Scored:7
  • ALEX STEPNEY
    Appearances:539
    Goals Scored:2
  • TONY DUNNE
    Appearances:535
    Goals Scored:2
  • DENIS IRWIN
    Appearances:529
    Goals Scored:33
  • JOE SPENCE
    Appearances:510
    Goals Scored:168
  • ARTHUR ALBISTON
    Appearances:485
    Goals Scored:7
  • ROY KEANE
    Appearances:480
    Goals Scored:51
  • BRIAN MCCLAIR
    Appearances:471
    Goals Scored:127
  • GEORGE BEST
    Appearances:470
    Goals Scored:179
  • MARK HUGHES
    Appearances:467
    Goals Scored:163
  • BRYAN ROBSON
    Appearances:461
    Goals Scored:99
  • MARTIN BUCHAN
    Appearances:456
    Goals Scored:4
  • JACK SILCOCK
    Appearances:449
    Goals Scored:2
  • GARY PALLISTER
    Appearances:437
    Goals Scored:15
  • JACK ROWLEY
    Appearances:424
    Goals Scored:211
  • SAMMY MCILROY
    Appearances:419
    Goals Scored:71
  • STEVE BRUCE
    Appearances:414
    Goals Scored:51

Talking Points

Bill Foulkes started in every single United game in the seasons 1957–58, 1959–60, 1963–64 and 1964–65.

Will there ever be another United player who can beat Ryan Giggs’ appearances record?

Steve Bruce scored as many goals for United as Roy Keane, despite playing as a defender and playing in 70 fewer games.

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