Question 1

True or false: Paul Scholes never scored a goal from outside the penalty area in his entire career.

Accepted Answer

False. He was famous for long-range screamers, like his volley against Aston Villa and his strike in the 1999 FA Cup final.

Question 2

True or false: Scholes was famously nicknamed 'The Ginger Ninja' by teammates for his quiet demeanor and sudden movement.

Accepted Answer

False. His nickname was 'The Ginger Prince' or simply 'Scholesy.' 'Ginger Ninja' is a common fan invention.

Question 3

True or false: Scholes played as a striker in his youth before moving to midfield at Manchester United.

Accepted Answer

True. He was a prolific goalscorer as a forward in the academy, but Sir Alex Ferguson converted him to an attacking midfielder.

Question 4

True or false: He came out of retirement in 2012 to play for Manchester United's reserve team.

Accepted Answer

False. He actually returned to the first team in January 2012, playing for the senior squad, not just reserves.

Question 5

True or false: Paul Scholes won the Ballon d'Or in 1999 after United's treble-winning season.

Accepted Answer

False. He never won the Ballon d'Or; that year it went to Rivaldo. Scholes was often overlooked for individual awards.

Question 6

True or false: Scholes retired from international football at age 29 to focus on his club career.

Accepted Answer

True. He surprisingly quit England duty in 2004, aged 29, citing personal reasons and wanting more time with family.

Question 7

True or false: Paul Scholes once scored a hat-trick from midfield in a Champions League semi-final.

Accepted Answer

True. He scored all three goals in a 3-2 win over Barcelona in the 2007-08 Champions League semi-final first leg.

Question 8

True or false: Paul Scholes never received a red card in his entire Premier League career.

Accepted Answer

True. Despite being known for tough tackling, he never saw a straight red in the Premier League—only yellows and one second yellow.

Paul Scholes Trivia Questions