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:162SIR BOBBY CHARLTON

Appearances:758

Goals Scored:249BILL FOULKES

Appearances:688

Goals Scored:9PAUL SCHOLES

Appearances:683

Goals Scored:151GARY NEVILLE

Appearances:602

Goals Scored:7ALEX STEPNEY

Appearances:539

Goals Scored:2TONY DUNNE

Appearances:535

Goals Scored:2DENIS IRWIN

Appearances:529

Goals Scored:33JOE SPENCE

Appearances:510

Goals Scored:168ARTHUR ALBISTON

Appearances:485

Goals Scored:7ROY KEANE

Appearances:480

Goals Scored:51BRIAN MCCLAIR

Appearances:471

Goals Scored:127GEORGE BEST

Appearances:470

Goals Scored:179MARK HUGHES

Appearances:467

Goals Scored:163BRYAN ROBSON

Appearances:461

Goals Scored:99MARTIN BUCHAN

Appearances:456

Goals Scored:4JACK SILCOCK

Appearances:449

Goals Scored:2GARY PALLISTER

Appearances:437

Goals Scored:15JACK ROWLEY

Appearances:424

Goals Scored:211SAMMY MCILROY

Appearances:419

Goals Scored:71STEVE BRUCE

Appearances:414

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.