How tall is Paul Scholes?

Paul Scholes's listed height is 168 cm (5'6"). He is taller than about 9% of men in the United Kingdom.

Where 168 cm sits among men in the United Kingdom

Taller than about 9% of men in the United Kingdom born in 1974 (average 177.3 cm).

Scholes next to his teammates

Gary Neville is 10 cm taller than Paul Scholes (178 cm), teammate at Manchester United F.C. from 1993 to 2011.

Wes Brown is 17 cm taller than Paul Scholes (185 cm), teammate at Manchester United F.C. from 1996 to 2011.

David Beckham is 15 cm taller than Paul Scholes (183 cm), teammate at Manchester United F.C. from 1993 to 2003.

About Paul Scholes

Paul Scholes is an English former professional footballer, pundit and coach. He was born on 16 November 1974 in Salford. He spent his entire professional playing career with Manchester United, scoring over 150 goals in more than 700 appearances between 1993 and 2013, and came through the academy as one of Fergie's Fledglings.

Scholes made his full debut in the 1994 to 1995 season and made 718 appearances for the club, the third-highest number by any player. He won 25 trophies, including 11 Premier League titles, more than any other English player, three FA Cups and two UEFA Champions League titles. He gained 66 caps for England from 1997 to 2004, playing at the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups and the 2000 and 2004 European Championships.

At a listed 168 cm (5'6"), Scholes is 10 cm shorter than Gary Neville, listed at 178 cm (5'10"), his teammate at Manchester United F.C. from 1993 to 2011. David Beckham, who played there with him from 1993 to 2003, is listed at 183 cm (6'0") and is 15 cm taller.

Frequently asked

How tall is Paul Scholes in feet and inches? Paul Scholes is 5'6" tall, which is 168 cm, 66.1 inches or 1.68 m.

How tall is Paul Scholes compared to Gary Neville? Gary Neville is 10 cm taller than Paul Scholes: 178 cm (5'10") vs 168 cm (5'6").

How tall is Paul Scholes compared to Wes Brown? Wes Brown is 17 cm taller than Paul Scholes: 185 cm (6'1") vs 168 cm (5'6").

How tall is Paul Scholes compared to David Beckham? David Beckham is 15 cm taller than Paul Scholes: 183 cm (6'0") vs 168 cm (5'6").

Is Paul Scholes tall for men in the United Kingdom? At 168 cm he is taller than about 9% of men in the United Kingdom born in 1974, whose average height is 177.3 cm.

Sources

• Paul Scholes on Wikipedia — biography and career.
• Paul Scholes on Wikidata — nationality and dates; height recorded as 168 cm.

Heights are as publicly listed, rounded to the nearest centimetre; listed heights for public figures are often self-reported. Biographical details adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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