As a side note, this is also a warning to anyone that sees any statistical comparisons between these three dating from before 2006 to just double check how complete the stats actually are and were they are getting them from. Have we settled the debate today? Acceleration: Paul Scholes (77) vs Steven Gerrard (84) -- Gerrard, Sprint speed: Paul Scholes (73) vs Steven Gerrard (81) -- Gerrard, Positioning: Paul Scholes (93) vs Steven Gerrard (92) -- Scholes, Finishing: Paul Scholes (85) vs Steven Gerrard (89) -- Gerrard, Shot power: Paul Scholes (95) vs Steven Gerrard (95) -- tied, Long shots: Paul Scholes (98) vs Steven Gerrard (97) -- Scholes, Volleys: Paul Scholes (89) vs Steven Gerrard (86) -- Scholes, Penalties: Paul Scholes (77) vs Steven Gerrard (86) -- Gerrard, Vision: Paul Scholes (96) vs Steven Gerrard (89) -- Scholes, Crossing: Paul Scholes (91) vs Steven Gerrard (90) -- Scholes, Free-kick accuracy: Paul Scholes (76) vs Steven Gerrard (83) -- Gerrard, Short passing: Paul Scholes (95) vs Steven Gerrard (94) -- Scholes, Long passing: Paul Scholes (96) vs Steven Gerrard (96) -- tied, Curve: Paul Scholes (76) vs Steven Gerrard (83) -- Gerrard, Agility: Paul Scholes (70) vs Steven Gerrard (73) -- Gerrard, Balance: Paul Scholes (91) vs Steven Gerrard (71) -- Scholes, Reactions: Paul Scholes (93) vs Steven Gerrard (91) -- Scholes, Ball control: Paul Scholes (90) vs Steven Gerrard (96) -- Gerrard, Dribbling: Paul Scholes (78) vs Steven Gerrard (91) -- Gerrard, Composure: Paul Scholes (93) vs Steven Gerrard (88) -- Scholes, Interceptions: Paul Scholes (83) vs Steven Gerrard (77) -- Scholes, Heading accuracy: Paul Scholes (84) vs Steven Gerrard (88) -- Gerrard, Defence awareness: Paul Scholes (58) vs Steven Gerrard (77) -- Gerrard, Sliding tackle: Paul Scholes (43) vs Steven Gerrard (74) -- Gerrard, Standing tackle: Paul Scholes (62) vs Steven Gerrard (79) -- Gerrard, Jumping: Paul Scholes (86) vs Steven Gerrard (87) -- Gerrard, Stamina: Paul Scholes (96) vs Steven Gerrard (93) -- Scholes, Strength: Paul Scholes (75) vs Steven Gerrard (83) -- Gerrard, Aggression: Paul Scholes (89) vs Steven Gerrard (87) -- Scholes. At long last, a victory for Scholes and it's to the shock of nobody considering how long he spent at Sir Alex Ferguson's all-conquering Manchester United, winning a staggering 25 major honours. I think he had everything but the other two, come on, Frank and Steven Gerrard changed this Paul Scholes is my favourite.". Despite the fact that Gerrards highest ranking is 3rd, Lampard wins this round. This amplifies his achievements in his incredible career even more. He has been captain of Liverpool since 2003, and has guided them to an FA Cup, a League Cup and a Champions League since then. Champions League's official Twitter account ran a poll asking fans who was the greatest back in 2018. Where to watch football in chester other than pubs, Broadcasting talent deserts BBC after they cancel Lineker, New Adventure. Finally, they will all be assessed, based on their overall versatility and longevity. Gerrard vs Scholes - The Student Room Thierry Henry answered the Steven Gerrard vs Paul Scholes debate by giving his honest opinion. For all the temptation there must have been to give a political and non-committal answer, Guardiola just couldn't hide his love for one of the all-time greats for a second. Ultimately, its all down to personal opinion. The highest scoring midfielder in Premier League history averaged a goal every 3.37 games across his entire career. In all seriousness, despite the similarities noted in this write-up, I just want to reiterate that each player fulfilled vastly different roles in their clubs, at their respective peaks. After spending 17 years in Liverpool colors, Gerrard transferred to LA Galaxy in 2015. The final criteria is understandably more subjective than the other two. Liverpool Fan Declares That Gerrard Was Better Than Scholes - YouTube Lampard isn't far behind with 44 gongs and Scholes is way off the mark with only 12 awards being accounted for. (edited 9 years ago) 1 Two in a row! Fans adamant Roy Keane has finally 'ended' Scholes vs Gerrard and Can the debate be settled? Lampard began his career, in 1995, with West Ham United. Toni Kroos Asked Who Is The Best Out Of Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes Career Comparison. "He's different to me because he was quicker than me, he can beat a man, but I see certain traits in him, like controlling a game. Stevie G is widely regarded as not only the best captain, but also the best player in Liverpool history. A childhood obsession for all things football developed into a career writing about the beautiful game. To be more specific, they will be compared based on their in-game statistics, technical ability, leadership and influence, individual awards and team-based awards. Gerrard, Scholes and Lampard have been frequently compared by fans as they attempt to settle who was the best out of the trio. I think Stevie G comes really close to him but Paul Scholes would have to win., After Carragher gave him some stick for picking Scholes over his mate Gerrard, Henry held his hands up and said: Im just saying! This is so they can be positioned outside of the more congested areas of the pitch, have a wider view of the game and are thus able to better choose how they spend their energy.