According to a report by Evening Standard on Thursday, October 29, 2026, former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has named Paul Scholes as the best footballer he has ever played alongside, placing the former England international ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Tevez made the revelation during an appearance on Rio Ferdinand Presents, a podcast hosted by his former Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand.

During the conversation, Ferdinand asked the Argentine to choose between Scholes and former Manchester City midfielder David Silva. Tevez immediately selected the Manchester United legend and explained why he held him in such high regard.

“Scholes. For me the best player. For me the best player ... Do you remember at training. Like this, no speak, nothing. First ball.

“All the time at training, pass, pass pass ... For me the best,” Tevez said.

The Argentine’s comments are particularly notable given that he played alongside several world-class footballers during his career, including Ronaldo at Manchester United and Messi with the Argentina national team.

Tevez joined Manchester United from West Ham United in 2007 and spent two seasons at Old Trafford, winning six trophies during his time at the club.

He was part of the side that secured back-to-back Premier League titles and won the 2008 UEFA Champions League after defeating Chelsea on penalties in the final in Moscow.

Scholes played a crucial role in United’s success during that period and was widely admired for his passing range, technical ability and understanding of the game.

The former midfielder spent his entire senior club career at Old Trafford, making 499 Premier League appearances, scoring 107 goals and providing 55 assists.

During his Manchester United career, Scholes won 11 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies before retiring in 2013.

Although Ronaldo and Messi have enjoyed outstanding individual careers and collected numerous personal honours, Tevez’s remarks highlight the lasting