GIGGS AT 40


Ryan Giggs at 40
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The Premier League sticker-book is a staple diet for supporters, but there can't be many who have managed to collect all 21 of Ryan Giggs' mug shots.
As the midfielder celebrates his 40th birthday, Sportsmail takes a look at the changing face of the Manchester United legend.
Here we see how the haircuts, stance and smiles have changed since the fresh-faced Welsh winger embarked on one of the most-decorated careers English football has ever seen.
The official Topps Premier League sticker-book began a year after the Premier League's inception for the 1992-93 season - and he's been there every step of the way.
From then we've seen Giggs go from looking nervous to jolly to stern.
There could even be a case for saying he looks a little smug in the 1999-2000 picture. That, of course, would be understandable given United's treble triumph just months beforehand.
This year's picture portrays a man who has seen it all.
And after a magnitude of trophies and a glittering two decades, this is how the man so many supporters idoloise has appeared through the largely good times.
Have you got them all? Let us know in the comment section below.
There may even be some swaps available with others for the collectors. And just in case you were wondering - this year's stickers go on sale on December 19.
1994: Giggs played 38 games
1994: Giggs played 38 games, scoring 13 goals
1995: Giggs played 29 games, scoring once
1995: Giggs played 29 games, scoring once

1996: Giggs played 33 games, scoring 11 goals
1996: Giggs played 33 games, scoring 11 goals
1997: Giggs played 26 games, scoring three goals
1997: Giggs played 26 games, scoring three goals

1998: Giggs played 29 games, scoring eight goals
1998: Giggs played 29 games, scoring eight goals
1999: Giggs played 24 games, scoring three goals
1999: Giggs played 24 games, scoring three goals

2000: Giggs played 30 games, scoring six goals
2000: Giggs played 30 games, scoring six goals
2001: Giggs played 31 games, scoring five goals
2001: Giggs played 31 games, scoring five goals

2002: Giggs played 25 games, scoring seven goals
2002: Giggs played 25 games, scoring seven goals
2003: Giggs played 36 games, scoring eight goals
2003: Giggs played 36 games, scoring eight goals

2004: Giggs played 33 games, scoring seven goals
2004: Giggs played 33 games, scoring seven goals
2005: Giggs played 32 games, scoring five goals
2005: Giggs played 32 games, scoring five goals

2006: Giggs played 27 games, scoring three goals
2006: Giggs played 27 games, scoring three goals
2007: Giggs played 30 games, scoring four goals
2007: Giggs played 30 games, scoring four goals

2008: Giggs played 31 games, scoring three goals
2008: Giggs played 31 games, scoring three goals
2009: Giggs played 28 games, scoring twice
2009: Giggs played 28 games, scoring twice

2010: Giggs played 25 games, scoring five goals
2010: Giggs played 25 games, scoring five goals
2011: Giggs played 25 games, scoring twice
2011: Giggs played 25 games, scoring twice

2012: Giggs played 25 games, scoring twice
2012: Giggs played 25 games, scoring twice
2013: Giggs played 22 games, scoring twice
2013: Giggs played 22 games, scoring twice

2014: Giggs has played six games so far this season
2014: Giggs has played six games so far this season
All in one: Giggs' 21 years in the same collage
All in one: Giggs' 21 years in the same collage
Giggs was hailed as the true successor to the late, great George Best on United's wing and here the pair enjoy a game of pool in December 1993. Best died in 2005
Second Best: Giggs was hailed as the true successor to the late, great George Best on United's wing and here the pair enjoy a game of pool in December 1993. Best died in 2005
In his career, Ryan Giggs has so far won 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups, four League Cups and two Champions Leagues
Silverware: In his career, Ryan Giggs has so far won 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups, four League Cups and two Champions Leagues

Master and apprentice: Eric Cantona was considered key in the development of Ryan Giggs, as well as the other decorated members of the so-called Class of '92
Master and apprentice: Eric Cantona was considered key in the development of Ryan Giggs