Philadelphia, PA (My Sportsbook) - If Manchester United ever decided to erect a Mount Rushmore type monument to commemorate its greatest players, three names would instantly come to mind.

The fourth face to be chiseled into the rock might not be quite so easy to choose, but a current United player has done more than enough to prove that he belongs among the team's all-time greats.

Any discussion about the greatest United players has to start with Sir Bobby Charlton. He made 758 appearances for the club, scoring 249 goals and helping the team capture its first ever European Cup title in 1968.

George Best is an easy choice to go up second. He was a teammate of Charlton's on the '68 European Cup team, and is renowned for his wizardry and overall natural ability, which allowed him to tally 179 goals in 470 games for United.

Charlton and Best represent the brilliant United teams of the 1960's, while the third player to grace the monument, Eric Cantona, is a player from the Red Devils' glorious run in the 1990's.

Cantona played just five seasons at Old Trafford, but his star burned brighter than a supernova as he took the league by storm, netting 82 goals in 185 games. He also helped United end a 26-year title drought by claiming four league crowns and two FA Cup trophies in his five campaigns.

The fourth individual has been plying his trade with the Red Devils for over 16 seasons, and he will have a chance in Wednesday's Champions League final against Chelsea in Moscow to not only break Charlton's appearance record, but also lift the Champions League title for a second time, something the other three United icons never did.

While Ryan Giggs may not possess the brilliance of Charlton, the overall magic of Best or the pure flare of Cantona, he truly embodies what United is all about; hard work, dedication, and most of all, results.

The 34-year-old Welshman tied Charlton's appearance record in United's 2-0 win over Wigan on May 10, entering the match as a substitute and scoring the team's second goal, which helped clinch a 10th Premiership title under manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

"It was special for me coming on and scoring against Wigan, equaling Sir Bobby's record and lifting the league trophy," Giggs said. "It couldn't have gone any better. I enjoyed it, but it's not about individuals, it's about the team."

That team-first mentality has served United well this season, with Giggs opening the year in the starting 11 but seeing his playing time decrease with the emergence of some of United's younger players.

Ji-Sung Park missed a large portion of the season because of injury, but since his return, Ferguson has given the South Korean the opportunity to start at the expense of Giggs, but not once has the veteran voiced his displeasure.

It is an important example to set for a team with so many young stars trying to crack the starting lineup. Midfielders Anderson and Nani were brought to Old Trafford last summer in big transfers, but while they have not received as much time on the field as they would have hoped, neither has been a distraction.

Of course, Giggs has not always had trouble cracking the lineup.

He made his first appearance with United as a 17-year-old against Everton in March 1991, and claimed a spot in the starting lineup the following season.

Giggs scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win against rival Manchester City in his first start, and hoisted the first of his 10 league titles two years later.

The midfielder is United's most decorated player, having won 19 major titles, including the Champions League, European Super Cup, Inter-Continental Cup, and five FA Cup's.

The 1999-2000 campaign was not only his finest, but United's as well. That year, the team captured a historic treble by winning the league, FA Cup and Champions League titles in the same season.

Giggs had a big hand in that success, scoring one of the most memorable goals in FA Cup history with a brilliant solo effort in extra time that helped United beat Arsenal 2-1 in a semifinal replay. He also netted a crucial goal against Juventus in the semifinals of the Champions League to help United reach the final against Bayern Munich.

Should United beat Chelsea on Wednesday, they will no doubt go down in history with the 1999 edition.

Giggs was not the most visible player on the '99 squad, a title that was held a flashy young midfielder named David Beckham. Cristiano Ronaldo has done more than enough this season to be the center of attention but Giggs' value to the club is not lost on his teammates.

"This is my third title but it's Giggsy's 10th and that puts it into perspective," United defender Rio Ferdinand said after the team won this season's EPL title. "He keeps driving on every season and that's an inspiration to all the lads."

Giggs proved his dedication to United in June 2007 when he retired from international competition to focus solely on extending his club career.

He scored 12 goals in 64 appearances for his country, but winning another Champions League title is what Giggs has been focused on.

"I think when you are 26 you think you are going to be involved in finals again but at 34 you maybe think the chance is slipping away so I'm pleased to get that chance again," Giggs told The Daily Mail. "Certainly I think you appreciate it a lot more - you don't play when you're 25 or 26 thinking it will be your last time but at 33 or 34 you know it will be a last chance.

"I will have many years to reflect on my career when I finish but you have certain things you want to achieve and winning the Champions League again is one of them."

If things go the right way for Giggs and United on Wednesday he will hold the team's all-time appearance record and collect his 20th major title.

Sounds pretty legendary, doesn't it?