England · 1980sGary Lineker
Rating
90
Caps
80
Goals
48
Life
1960
Clubs
Everton, FC Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur
Honours
2× Hall of Fame (2003–2003)
#16
Editorial rank of 33 for England
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
A natural poacher and Golden Boot winner at the 1986 World Cup, his uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time was unmatched. Career record: 80 caps and 48 goals for England; club career at Everton, FC Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (2003–2003).
Career record
| 1976–1985 | Leicester City |
| 1985–1986 | Everton |
| 1986–1989 | FC Barcelona |
| 1989–1992 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 1993–1994 | Nagoya Grampus |
| England | 80 caps, 48 goals |
From the daily quiz
Which player famously said football is a simple game, 22 men chase a ball and at the end the Germans win?
Reveal the answer
Gary Lineker. Said after England lost the 1990 semi-final shoot-out.
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