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England · 1970sGordon Banks
Rating
94
Caps
73
Goals
0
Life
1937–2019
Clubs
Leicester City, Stoke City, Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Honours
2× Hall of Fame (2002–2002)
#3
Editorial rank of 33 for England
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
The legendary World Cup winner made one of the most iconic saves in history against Pelé in 1970, forever cementing his place as one of football's greatest goalkeepers. Career record: 73 caps and 0 goals for England; club career at Leicester City, Stoke City, Fort Lauderdale Strikers; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (2002–2002).
Career record
| 1953–1958 | Chesterfield |
| 1953–1953 | Rawmarsh Welfare |
| 1958–1959 | Chesterfield |
| 1959–1967 | Leicester City |
| 1967–1967 | Cleveland Stokers |
| 1967–1972 | Stoke City |
| 1971–1971 | Hellenic |
| 1977–1977 | St Patrick's Athletic |
| 1977–1978 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
| England | 73 caps, 0 goals |
From the daily quiz
Which goalkeeper made the save from Pelé often called the save of the century, in 1970?
Reveal the answer
Gordon Banks. A downward header turned over the bar in Guadalajara.
Shared the era
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