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England · 1960s

Jimmy Armfield

Icon RB, also RM, CB Right-footed anchor
Rating
87
Caps
43
Goals
0
Life
1935–2018
Clubs
Blackpool
Honours
Hall of Fame
#33
Editorial rank of 33 for England
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The legendary Blackpool captain was a tenacious full-back, earning 35 caps for England and leading his country at the 1962 World Cup. Career record: 43 caps and 0 goals for England; club career at Blackpool; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1954–1971Blackpool
England43 caps, 0 goals

Shared the era

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Around Armfield in the almanac

One rank above: Glenn Hoddle at #32.

England's editorial top five: Bobby Charlton · Bobby Moore · Gordon Banks · Harry Kane · Stanley Matthews.