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Jimmy Greaves
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10 / England · 1959–1967

Jimmy Greaves

ST finisher
Caps · England
57
Goals · England
44
Life
1940–2021
Clubs
Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United
Honours
FIFA World Cup 1966
#10
Editorial rank of 33 for England
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

One of England's most prolific goalscorers, his incredible instinct in front of goal led him to record-breaking feats for Tottenham and Chelsea. Career record: 57 caps and 44 goals for England; club career at Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United; honours include FIFA World Cup 1966.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q297271
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Career record

1957–1961Chelsea
1961–1970Tottenham Hotspur
1961–1961AC Milan
1970–1971West Ham United
1975–1976Brentwood Town
1976–1977Chelmsford City
1977–1979Barnet
1979–1980Bush Hill Rangers
—Woodford Town
—Borussia Dortmund
England57 caps, 44 goals

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Around Greaves in the almanac

One rank above: Geoff Hurst at #9.

One rank below: Paul Scholes at #11.

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

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