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Kevin Keegan
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18 / England · 1972–1982

Kevin Keegan

CAM playmakerdribbler
Caps · England
63
Goals · England
21
Life
1951–2026
Clubs
Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburger SV
Honours
2× Ballon d'Or
#18
Editorial rank of 33 for England
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A relentless forward renowned for his boundless energy, he won two Ballons d'Or in the 1970s, dazzling fans at Liverpool and Hamburg. Career record: 63 caps and 21 goals for England; club career at Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburger SV; honours include 2× Ballon d'Or.

Career sourcesHonours · checked 4 October 2026
Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q152832
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Career record

1968–1971Scunthorpe United
1971–1977Liverpool
1977–1980Hamburger SV
1980–1982Southampton
1982–1984Newcastle United
1985–1985Blacktown City
England63 caps, 21 goals

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One rank above: Jude Bellingham at #17.

One rank below: Martin Peters at #19.

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

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