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24 / England · 1998–2008
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24 / England · 1998–2008Michael Owen
Caps · England
89
Goals · England
40
Life
1979
Clubs
Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United, Stoke City
Honours
1× Ballon d'Or
#24
Editorial rank of 33 for England
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
The explosive striker whose searing pace and clinical finishing earned him the Ballon d'Or in 2001, captivating audiences for Liverpool and England. Career record: 89 caps and 40 goals for England; club career at Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United, Stoke City; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.
Career record
| 1996–2004 | Liverpool |
| 2004–2005 | Real Madrid |
| 2005–2009 | Newcastle United |
| 2009–2012 | Manchester United |
| 2012–2013 | Stoke City |
| England | 89 caps, 40 goals |
Sources
- Senior international years checked 5 October 2026
- Caps · England checked 4 October 2026
- Goals · England checked 4 October 2026
- Honours · 1× Ballon d'Or checked 4 October 2026
Shared the era
England legends whose careers overlapped Owen's
Around Owen in the almanac
One rank above: Jack Charlton at #23.
One rank below: Peter Shilton at #25.
England's editorial top five: Bobby Charlton · Bobby Moore · Gordon Banks · Harry Kane · Stanley Matthews.