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25 / England · 1970–1990

Peter Shilton

GK sweeperleader
Caps · England
125
Goals · England
0
Life
1949
Clubs
Leicester City, Stoke City, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Derby County, Plymouth Argyle, Wimbledon, Bolton Wanderers, Coventry City, West Ham United, Leyton Orient
#25
Editorial rank of 33 for England
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An England legend, he racked up a record number of caps, showcasing remarkable consistency and longevity throughout a glittering career spanning four decades. Career record: 125 caps and 0 goals for England; club career at Leicester City, Stoke City, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Derby County, Plymouth Argyle, Wimbledon, Bolton Wanderers, Coventry City, West Ham United, Leyton Orient.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q244799

Career record

1966–1974Leicester City
1974–1977Stoke City
1977–1982Nottingham Forest
1982–1987Southampton
1987–1992Derby County
1992–1995Plymouth Argyle
1995–1995Wimbledon
1995–1995Bolton Wanderers
1995–1996Coventry City
1996–1996West Ham United
1996–1997Leyton Orient
England125 caps, 0 goals

Sources

From the daily quiz

Which goalkeeper was beaten by both the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century in 1986?

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Peter Shilton. Maradona scored both against Shilton's England inside four minutes in Mexico City.

Around Shilton in the almanac

One rank above: Michael Owen at #24.

One rank below: Ray Clemence at #26.

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

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