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Peter Shilton

Legend GK Right-footed sweeperleader
Rating
89
Caps
125
Goals
0
Life
1949
Clubs
Leicester City, Nottingham Forest, Southampton
Honours
Hall of Fame 1991
#25
Editorial rank of 33 for England
The people's rank, live from duel votes

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, Nottingham Forest, Southampton; honours include Hall of Fame 1991.

Career record

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

From the daily quiz

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

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

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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.