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05 / England · 1934–1965Stanley Matthews
Caps · England
54
Goals · England
11
Life
1915–2000
Clubs
Stoke City, Blackpool, Toronto City
Honours
1× Ballon d'Or
#5
Editorial rank of 33 for England
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
The original 'Wizard of the Dribble,' this legendary winger's mesmerizing footwork earned him the inaugural Ballon d'Or in 1956. Career record: 54 caps and 11 goals for England; club career at Stoke City, Blackpool, Toronto City; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.
Career record
| 1932–1947 | Stoke City |
| 1947–1961 | Blackpool |
| 1961–1961 | Toronto City |
| 1961–1965 | Stoke City |
| 1965–1965 | Toronto City |
| England | 54 caps, 11 goals |
Sources
- Senior international years checked 5 October 2026
- Caps · England checked 4 October 2026
- Caps · United Kingdom checked 4 October 2026
- United Kingdom caps: sources differ; count omitted. Previous import was unverified. Other source
- Goals · England checked 4 October 2026
- Goals · United Kingdom checked 4 October 2026
- United Kingdom goals: sources differ; count omitted. Previous import was unverified.
- Honours · 1× Ballon d'Or checked 4 October 2026
From the daily quiz
Who was the first winner of the Ballon d'Or, in 1956?
Reveal the answer
Stanley Matthews. He was 41 at the time and played on until he was 50.
Shared the era
England legends whose careers overlapped Matthews's
Around Matthews in the almanac
One rank above: Harry Kane at #4.
One rank below: Steven Gerrard at #6.
England's editorial top five: Bobby Charlton · Bobby Moore · Gordon Banks · Harry Kane · Stanley Matthews.