Stanley Matthews

Mythic LM, also LB, CAM Right-footed dribblercreator

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1915–2000

Clubs

Stoke City, The Football League XI, Blackpool

Honours

Ballon d'Or · Hall of Fame

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, The Football League XI, Blackpool; honours include Ballon d'Or, Hall of Fame.

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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.