33·Legends
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England · 1946–60

Tom Finney

Legend RM, also RB, CAM Right-footed dribblerfinisher
Rating
91
Caps
76
Goals
30
Life
1922–2014
Clubs
Preston North End, Lisburn Distillery
Honours
Hall of Fame
#12
Editorial rank of 33 for England
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A true pioneer on the wing, his pace and two-footed brilliance made him a constant threat for Preston North End and England throughout the 1940s and 50s. Career record: 76 caps and 30 goals for England; club career at Preston North End, Lisburn Distillery; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1946–1960Preston North End
1963–1963Lisburn Distillery
England76 caps, 30 goals

Shared the era

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Around Finney in the almanac

One rank above: Paul Scholes at #11.

One rank below: Alan Ball at #13.

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