Geoff Hurst vs Stanley Matthews
Both England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Geoff Hurst
England · 1966–1972 · ST
- Rank in England
- #9 of 33
- Caps · England
- 49 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1966
Wembley, 30 July 1966: with spectators drifting onto the pitch and Kenneth Wolstenholme telling viewers they thought it was all over, he drove in his third goal of the afternoon against West Germany. Career record: 49 caps and 24 goals for England; club career at West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion; honours include FIFA World Cup 1966.
Stanley Matthews
England · 1934–1965 · LM
- Rank in England
- #5 of 33
- Caps · England
- 54 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Stoke City, Blackpool, Toronto City
- Honours
- 1× Ballon d'Or
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.
The careers, side by side
Geoff Hurst is editorial rank 9 and Stanley Matthews rank 5 in England's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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