Top 50 England football players of all time

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Top 50 England football players of all time

  1. Bobby Charlton – Midfielder/Forward, 1958-1970
  2. Bobby Moore – Defender, 1962-1973
  3. Gordon Banks – Goalkeeper, 1963-1972
  4. Gary Lineker – Forward, 1984-1992
  5. Jimmy Greaves – Forward, 1959-1967
  6. David Beckham – Midfielder, 1996-2009
  7. Steven Gerrard – Midfielder, 2000-2014
  8. Frank Lampard – Midfielder, 1999-2014
  9. Bryan Robson – Midfielder, 1980-1991
  10. Paul Gascoigne – Midfielder, 1988-1998
  11. Kevin Keegan – Forward, 1972-1982
  12. Alan Shearer – Forward, 1992-2000
  13. Peter Shilton – Goalkeeper, 1970-1990
  14. Michael Owen – Forward, 1998-2008
  15. Rio Ferdinand – Defender, 1997-2011
  16. Wayne Rooney – Forward, 2003-2018
  17. Terry Butcher – Defender, 1980-1990
  18. John Barnes – Midfielder, 1983-1995
  19. Geoff Hurst – Forward, 1966-1972
  20. Ashley Cole – Defender, 2001-2014
  21. Tom Finney – Forward, 1946-1958
  22. Stanley Matthews – Forward, 1934-1957
  23. Stuart Pearce – Defender, 1987-1999
  24. Gary Neville – Defender, 1995-2007
  25. Sol Campbell – Defender, 1996-2007
  26. Kenny Sansom – Defender, 1979-1988
  27. Ray Wilkins – Midfielder, 1976-1986
  28. Emlyn Hughes – Defender/Midfielder, 1969-1980
  29. Billy Wright – Defender, 1946-1959
  30. David Platt – Midfielder, 1989-1996
  31. Chris Waddle – Midfielder/Forward, 1985-1991
  32. Teddy Sheringham – Forward, 1993-2002
  33. Tony Adams – Defender, 1987-2000
  34. Glenn Hoddle – Midfielder, 1979-1988
  35. Phil Neal – Defender, 1976-1983
  36. Paul Scholes – Midfielder, 1997-2004
  37. Alan Ball – Midfielder, 1965-1975
  38. Martin Peters – Midfielder, 1966-1974
  39. Trevor Brooking – Midfielder, 1970-1982
  40. Jamie Carragher – Defender, 1999-2010
  41. Gary Pallister – Defender, 1988-1996
  42. Steve McManaman – Midfielder, 1994-2001
  43. Jermain Defoe – Forward, 2004-2017
  44. Robbie Fowler – Forward, 1996-2002
  45. Harry Kane – Forward, 2015-present
  46. Raheem Sterling – Forward, 2012-present
  47. Jordan Henderson – Midfielder, 2010-present
  48. Jack Charlton – Defender, 1965-1970
  49. Danny Blanchflower – Midfielder, 1954-1963 (played for Northern Ireland but included due to significant contributions in English football)
  50. Ian Wright – Forward, 1991-1998

This list represents a blend of historical legends, modern-day heroes, and players who have significantly contributed to England’s football story. It reflects the diversity of talent that has graced the English game, from world-class goalkeepers and defenders to midfield maestros and prolific forwards. The ranking and inclusion can vary depending on individual opinions, achievements, and the impact each player had on the national team and the sport during their career.