Famous British Football Players

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Frank Lampard
(One of the Greatest Midfielders of His Generation)
Frank Lampard
23
Birthdate: June 20, 1978
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Romford, United Kingdom

The current head coach of Chelsea Football Club, Lampard spent most of his playing career with Chelsea. He is widely considered one of the greatest midfielders and greatest Chelsea players of his generation. While playing for the England national team, he represented England at three World Cups. In 2015, he was appointed an OBE for his services to football.

 2 
Jamie Vardy
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Jamie Vardy
51
Birthdate: January 11, 1987
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom

Considered a late bloomer in the world of soccer, Jamie Vardy became the oldest player to win the Premier League Golden Boot award when he scored the maximum number of goals during the 2019–20 Premier League season. Apart from his goal-scoring abilities, Jamie is also known for his direct approach and relentless running.

 3 
David Beckham
(English Former Professional Footballer Who was One of the Greatest Midfielders of His Generation)
David Beckham
177
Birthdate: May 2, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England
David Beckham is a former English footballer who was football superstar on-field and a heartthrob off-field. A former player for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Milan, among others, Beckham was a free-kick specialist, a brilliant crosser of the ball and the first English player to win league titles in four countries. His passion for football, charisma and fashion style have made him an international sensation.  
 4 
Harry Kane
(One of the Best Football Strikers in the World)
Harry Kane
162
Birthdate: July 28, 1993
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Walthamstow, United Kingdom
A brilliant striker known for his impressive ability to score goals, Harry Kane is an English football player who leads the national team of England and also plays for Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur. Harry Kane has been named the Premier League Player of the Month six times and received the Golden Boot twice.
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 5 
Wayne Rooney
(English Professional Football Manager and Former Player Who Played as a Forward and Midfielder)
Wayne Rooney
107
Birthdate: October 24, 1985
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Croxteth, Liverpool, England

Regarded as one of the best football players of the current era, Wayne Rooney is the record goal-scorer for the Manchester United FC and England national team. Originally a boxer, Wayne continues to pursue boxing as a recreational activity. Wayne has been controversy's favorite child for many years now; from allegations of infidelity to legal issues, he has faced them all!

 6 
Alan Shearer
(One of the Best Strikers of His Generation and One of the Greatest Players in Premier League History)
Alan Shearer
37
Birthdate: August 13, 1970
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Gosforth, England
Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has also worked as a BBC football pundit and a football manager. The Euro 1996 Golden Boot-winner has also represented Southampton and Blackburn Rovers, winning the 1994-1995 Premier League with the latter. With 260 goals, he became the Premier League’s leading goal-scorer.
 7 
Gary Lineker
(One of the Greatest English Football Strikers)
Gary Lineker
47
Birthdate: November 30, 1960
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Leicester, England

Gary Lineker is a British former football player who currently works as a sports broadcaster. Considered one of the greatest British strikers of all time, Gary Lineker is the third-highest goal-scorer for England. During his 16-year playing career, Lineker never received a red or yellow card, due to which he was honored with the FIFA Fair Play Award in 1990.

 8 
Marcus Rashford
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Marcus Rashford
53
Birthdate: October 31, 1997
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Manchester, United Kingdom

Marcus Rashford is a prominent football player for the Manchester United Football Club and England national team. He became the youngest British footballer to score in his debut match for England. He uses his popularity to fight against issues like child food poverty and homelessness in the United Kingdom. He is often praised for his political activism.

 9 
Steven Gerrard
(One of the Greatest Liverpool Footballers of All Time)
Steven Gerrard
22
Birthdate: May 1, 1980
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Whiston, England, United Kingdom
Steven Gerrard spent most of his career as a Liverpool midfielder and also captained Liverpool and the English national team. His phenomenal performance in the 2006 FA Cup Final led it to be called The Gerrard Final. The Order of the British Empire member now manages the Scottish club Rangers.
 10 
Jesse Lingard
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as an Attacking Midfielder)
Jesse Lingard
24
Birthdate: December 15, 1992
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Warrington, England
Manchester United winger and attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard has won several championships with his team, such as the UEFA Europa League, the FA Community Shield, the FA Cup, and the EFL Cup. He was also part of the English national team which finished fourth at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
 11 
Jack Grealish
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger or Attacking Midfielder)
Jack Grealish
27
Birthdate: September 10, 1995
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Birmingham, England

Jack Grealish is an English professional footballer. At present, he is affiliated with Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team. He plays as a  winger or attacking midfielder. He joined the Highgate United Youth Club as a boy and started playing professionally as a teenager. He is known for his ability to run and dribble past defenders. 

 12 
Rio Ferdinand
(English Former Professional Footballer Who Played as A Centre-Back)
Rio Ferdinand
6
Birthdate: November 7, 1978
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Camberwell, England
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 13 
Joe Hart
(English Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Joe Hart
11
Birthdate: April 19, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Shrewsbury, England

English footballer Joe Hart, goalkeeper for the Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur, began his football career at 16 and has 100 Premier League clean sheets. He is the joint record-holder for the most Premier League Golden Glove awards. He has won two Premier League titles with Manchester City.

 14 
Ian Wright
(Former Professional Footballer: Now a Television and Radio Personality )
Ian Wright
23
Birthdate: November 3, 1963
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Woolwich, London, United Kingdom

Ian Wright is an English former football player. Renowned for his speed, Wright played for popular clubs like Arsenal and helped his national team qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. After retiring from the sport, Wright went on to become a TV and radio personality; he currently contributes as a commentator for ITV Sport and BBC Sport.

 15 
Michael Owen
(Former British Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Michael Owen
24
Birthdate: December 14, 1979
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Chester, England
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 16 
John Stones
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
John Stones
7
Birthdate: May 28, 1994
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Barnsley, United Kingdom
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 17 
Jadon Sancho
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Jadon Sancho
27
Birthdate: March 25, 2000
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Camberwell, England

Jadon Sancho is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team. He is known for his technical skills as a winger and formidable pace. He started playing as a young boy and was part of the England youth team that won the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. 

 18 
Raheem Sterling
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger and Attacking Midfielder)
Raheem Sterling
16
Birthdate: December 8, 1994
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica

Professional footballer Raheem Sterling currently plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City. He also plays for the England national team. Born in Jamaica, he moved to England as a child and started playing professional football when he was a teenager. He was named the FWA Footballer of the Year in the 2018-19 season.

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Bobby Charlton
(One of the Greatest Football Players of All Time)
Bobby Charlton
13
Birthdate: October 11, 1937
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Ashington, Northumberland, England
Died: October 21, 2023

Widely considered one of the greatest players ever, Bobby Charlton was an important member of the England national football team that emerged victorious at the 1966 FIFA World Cup. The recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Ballon d'Or, Charlton received a knighthood in 1994. 

 20 
Michael Carrick
(English Professional Football Coach and Former Player)
Michael Carrick
11
Birthdate: July 28, 1981
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Wallsend, England
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 21 
John Terry
(British Professional Football Coach and Former Player Who Played as a Centre-Back)
John Terry
10
Birthdate: December 7, 1980
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Barking, England
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 22 
Trent Alexander-Arnold
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Right-Back)
Trent Alexander-Arnold
3
Birthdate: October 7, 1998
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 23 
Harry Maguire
(British Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
Harry Maguire
18
Birthdate: March 5, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Sheffield, England
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 24 
Bobby Moore
(Captain of the England Team that Won the 1966 FIFA World Cup)
Bobby Moore
3
Birthdate: April 12, 1941
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Barking, Essex, England
Died: February 24, 1993
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 25 
Tammy Abraham
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Tammy Abraham
22
Birthdate: October 2, 1997
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Camberwell, England

Tammy Abraham is an English footballer. He currently plays as a striker for Serie A club Roma and the England national team. He is an academy graduate of Chelsea and made his first-team debut for the club in 2016. Since then, he has played for Bristol City and Aston Villa, scoring 25 goals in a single campaign for the team. 

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Peter Crouch
(English Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Peter Crouch
12
Birthdate: January 30, 1981
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Peter Crouch is best known for his signature “robot” celebration after scoring goals. He also played with Aston Villa and Liverpool, helping the latter win the the FA Cup and the FA Community Shield. He also helped Tottenham gain a place in the UEFA Champions League.

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James Maddison
(Football player)
James Maddison
5
Birthdate: November 23, 1996
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Coventry, England
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 28 
Declan Rice
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
Declan Rice
4
Birthdate: January 14, 1999
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kingston upon Thames, England
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 29 
Paul Scholes
(English Former Football Player Who was One of the Best Midfielders of His Generation)
Paul Scholes
7
Birthdate: November 16, 1974
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Salford, England, United Kingdom
Paul Scholes, former Manchester United midfielder, had a 20-year stint with the team, winning major titles, including 11 Premier Leagues, 3 FA Cups, and 2 UEFA Champions Leagues. Over the course of his 718 appearances for the team, he has won 25 trophies. He now coaches Salford City.
 30 
Kalvin Phillips
(Football player)
Kalvin Phillips
3
Birthdate: December 2, 1995
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Leeds, England
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 31 
Michail Antonio
(Footballer)
Michail Antonio
7
Birthdate: March 28, 1990
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Wandsworth, London, United Kingdom
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 32 
Adam Lallana
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as an Attacking Midfielder)
Adam Lallana
7
Birthdate: May 10, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England,
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 33 
Joe Gomez
(Football player)
Joe Gomez
5
Birthdate: May 23, 1997
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Catford, England
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 34 
Ian Rush
(Association football player, Association football manager)
Ian Rush
4
Birthdate: October 20, 1961
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: St Asaph
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 35 
Kyle Walker
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Right-Back)
Kyle Walker
1
Birthdate: May 28, 1990
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Sheffield, England
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 36 
Ryan Sessegnon
(Footballer)
Ryan Sessegnon
5
Birthdate: May 18, 2000
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Roehampton, England
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 37 
Brian Clough
(English Football Player Who Played as a Striker)
Brian Clough
4
Birthdate: March 21, 1935
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom
Died: September 20, 2004
Footballer and manager Brian Clough is remembered as one of the highest goal-scorers of the Football League. He had successful stints with Derby County and Nottingham Forest, as a manager, with Peter Taylor as his assistant manager. His rivalry with Don Revie inspired the book The Damned Utd.
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Alex Scott
(English Sports Presenter and Former Professional Football Right-Back)
Alex Scott
9
Birthdate: October 14, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: London, England

Alex Scott is an English TV presenter and former professional football player. Apart from playing for popular clubs like Arsenal and Birmingham City, Scott also represented the women's national football team. She also played for Great Britain at the London Olympics. In 2019, she was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame.

 39 
Ben Chilwell
(Football player)
Ben Chilwell
6
Birthdate: December 21, 1996
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Milton Keynes, England
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 40 
Adebayo Akinfenwa
(English Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Adebayo Akinfenwa
2
Birthdate: May 10, 1982
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Islington, London, United Kingdom

English professional footballer, Adebayo Akinfenwa, currently plays as a striker for the EFL Championship club Wycombe Wanderers. He started playing as a teenager and received praise for his abilities. However, he faced much racial discrimination as he is a man of color. He has been named Wycombe Wanderers Player of the Season twice.

 41 
David Seaman
(Footballer)
David Seaman
7
Birthdate: September 19, 1963
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Rotherham, England
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 42 
Danny Rose
(Footballer)
Danny Rose
8
Birthdate: July 2, 1990
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Doncaster, England
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 43 
David James
(association football player)
David James
4
Birthdate: August 1, 1970
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Welwyn Garden City
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 44 
Mark Noble
(Football player)
Mark Noble
4
Birthdate: May 8, 1987
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Canning Town, England
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 45 
James Milner
(English Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
James Milner
6
Birthdate: January 4, 1986
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Wortley, Leeds, England
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 46 
Chris Smalling
(Footballer centre-back)
Chris Smalling
7
Birthdate: November 22, 1989
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Greenwich, England, United Kingdom
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 47 
Geoff Hurst
(Footballer)
Geoff Hurst
3
Birthdate: December 8, 1941
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Ashton-under-Lyne
 48 
Andy Cole
(British Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Andy Cole
5
Birthdate: October 15, 1971
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Nottingham, England
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 49 
Jonny Evans
(Association football player)
Jonny Evans
4
Birthdate: January 3, 1988
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Belfast
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 50 
Tyrone Mings
(Football Player)
Tyrone Mings
11
Birthdate: March 13, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bath, England, UK
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)