All-Time Teams
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All-Time UK

UEFA Selection Composite all-time selection
89GK
87DEF
88MID
90ATT
Charlton 92 Banks 91 Best 91
89
Overall
Nation mix

Where this selection comes from

Largest group England 19/27 players · 70.4%
England 1970.4%
Scotland 414.8%
Northern Ireland 27.4%
Wales 27.4%

Identity & Heritage

Tactical DNA
Tempo and widthAerial authorityHome Nations craft
Historical frame
Four Home Nations traditions · British and Northern Irish football heritage
Eras
1950s -> 2010s
Peak: 2000s

Coaching Canon

Editorial links from the coaching canon.
Alex Ferguson Dynasty Builder 93 Bob Paisley Quiet Master Builder 92 Brian Clough Charismatic Maverick 92

Tactical Lineup

Classic
Control
Historical
Expressive
Squad profile

Legends at a glance

The defining peaks, records and physical profile of this editorial all-time squad.

Best Player
Charlton, Robert
92
93 SPD
Most Technical
Best, George
91 TECH
Strongest
Terry, John
90 STR
Best Shooter
Shearer, Alan
93 SHT
Best Passer
Beckham, David
94 PAS
Best Header
Keegan, Kevin
90 HDR
Most Complete
Lampard, Frank
84 AVG
Most International Caps
Top 3
  1. 1 Shilton, Peter 125caps
  2. 2 Jennings, Pat 119caps
  3. 3 Beckham, David 115caps
Most International Goals
Top 3
  1. 1 Charlton, Robert 49goals
  2. 2 Greaves, Jimmy 44goals
  3. 3 Bale, Gareth 41goals
Best Goal Ratio
Top 3
  1. 1 Greaves, Jimmy 0.77per game
  2. 2 Shearer, Alan 0.47per game
  3. 3 Charlton, Robert 0.46per game
Minimum 20 caps

Physical Profile

179cm
Squad average height
GK183 cm
DEF180 cm
MID179 cm
ATT176 cm
Squad range 168–189 cm
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