15 best British footballers ever, with Man Utd & Liverpool greats.
The definitive list – the top 15 best British footballers ever, in no particular order as most of these legends are too hard to pick from!
15) Ryan Giggs
Games, goals and trophies galore for Manchester United, Ryan Giggs is a legend in the world game and a great servant to the Red Devils.
14) Paul Scholes
Another all-time United great, Paul Scholes is one of the finest midfielders English football has ever produced.
13) Steven Gerrard
An all-action player who gave almost his entire career to Liverpool, Steven Gerrard will certainly go down as one of the greats of the British game.
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12) Frank Lampard
Another underrated player who’ll be more appreciated when he retires, Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is the Blues’ top scorer of all time and a multiple trophy winner.
11) Denis Law
Another Manchester United legend, Denis Law is one of the finest Brits to play the game and still loved by his old club.
10) Alan Shearer
The top scorer in Premier League history, Alan Shearer could have played for any club at his peak, but decided to join boyhood club Newcastle United, whilst also shining for England.
9) Bryan Robson
A force in midfield, Bryan Robson is another all-time great who shone for Manchester United and England.
8) Paul Gascoigne
One of the most naturally gifted English footballers ever, Paul Gascoigne played with boyish joy and flair for the likes of Tottenham, Newcastle and England.
7) Gordon Banks
Probably the best goalkeeper in English football history, Gordon Banks is a legend of the game and made one of the best-ever saves against Pele at the World Cup.
6) Jimmy Greaves
One of the best goalscorers ever seen on these shores, Jimmy Greaves consistently fired them in in a distinguished career for Tottenham, Chelsea and England.
5) Kenny Dalglish
A much loved Liverpool legend, Kenny Dalglish is a hugely underrated world great after a glorious trophy-laden career for the Reds and for Scotland.
4) Bobby Moore
England’s World Cup-winning captain, Bobby Moore is also rightly regarded as one of the best central defenders to ever play the game.
3) John Charles
One of the best Brits to ever play abroad, Wales great John Charles shone for Juventus and is certainly one of the most gifted players ever produced in this country.
2) Bobby Charlton
Up there with the very best for both Manchester United and England, Bobby Charlton won it all with the Reds and is still England’s top goalscorer after all these years.
1) George Best
A freakish talent who may well be the best British footballer ever, George Best produced some memorable moments for Manchester United and Northern Ireland and is one of the game’s all-time great entertainers with his silky skills and amazing solo goals.
