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Stanley Matthews

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Stanley Matthews was a forward from England, born on 1 February 1915 in Hanley. Clubs included Stoke City and Blackpool. Stanley Matthews won 54 caps for England, scoring 11 goals (1934-1957). Stanley Matthews died on 23 February 2000, aged 85.

The club career on record runs from 1932 to 1965, across two clubs. The longest of those was 15 years at Stoke City (1932-1947). The heaviest workload came at Blackpool, with 379 appearances and 17 goals. Those spells add up to 697 club appearances and 71 goals. Honours on record include Ballon d'Or.

Born
1 February 1915
Died
23 February 2000 (85)
Birthplace
Hanley
Country
England
Position
Forward
Height
174 cm

Club career

  • 1932-1947Stoke City crestStoke City259 apps · 51 goals
  • 1947-1961Blackpool crestBlackpool379 apps · 17 goals
  • 1961-1965Stoke City crestStoke City59 apps · 3 goals

International career

  • 1934-1957England54 caps · 11 goals

Honours

  • Ballon d'Or

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