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This includes the appearances and goals of current and former players in the Premier League and English Football League. Peter Shilton has made the most appearances, and is the only player to have played in over one thousand games. Chris O'Grady made appearances for 17 different clubs, while 49 players made their appearances for only one team.
Last appearance by a player from outside the top division of a country Sam Johnstone, 9 October 2021, 5–0 vs. Andorra [note 39] Most appearances by a player from outside the top division of a country [note 40] Johnny Haynes, 32, 2 October 1954 – 28 May 1959 Most appearances by a player from outside the top two divisions [note 41]
The appearance record is held by goalkeeper Peter Shilton, [3] which he set on 7 June 1989 in a 1–1 away draw with Denmark in a friendly. [4] Shilton's last match for England was the third-place match against Italy on 7 July 1990 in the World Cup. He finished his England career on 125 caps. [3]
Goalkeeper Peter Shilton holds the record for the most competitive appearances. In association football, 51 players have played at least 1,000 official matches at all age levels. Regarding B teams and reserve teams, appearances for such teams are only included if made in the primary football pyramid and not in reserve divisions.
Most career league appearances: 1,005 (849 in First Division), Peter Shilton (1966 to 1997) [49] Most career league appearances by an outfield player: 931, Tony Ford (1975 to 2002) Most career league appearances at one club: 815, Dean Lewington ( Wimbledon F.C. then Milton Keynes Dons F.C. , 2003-)
The England team before a match against Scotland at Richmond in 1893. The England men's national football team is the joint-oldest in the world; it was formed at the same time as Scotland. A representative match between England and Scotland was played on 5 March 1870, having been organised by the Football Association. [6]
In association football, a cap is traditionally awarded in international football to a player making an official appearance for their national team. This article lists all men's football players who have played in 100 or more official international matches for a national football team according to association football's world governing body ...
The players with the most appearances in the championship are listed. Those still playing at international level appear in ... Most points by one team England v ...