Crystal Palace Football Club is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in London. Founded as an amateur team back in 1861, it was officially formed into a professional club over four decades later in 1905. Now competing at the highest level of English football, Premier League, Crystal Palace have enjoyed success both domestically and internationally throughout their history. A proud South London institution with passionate fans across all corners of England, they are determined to continue challenging for silverware season after season.
1. Wilfried Zaha
Forward
Career
- 2004–2010: Crystal Palace
- 2010–2013: Crystal Palace
- 2013–2015: Manchester United
- 2013: Crystal Palace (loan)
- 2014: Cardiff City (loan)
- 2014–2015: Crystal Palace (loan)
- 2015: Crystal Palace
- 2011: England U19
- 2012–2013: England U21
- 2012–2013: England
- 2017: Ivory Coast
Wilfried Zaha is a Ivorian forward who currently plays for Crystal Palace. Zaha started his career with Crystal Palace and was part of the youth team that won the FA Youth Cup in 2006.
He made his professional debut for Palace in 2010 and has since scored over 50 goals in all competitions for the club.
In January 2016, Zaha signed with Manchester United on a season-long loan deal, but he returned to Palace after just nine months due to injury problems.
In 2018, he joined Cardiff City on loan until the end of the season.[4] After impressing during his time at Cardiff City, it was announced in November 2018 that Zaha had rejoined Crystal Palace on a permanent contract.
Wilfried is married to Layla Kabbani[8], and they have one son together named Tariq.[9] Wilfried Zaha is a winger who first came to prominence with Crystal Palace.
He has played for Manchester United and Cardiff City on loan, but he is most commonly associated with Crystal Palace. Zaha is known for his speed and agility, which have helped him excel as a winger.
He has made 66 appearances for Crystal Palace since 2013, scoring 264 goals in the process. In 2017, Zaha was called up to the Ivory Coast national team and scored five goals during their qualifying campaign for the World Cup that year.
Wilfried Zaha is one of the most promising young players in Europe and will likely continue to improve over time.
2. Ian Wright
Career
- 1985: Greenwich Borough
- 1985–1991: Crystal Palace
- 1991–1998: Arsenal
- 1998–1999: West Ham United
- 1999: → Nottingham Forest (loan)
- 1999–2000: Celtic
- 2000: Burnley
- 1989–1992: England B
- 1991–1998: England
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Ian Wright was born in Woolwich, England on November 3rd 1963. He started playing football at a young age and quickly became one of the best strikers in the country.
Wright spent most of his career with Arsenal, where he won numerous trophies and helped them to become one of the dominant teams in English football.
After retiring from professional football, Wright has continued to be involved in various media outlets and charities work within football circles.
Ian Wright is currently 59 years old and lives near London with his wife Rebecca and their two children.[4] Ian Wright is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time.
He has won more trophies than any other player in the history of English football and has also played for several top European clubs.
Wright began his career at Greenwich Borough, before joining Crystal Palace in 1985. He went on to play for Arsenal, West Ham United and Nottingham Forest during his illustrious career, winning leagues and cups with each club.
In 1998, he moved to Celtic on a loan spell before signing for Burnley the following year where he continued to be a key figure in the team's success until retirement in 2000.
Ian Wright was inducted into England's Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Also Played For: arsenal f.c
3. Nathaniel Clyne
Defender
Career
- 1999–2008: Crystal Palace
- 2008–2012: Crystal Palace
- 2012–2015: Southampton
- 2015–2020: Liverpool
- 2019: AFC Bournemouth (loan)
- 2020–: Crystal Palace
- 2009–2010: England U19
- 2011–2013: England U21
- 2014–2016: England
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:03, 4 January 2023 (UTC)
Nathaniel Clyne is a right-back for Crystal Palace. Clyne made his professional debut with Southampton in 2009, and has since played for Liverpool, Swansea City, and Crystal Palace.
He was born on 5 April 1991 in Stockwell, England. Clyne has represented England at youth level and won the U21 European Championship in 2013. Nathaniel Clyne is married to Elsie Fisher and they have two children together - daughter Isabella Rose (born 2017) and son Alexander Edwin (born 2018).
Nathaniel Clyne is a English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Crystal Palace and the England national team.
Clyne has played at both youth levels for Southampton, before making his senior debut in 2008. He went on to make 94 appearances for the Saints, before joining Liverpool in 2012.
With Liverpool, Clyne won two league titles and an FA Cup during his time there; he also represented England at international level from 2009 onwards. In January 2019, Clyne joined AFC Bournemouth on loan until the end of the season.
Nathaniel Clyne was born on 16 March 1989 in Poole, Dorset and started playing football with local side Christchurch United aged six years old after being spotted by scout John Fashanu while playing against them in an under-11s match.
Also Played For: football right back
4. Julián Speroni
Goalkeeper
Career
- 1997–1999: Platense
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 1999–2001: Platense: 2: (0)
- 2001–2004: Dundee: 92: (0)
- 2004–2019: Crystal Palace: 371: (0)
- Total: : 465: (0)
- 1998: Argentina U20: 1: (0)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Speroni is a goalkeeper who has played for clubs in England, Italy and Spain. He joined Premier League club Crystal Palace from Italian side Palermo in the summer of 2015.
Speroni made his international debut for Argentina in 2001 and was part of their Copa America-winning team two years later. He represented his country at three World Cup tournaments, including the tournament where they were runners-up to Brazil in 2014.
In January 2017, he announced that he would be retiring from international football after 23 appearances for Argentina over 10 years as a player.[4] Speroni was named Footballer of the Year by La Gazzetta dello Sport twice – once during his time with Palermo (2006) and again while playing for Southampton (2013).
After being released by Southampton following relegation from the Premier League, he signed with Al Jazira on a one-year contract but left them at the end of 2016 due to family reasons.
On 2 July 2018, it was announced that Speroni had agreed terms with newly promoted Championship side Fulham.
5. Joachim Andersen
Defender
Career
- 2000–2009: Greve Fodbold
- 2009–2011: Copenhagen
- 2011–2013: Midtjylland
- 2013–2014: Twente
- 2013–2017: Jong Twente
- 2013–2017: Twente
- 2017–2019: Sampdoria
- 2019–2021: Lyon
- 2020–2021: Fulham (loan)
- 2021: Crystal Palace
- 2012: Denmark U16
- 2013: Denmark U17
- 2014–2015: Denmark U19
- 2017: Denmark U20
- 2015–2018: Denmark U21
- 2019: Denmark
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:22, 4 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23
Andersen is a centre-back who currently plays for Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Andersen started his career with Greve Fodbold before moving to Copenhagen and then Twente.
In 2014, Andersen moved to Midtjylland where he made over 100 appearances for the club before signing for Crystal Palace in 2018.
As a centre-back, Andersen is known for being tough and physical in the defence, as well as having good passing ability on the ball Joachim Andersen is a very experienced defender who has played for several top clubs in Europe.
He first came to prominence at Jong Twente, where he won four league titles and 40 apps over three seasons. After moving to Serie A side Twente, Joachim continued his good form by winning another league title and 49 apps over the course of two seasons.
In 2017, Andersen moved on to Sampdoria where he made an immediate impact, winning 19 apps in just 21 appearances before returning to England with Fulham on loan later that year.
He then signed permanently for Crystal Palace in January 2019 and has since helped them win 50 caps and 1 goal internationally despite only playing 31 games so far.
Also Played For: denmark national football team
6. Vicente Guaita
Goalkeeper
Career
- 1995–2000: Monte-Sión
- 2000–2006: Valencia
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2006–2009: Valencia B: 46: (0)
- 2008–2014: Valencia: 76: (0)
- 2009–2010: → Recreativo (loan): 30: (0)
- 2014–2018: Getafe: 108: (0)
- 2018–: Crystal Palace: 139: (0)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:55, 4 January 2023 (UTC)
Vicente Guaita is a Spanish goalkeeper who currently plays for Crystal Palace. He began his career with Valencia, making over 200 appearances for the club before leaving in 2009.
He then spent time on loan at other clubs, including Atlético Madrid and Getafe respectively, before joining Fulham in 2013. After only one season at Craven Cottage he was moved onto Manchester City where he made 73 appearances across two seasons before being released in 2015.
Guaita has since enjoyed spells with Rayo Vallecano and Watford, but returned to Palace last year after helping them win promotion back to the Premier League as champions of the EFL Championship Vicente Guaita is a Spanish goalkeeper who played for Valencia, Getafe and Crystal Palace in his career.
He started his career at Monte-Sión before joining Valencia in 1995. Guaita made 76 appearances for Valencia between 2006 and 2009 before moving to Recreativo on loan in 2010. He joined Getafe in 2014 and stayed with them until he moved to Crystal Palace in 2018.
7. Tyrick Mitchell
Defender
Career
- 2009–2012: AFC Wembley
- 2012–2016: Brentford
- 2016–2020: Crystal Palace
- 2020: Crystal Palace
- 2022: England
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:03, 26 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22
Tyrick Mitchell is a left-back who currently plays for Crystal Palace. He was born in England and played youth football with Arsenal, before joining Brentford in 2015.
Mitchell made his debut for the Eagles in August of that year, coming on as a substitute against Leicester City. His form at Brentford led to Palace signing him on a three-year contract in May 2018.
Mitchell has represented England at U17, U19, and U21 levels, but has not yet earned full international recognition from FIFA or UEFA.[1]
He is known for being strong defensively and quick down the flank Tyrick Mitchell is a professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Crystal Palace.
He has represented England at international level, and was part of the team that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020. Mitchell started his career with AFC Wembley before moving to Brentford in 2016.
He made over 70 appearances for both clubs, scoring one goal during his time at Griffin Park. In August 2020, he joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan deal.
The following year he signed permanently and has since played 74 times for the Eagles, scoring two goals in total.
Tyrick Mitchell is an exciting young player who has progressed well through the English football system; he is likely to continue playing at a high level for many years to come.
Also Played For: united kingdom soccer
8. Luka Milivojević
Midfielder
Career
- 2007–2008: Radnički Kragujevac
- 2008–2012: Rad
- 2012–2013: Red Star Belgrade
- 2013–2015: Anderlecht
- 2014–2015: Olympiacos (loan)
- 2015–2017: Olympiacos
- 2017: Crystal Palace
- 2011–2012: Serbia U21
- 2012–2020: Serbia
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:09, 26 December 2022 (UTC)
Luka Milivojević was born on April 7th, 1991 in Kragujevac, Serbia. He is a midfielder for Crystal Palace and has played for them since January 2016.
At international level, he has represented Serbia at various age groups from under-17 to under-21 levels before making his senior debut in November 2014.
In total, Milivojević has made 39 appearances for Serbia including 12 as captain and 3 during the 2018 World Cup tournament where they were eliminated in the first round by Brazil.
Outside of football, Luka is known to be an avid basketball fan and often supports Red Star Belgrade when they play abroad.[4] Luka Milivojević is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Crystal Palace.
He has played for Rad, Red Star Belgrade, Anderlecht and Olympiacos in his career. In 2017 he moved to Crystal Palace and has made 175 appearances since then. Luka Milivojević was born on 10 October 1991 in Kragujevac, Serbia.
Also Played For: serbia football team
9. Eberechi Eze
Midfielder
Career
- 2006–2011: Arsenal
- 2011–2013: Fulham
- 2014: Reading
- 2014–2016: Millwall
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2016–2020: Queens Park Rangers: 104: (20)
- 2017–2018: → Wycombe Wanderers (loan): 20: (5)
- 2020–: Crystal Palace: 64: (8)
- 2018–2019: England U20: 7: (0)
- 2019–2021: England U21: 8: (1)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:10, 4 January 2023 (UTC)
Eberechi Eze is a forward who currently plays for Crystal Palace. Eberechi was born on June 29th 1998 in Greenwich, England and he is 24 years old at this time.
Eberechi has played as a forward for Crystal Palace since joining the team in 2017 and he has been very successful so far with them, scoring 14 goals in all competitions.
Eberechi also spent some time playing for Nigerian clubs Sunshine Stars FC and Enyimba International F.C., before signing with Crystal Palace in 2017. Eberechi is of Igbo descent[5]and his father played football professionally.
Eberechi Eze's international career began when he represented Nigeria at U-17 level,[7]before going onto play for the Nigeria U-20s,[8]the Nigeria senior national team[9],and finally making his debut for the full Nigerian side in 2016 against Cameroon.
Ebechi has won two caps for Nigeria so far - one against Zambia (in February 2018) and another against Congo DR (in November 2018).
In May 2019, it was announced that Ebechi would be representing Ivory Coast at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
10. Joel Ward
Defender
Career
- 1998–2006: East Lodge[5]
- 2006–2008: Portsmouth
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2008–2012: Portsmouth: 89: (6)
- 2008–2009: → AFC Bournemouth (loan): 21: (1)
- 2012–: Crystal Palace: 290: (4)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:24, 4 January 2023 (UTC)
Joel Ward is a defender who has played for Crystal Palace since 2012. Ward was born in England and started his career at Southampton before moving to Portsmouth.
In 2011, he signed with Manchester City where he spent two seasons playing under Pep Guardiola. After leaving City, Ward joined Crystal Palace on a free transfer and has enjoyed some success there, winning the FA Cup in 2016 and making the Europa League semi-finals in 2017.
Ward has also represented England at youth level but hasn't been capped yet by senior team manager Gareth Southgate due to lack of first team opportunities.
Ward is known as an intelligent defender with good distribution skills who can get up and down the pitch quickly. He is contracted to Crystal Palace until 2020 Joel Ward is a versatile defender who has played for Portsmouth and Crystal Palace.
He has represented England at youth level, but he made his full international debut for the country in 2012. Ward is known for being strong on the ball and good in possession of the defence.
Ward was named as Crystal Palace's player of the year in 2016 after helping them to finish fourth in the Premier League that season. Ward will be a key part of Roy Hodgson's squad when they compete at this summer's European Championships.
11. James Tomkins
Defender
Career
- 1997–2008: West Ham United
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2008–2016: West Ham United: 208: (8)
- 2008: → Derby County (loan): 7: (0)
- 2016–: Crystal Palace: 117: (9)
- 2004–2005: England U16: 4: (0)
- 2004–2006: England U17: 13: (0)
- 2006: England U18: 1: (0)
- 2007–2008: England U19: 8: (0)
- 2009: England U20: 1: (0)
- 2009–2011: England U21: 10: (0)
- 2012: Great Britain Olympic: 2: (0)
James Tomkins is a 33-year old centre back who currently plays for Crystal Palace. James Tomkins started his career with West Ham United and played there until 2016.
In 2008, he joined Derby County on loan and helped them to win promotion to the Premier League that season. He then moved to Manchester City in 2011 but only managed one appearance before being sold to West Ham United again in 2012.
At West Ham United, Tomkins became a regular starter and won two FA Cups (in 2014 and 2018) as well as the club's Player of the Year award in 2017/18. On 2 January 2019, it was announced that James Tomkins had left Crystal Palace by mutual consent after 12 years at Selhurst Park.
*indicates current team James Tomkins is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Crystal Palace. He has represented England at UEFA European Under-21 Championship, where he finished runner-up in 2009.
James Tomkins began his career with Southampton before moving to Manchester City in 2011.
He joined Crystal Palace in 2016 and has been an important part of the team since then. James Tomkins was born on 16 December 1992 and is 26 years old.
12. Marc Guéhi
Defender
Career
- 2005–2007: Cray Wanderers
- 2007–2019: Chelsea
- 2019–2021: Chelsea
- 2020: Swansea City (loan)
- 2020–2021: Swansea City (loan)
- 2021: Crystal Palace
- 2015–2016: England U16
- 2016–2017: England U17
- 2017–2018: England U18
- 2018–2019: England U19
- 2019–2020: England U20
- 2019: England U21
- 2022: England
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:07, 4 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23
Marc Guéhi is a 22-year-old Ivorian centre back who currently plays for Crystal Palace. Guéhi began his career with Cray Wanderers before joining Chelsea in 2007.
He made his senior debut for Chelsea in 2019, and has since played over 100 games for the club. Guéhi was named in the Ivory Coast squad for the 2018 World Cup but did not feature in any of their matches.
In May 2019, he signed a new five-year deal with Crystal Palace that will keep him at Selhurst Park until 2024.
Marc Guéhi is considered one of the best young defenders in Europe and is tipped to become a top international player Marc Guéhi is a French international footballer who plays for Crystal Palace.
Marc Guéhi has played for the French youth teams, and made his senior debut in 2015. Marc Guéhi joined Swansea City on loan in January 2020, and went on to make 12 appearances for them before returning to Crystal Palace at the end of the season.
Marc Guéhi was called up to represent England U21s in June 2022, but didn't feature in any games due to injury.
Also Played For: youth soccer
13. Michael Olise
Midfielder
Career
- 2008–2009: Arsenal
- 2009–2016: Chelsea
- 2016: Manchester City
- 2016–2019: Reading
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2019–2021: Reading: 67: (7)
- 2021–: Crystal Palace: 42: (3)
- 2019: France U18: 2: (0)
- 2022–: France U21: 1: (0)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:45, 4 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:39, 25 March 2022 (UTC)
Michael Olise is an attacking midfielder who has played for Arsenal and Crystal Palace. He was born on December 12, 2001 in Hammersmith, England. At 21 years old he stands at 1.76 meters tall and weighs around 63 kilograms.
Michael started playing football from a very young age with Arsenal before moving to Crystal Palace in 2017.
His impressive performances for the Eagles have seen him called up to the Nigerian national team for their upcoming matches against Senegal and Tunisia later this month Michael Olise is a Nigerian international footballer who plays as a defender for Reading and Manchester City.
He started his career at Chelsea, before moving to Manchester City in 2016. Michael has made 67 appearances for Reading since joining the club in 2019, scoring three goals. In addition, he has represented Nigeria at U18 level and France U21 level.
14. Jim Cannon
Career
- 1970–1973: Crystal Palace
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 1973–1988: Crystal Palace: 571: (30)
- 1988: Croydon: ?: (?)
- 1988–1989: Dartford: ?: (?)
- 1988–1989: Bristol Rovers: 1: (0)
- 1991–1994: Dulwich Hamlet: ?: (?)
- 2003–2004: Chipstead
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Jim Cannon is a Scottish football centre back. He has played for Crystal Palace and Manchester United in his career so far. Cannon made his international debut for Scotland in 1978, and has since captained the side on several occasions.
In 2004, he was part of the Glasgow Rangers team that won the Scottish Premier League championship title. Cannon announced his retirement from professional football at the end of 2006-07 season after playing 290 games over 13 seasons with Manchester United and Crystal Palace respectively.
He currently works as an ambassador for various charities including The Christie Hospital Children's Charity (formerly known as "The Sick Kids").
Cannon was appointed Member of Order of Merit (MM) by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2008 New Year Honours list for services to football administration and charity work across Scotland.
15. Jordan Ayew
Forward
Career
- 2000–2006: Lyon Duchère
- 2006–2009: Marseille
- 2009–2014: Marseille
- 2014: Sochaux (loan)
- 2014–2015: Lorient
- 2015–2017: Aston Villa
- 2017–2019: Swansea City
- 2018–2019: Crystal Palace (loan)
- 2019: Crystal Palace
- 2010: Ghana U20
- 2010: Ghana
Jordan Ayew is a French forward who currently plays for Crystal Palace. Jordan started his career at Lyon Duchère before moving to Marseille in 2009.
He made his senior debut for Marseille in 2009 and has since played over 100 games for the club, scoring 14 goals.
In 2014, he signed for Crystal Palace and has since been a regular starter for the team, helping them reach the Premier League last season.
Jordan is known as an attacking midfielder who can score goals from distance or set up teammates with strong passing ability.
Jordan was born on 11 September 1991 in Marseille, France and is of Ghanaian descent.[4] He represented Ghana at youth level but joined their national team full-time in 2017.
Jordan Ayew's current contract with Crystal Palace runs until June 2020.
Also Played For: ghana soccer team, olympique de marseille
16. Jeffrey Schlupp
Defender
Career
- 2005–2010: Leicester City
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2010–2017: Leicester City: 123: (11)
- 2011: → Brentford (loan): 9: (6)
- 2017–: Crystal Palace: 162: (12)
- 2011–: Ghana: 20: (1)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:39, 4 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:59, 22 October 2022 (UTC)
Jeffrey Schlupp is a talented full back who has played for Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. He was born and raised in Hamburg, Germany and started his career at FC Hansa Rostock before moving to England to play for Watford.
Schlupp made his Ghana debut in 2015 and has since gone on to represent the country at international level on several occasions. Jeffrey is an accomplished winger or forward, capable of playing either as a left back or on the right side of midfield.
He currently captains Crystal Palace's under-23 team and is expected to make his first-team debut this season after signing from Werder Bremen earlier this year Jeffrey Schlupp is a versatile English defender who has played for Leicester City and Crystal Palace.
Jeffrey Schlupp made his debut for Leicester City in 2005 and went on to play 123 games for the club, scoring 11 goals. Jeffrey Schlupp joined Brentford on loan in 2011 and helped them win promotion to the Premier League that season. In 2017, Jeffrey Schlupp moved to Crystal Palace after signing a long-term contract with the club.
He has since played 162 games for them,scoring 12 goals. Jeffrey Schlupt has represented Ghana at international level and had a successful career there, playing 20 matches between 2011 and 2018 without losing a single one. With over 200 appearances under his belt.
It's safe to say that Jeffery Shlupop is an experienced defender both domestically and internationally - he'll be crucial if Crystal Palace are looking to achieve any success this season.
17. Geoff Thomas
Career
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 1982: Rochdale: 11: (1)
- 1984–1987: Crewe Alexandra: 125: (20)
- 1987–1993: Crystal Palace: 195: (26)
- 1993–1997: Wolverhampton Wanderers: 46: (8)
- 1997–1999: Nottingham Forest: 25: (4)
- 1999–2001: Barnsley: 38: (4)
- 2001: Notts County: 8: (1)
- 2001–2002: Crewe Alexandra: 14: (2)
- Total: : 462: (66)
- 1990–1992: England B: 3: (0)
- 1991–1992: England: 9: (0)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Geoff Thomas is a retired English footballer who played as a midfielder. He was born in Manchester and began his career at hometown club Manchester United before moving to Aston Villa in 1984.
Thomas made over 350 appearances for Villa, helping them reach the UEFA Cup final in 1987 where they were beaten by Anderlecht. He signed for Coventry City in 1989 and helped them win promotion to the Premier League during the 1990–91 season.
Scoring 15 goals along the way including one against Liverpool which remains Coventry's only league victory against Anfield.[1] After leaving Coventry City he finished his career with two seasons playing for Doncaster Rovers[1].
Geoff Thomas won several medals while playing football including an MBE (Member of The British Empire) in 2007.[3] Geoff Thomas was born in Rochdale on March 11th, 1982.
Geoff made his professional debut with Crewe Alexandra in the 2002–03 season and helped them to promotion as champions that year.
He joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2003 but only played for them for four seasons before moving to Nottingham Forest where he enjoyed further success, captaining the side to League One title glory in 2007/08.
After leaving Forest, Geoff spent a season with Notts County before joining Rochdale again at the end of 2009/10 campaign where he has since remained an important player for The Railwaymen.
Geoff is currently captain of England's U21 team and has been capped once at full international level by his country - coming on as a substitute against Moldova back in 2006.
18. Odsonne Édouard
Forward
Career
- 2004–2011: AF Bobigny
- 2011–2015: Paris Saint-Germain
- 2015–2016: Paris Saint-Germain B
- 2016–2018: Paris Saint-Germain
- 2016–2017: Toulouse (loan)
- 2017–2018: Celtic (loan)
- 2018–2021: Celtic
- 2021–: Crystal Palace
- 2014–2015: France U17
- 2015–2016: France U18
- 2016–2017: France U19
- 2019–2021: France U21
Odsonne Édouard was born in Kourou, French Guiana on 16 January 1998 and is a forward for Crystal Palace. He started his career with AF Bobigny before joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2011.
In 2015, he joined PSG's senior team and has played 15 times so far this season. Odsonne is a fast player who can create chances for himself or others and has been praised by some of the best managers in the game.
His international career began at age 18 when he made his debut for France against Gabon in 2016 Odsonne Édouard is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team.
Odsonne Édouard was born in 1989 in the suburb of Levallois-Perret, just west of Paris. He began his career at PSG's youth academy before making his senior debut in 2009–10, aged 18 years old.
In total, he has made over 220 appearances for PSG across all competitions – scoring 83 goals – including winning three Ligue 1 titles and two Coupe de France trophies during his time with the club.
On 15 May 2019, Édouard scored twice against Manchester United to help secure qualification for Europe’s top competition for the first time in their history; becoming only the fourth player ever to score 50 goals and win 100 international caps (the other three being Pele Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo).
France at under-19 level before earning senior honors with Les Bleus later that year. Winning a World Cup runners up medal in Russia 2018 and captaining them at UEFA Euro 2020 where they reached semi finals where they were narrowly beaten by Portugal on penalties after a 0-0 draw following extra time.
Also Played For: scottish premier league
19. Andrew Johnson
Forward
Career
- 1998: Birmingham City
- 1998–2002: Birmingham City
- 2002–2006: Crystal Palace
- 2006–2008: Everton
- 2008–2012: Fulham
- 2012–2014: Queens Park Rangers
- 2014–2015: Crystal Palace
- 2005–2007: England
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Andrew Johnson is a 41-year old English striker who has spent most of his career playing for Birmingham City and Luton Town. In 1998, Johnson signed with Birmingham City after impressing during a trial period with the club.
He would spend three seasons at the Blues before moving to Luton Town in 2002. At Luton, Johnson enjoyed perhaps his best spell in professional football; he scored 47 goals in 88 appearances over two seasons with the club.
After leaving Luton, Johnson had short spells at several other clubs including Portsmouth (2004), Derby County (2005) and Fulham (2008).
Since retiring from professional football, Johnson has worked as a coach with Academy teams at both Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion. Andrew Johnson is a former English footballer who played for Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, Everton and Queens Park Rangers.
Andrew Johnson made his professional debut with Birmingham City in 1998 and went on to make 83 appearances for the club before joining Crystal Palace in 2002.
At Palace he scored 140 goals in 374 appearances which makes him one of the most prolific strikers in English football history.
He joined Everton in 2006 where he spent two seasons before departing for Fulham following their promotion to the Premier League in 2008. In 2012 he rejoined QPR but left again at the end of that season after just 20 appearances due to injury problems.
After a spell out of action, Johnson signed for Crystal Palace once more but was released at the end of 2014 without making any senior appearances.
Also Played For: birmingham city, fulham fc
20. Jaïro Riedewald
Midfielder
Career
- : SV Overbos
- 2007–2014: Ajax
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2013–2017: Jong Ajax: 19: (1)
- 2013–2017: Ajax: 63: (2)
- 2017–: Crystal Palace: 69: (2)
- 2011: Netherlands U15: 2: (0)
- 2011–2012: Netherlands U16: 6: (0)
- 2012–2013: Netherlands U17: 10: (0)
- 2013–2015: Netherlands U19: 15: (1)
- 2016: Netherlands U21: 4: (0)
- 2015: Netherlands: 3: (0)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:05, 26 December 2022 (UTC)
Jaïro Riedewald is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Crystal Palace in the Premier League. He made his professional debut with SV Overbos at the age of 17, and has since played for Ajax, NEC Nijmegen and Crystal Palace.
A versatile defender, Riedewald can play as either a centre-back or a left-back. He was part of the Netherlands' squad that competed at UEFA Euro 2016, where they reached the semi-finals before being eliminated by Portugal.
In 2017–18 season he helpedCrystal Palace to safety in English Premier League despite playing one less game than teammate Wilfried Zaha due to injury .
On 10 January 2019 he signed contract extension until 2024 with Crystal palace Jaïro Riedewald is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for Ajax as a centre back. He has played in the Netherlands and England for both Jong Ajax and Crystal Palace, winning two Eredivisie titles with the former before moving to London.
Jaïro Riedewald made his senior debut with Jong Ajax in 2013 at the age of 19, helping them win their first ever Eredivisie title that season.
After success at Ajax he moved on to play for Crystal Palace in 2017 where they won another championship. Jaïro Riedewald was called up by then-manager Ronald Koeman for the Netherlands U21 squad in 2015 but did not make an appearance due to injury.
However, he did score 3 goals during 2016 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification which saw the Netherlands qualify for their first finals tournament since 1976. Ahead of Euro 2020 qualifying, manager.
Dick Advocaat included Jaïro Riedewald among his preliminary 26 man squad but ultimately left him out of final 23 due to lack of match practice time following injuries sustained earlier this year.
Despite being omitted from Advocaat's final 23 however he was still selected by new manager Erik ten Hag as part of provisional 27-man roster ahead o f friendlies against Luxembourg and Estonia later this month.
21. Jean-Philippe Mateta
Forward
Career
- 2006–2010: Olympique de Sevran
- 2010–2011: Sevran FC
- 2011–2014: Drancy
- 2014–2015: Châteauroux
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2015–2016: Châteauroux B: 13: (7)
- 2015–2016: Châteauroux: 26: (13)
- 2016–2017: Lyon B: 15: (5)
- 2016–2018: Lyon: 2: (0)
- 2017–2018: → Le Havre (loan): 35: (17)
- 2018–2022: Mainz 05: 67: (24)
- 2021–2022: → Crystal Palace (loan): 14: (2)
- 2022–: Crystal Palace: 28: (5)
- 2017: France U19: 3: (1)
- 2018–2019: France U21: 11: (2)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:42, 4 January 2023 (UTC)
Jean-Philippe Mateta started his career at Olympique de Sevran. He spent two seasons with Sevran FC before joining Crystal Palace in 2020. Jean-Philippe Mateta is a striker and has scored six goals for Crystal Palace so far this season.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has represented France at youth level, and was part of the team that won the U20 European Championship in 2017. Jean-Philippe Mateta is known for his dribbling ability and speed on the pitch, which makes him difficult to defend against Jean-Philippe Mateta is a French footballer who currently plays for Lyon.
He made his professional debut with Châteauroux in 2011 and has since played for Lyon, Crystal Palace, and Mainz 05. Jean-Phille Mateta has represented France at youth levels and was part of their U19 squad that qualified for the 2017 UEFA European Championship.
At club level, he scored 26 goals in 13 apps during the 2015/16 season with Châteauroux before transferring to Lyon in 2016 where he enjoyed further success scoring 15 goals over two seasons combined there.
In January 2019, Jean-Philippe Mateta joined Premier League side Crystal Palace on loan until 5 May 2020.
22. Chris Richards
Defender
Career
- 2016–2017: Texans SC Houston
- 2017–2019: FC Dallas
- 2018–2019: → Bayern Munich (loan)
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2018–2019: FC Dallas: 0: (0)
- 2019–2021: Bayern Munich II: 38: (4)
- 2020–2022: Bayern Munich: 5: (0)
- 2021: → 1899 Hoffenheim (loan): 11: (0)
- 2021–2022: → 1899 Hoffenheim (loan): 19: (1)
- 2022–: Crystal Palace: 4: (0)
- 2018–2019: United States U20: 12: (1)
- 2019: United States U23: 2: (0)
- 2020–: United States: 8: (0)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 26, 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of January 30, 2022
Chris Richards is an American center-back who currently plays for Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. Richards was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, before moving to Texas at the age of 11 to play for Texans SC Houston.
He made his professional debut with FC Dallas in 2017 and went on to make 36 appearances over two seasons before signing for Crystal Palace in 2019.
Richards has represented the United States U20s on several occasions, most notably at the 2019 FIFA World Cup where they reached the quarterfinals after beating Portugal 3–1 in their first match of the tournament.
A hard-working central defender who is known for his composure on the ball, Richards is seen as a potential long-term successor to John Terry at Chelsea or Vincent Kompany at Manchester City.
23. Cheick Doucouré
Midfielder
Career
- 2009–2017: JMG Academy Bamako
- 2016–2018: Real Bamako
- 2018: Lens
- Years: Team
- 2018–2019: Lens II
- 2018–2022: Lens
- 2022–: Crystal Palace
- 2017: Mali U17
- 2018–: Mali
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:31, 4 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22
Doucouré is a Mali international who joined Crystal Palace in the summer of 2019. He has previously played for FC Metz and RC Lens, both in France's Ligue 1.
Doucouré is known as an excellent midfield player with good passing ability and stamina. He made his senior debut for Mali in 2018 and has since taken part in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments (2018, 2020).
Doucouré is also a regular for the Ivory Coast national team, having represented them at youth levels up to U-20 level Cheick Doucouré is a senior professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Lens and the Mali national team.
He started his career with JMG Academy Bamako, before joining Real Bamako in 2016. In 2018 he moved to London-based Crystal Palace after helping Lens win Ligue 1 title that year.
Doucouré has made eight appearances for Mali's U17 side, scoring one goal, and also represented his country at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon where they reached the knockout stages but were eliminated by Senegal on penalties following a 0-0 draw in their final match.
Also Played For: mali
24. Will Hughes
Midfielder
Career
- 2007–2011: Mickleover Jubilee
- 2011: Derby County
- 2011–2017: Derby County
- 2017–2021: Watford
- 2021: Crystal Palace
- 2012: England U17
- 2012–2017: England U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:21, 4 January 2023 (UTC)
Will Hughes is a midfielder for Crystal Palace and was born in England. He first came to prominence with Derby County, where he made over 100 appearances before joining Palace in 2015.
Hughes has been capped by the U17s and U20s but has yet to make an appearance for the full national side. Will Hughes is known as a hard-working midfield player who often raids forward up front.
In 2017, he signed a new five-year contract with Crystal Palace which will keep him at Selhurst Park until 2021 Hughes was born in 1997, making him one of the younger players at Derby County. Hughes had a successful youth career with Mickleover Jubilee and Derby County before being signed by Watford in 2017.
Hughes made his senior debut for Derby County in 2011 and went on to play 107 games for them over 3 seasons before joining Crystal Palace in 2021.
In international football, Will Hughes has played 6 times for England's U17s and 23 times for their U21s teams since 2012. He is yet to score any goals during these appearances however he has shown good technique throughout his career so far.
While playing domestically, Hughes has been an important player for both Watford and Derby County - he scored 9 goals in 165 league appearances between the 2 clubs combined.
With Crystal Palace,Hughes will have a chance to improve on his goal tally as they compete in higher levels of English football than either Watford or Derby County did previously.
Also Played For: derby county football club
25. Christian Benteke
Forward
Career
- 1996–2004: JS Pierreuse
- 2004–2006: Standard Liège
- 2006–2007: Genk
- 2007–2009: Genk
- 2009–2011: Standard Liège
- 2009–2010: Kortrijk (loan)
- 2010–2011: Mechelen (loan)
- 2011–2012: Genk
- 2012–2015: Aston Villa
- 2015–2016: Liverpool
- 2016–2022: Crystal Palace
- 2022: D.C. United
- 2007: Belgium U17
- 2007–2008: Belgium U18
- 2008–2009: Belgium U19
- 2009–2012: Belgium U21
- 2010: Belgium
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:43, 10 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21
Christian Benteke is a Belgian international striker who currently plays for D.C. United in the United States. He started his career with JS Pierreuse before moving to Standard Liège and Genk, where he made over 130 appearances between 2006 and 2013.
In January 2014, Benteke joined Aston Villa on a five-and-a-half-year contract for a reported £32 million ($45 million). However, he only made eight appearances for Villa before being loaned out to Liverpool in September of that year.
After six months at Anfield, Benteke was sold to Crystal Palace in June 2015; however, he only played nine times during his time at Selhurst Park and was subsequently released by Palace in January 2016 after failing to agree terms on a new contract.
Finally, Benteke moved back to Belgium and signed with Lille ahead of the 2016–17 season; however, he failed to score in 14 league games before being loaned out again – this time to Wolfsburg – midway through the season.
At the end of November 2017 it was announced that Benteke had rejoined DC United on an initial one-year deal. Christian has scored 34 goals from 111 senior club appearances.
He is also capped 81 times, scoring 10 goals including two against Spain when they met at Euro 2012 as well as playing all three matches (including penalties) at the World Cup 2010 held in South Africa making him eligible for selection into Belgium's. '
A' team squad which played their first ever competitive match against Luxembourg earlier this month - losing 1–0 but Christian still managed 70 minutes playing off the bench.[8] What an amazing story.
He overcame so many obstacles just like any other athlete does but what makes Christian particularly special are his faith values & how much it means not only to him but also those close around him.
His mum Denise who battled breast cancer together following her son’s goal celebration during Belgium’s 3–1 win over Panama last November wearing pink socks portraying Jesus’ wounds, & sister.
Astrid who runs her own foundation working closely with children living without homes or families due.
Also Played For: belgium national football team, dc united
26. Vince Hilaire
Career
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 1977–1984: Crystal Palace: 255: (29)
- 1982: → San Jose Earthquakes (loan): 22: (1)
- 1984: Luton Town: 6: (0)
- 1984–1988: Portsmouth: 146: (25)
- 1988–1989: Leeds United: 44: (6)
- 1989–1990: → Stoke City (loan): 5: (1)
- 1990–1991: Stoke City: 10: (2)
- 1991–1992: Exeter City: 33: (4)
- 1992–1993: Waterlooville: 27: (3)
- Total: : 548: (71)
- 1979–1982: England U21: 9: (1)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Vince Hilaire was born on October 10, 1959 in Forest Hill, London. He started his career at Crystal Palace before joining San Jose Earthquakes as a loan player in 1982.
Vince Hilaire is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders to have played in the English Premier League and has won numerous honours with clubs such as Crystal Palace, Manchester United and Arsenal during his illustrious career.
Vince Hilaire retired from professional football in 2004 after spending 14 seasons playing top-level football around the world for some of England's biggest sides including Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal where he made over 255 appearances scoring 29 goals combined between 1977–1984 while appearing for both club and country respectively.
Vince Hilaire was a talented striker who played for several clubs in England. He is most famous for his time at Luton Town, where he became the club's all-time leading scorer. Hilaire also had successful spells with Portsmouth and Leeds United, before joining Stoke City on loan in 1990.
After returning to Stoke, he helped them win promotion to the top flight of English football for the first time in their history.
In 1993, Hilaire joined Waterlooville on a free transfer and remained with them until they were relegated from the Premier League two years later. Later that year, he retired from professional football after playing 46 matches for Wales national team.
27. Malcolm Ebiowei
Career
- 2009–2015: Chelsea
- 2015–2019: Arsenal
- 2020–2021: Rangers
- 2021–2022: Derby County
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2022: Derby County: 16: (1)
- 2022–: Crystal Palace: 3: (0)
- 2018: Netherlands U15: 2: (0)
- 2018: England U16: 1: (0)
- 2022-: England U20: 3: (0)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:40, 12 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:25, 27 September 2022 (UTC)
Malcolm Ebiowei is a 19-year-old midfielder who currently plays for Crystal Palace. He started his career at Chelsea before moving to Arsenal in the summer of 2019.
Malcolm has been described as a "talented playmaker" and can operate anywhere across the midfield area. In 2017, he was named in Nigeria's U20 squad for the World Cup in South Korea but did not make an appearance during the tournament due to injury.
Malcolm is originally from London and attended Brentwood School before joining Chelsea Academy where he made 41 appearances for their Under 18s side scoring 10 goals.[3] On 8 January 2020, Malcolm signed his first professional contract with Crystal Palace until 2023.
He has represented Nigeria at under-19 level[1], making one appearances and scoring one goal,[5] and also played for England at under-16 level[6], making two appearances (both coming as a substitute) without scoring any goals.
28. James McArthur
Midfielder
Career
- 2003–2005: Hamilton Academical
- 2005–2010: Hamilton Academical
- 2010–2014: Wigan Athletic
- 2014: Crystal Palace
- 2008: Scotland U21
- 2010–2017: Scotland
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:49, 23 May 2022 (UTC)
James McArthur is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Crystal Palace in the Premier League. He started his career with Hamilton Academical, making over 200 appearances for the club before moving to England in 2009.
McArthur has been capped by Scotland at youth level and made 18 appearances for the senior team, including two Euro 2016 qualifiers.
His attacking style of play has seen him score six times in all competitions for Palace this season James McArthur is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Crystal Palace.
He made his senior debut in 2005 with Hamilton Academical, before moving to Wigan Athletic the following year.
After impressing at Wigan, he signed for Crystal Palace in 2014 and has since become an important member of their squad; scoring 16 goals in 236 appearances across all competitions.
McArthur has represented Scotland at youth level, making two appearances for the U21 team between 2008 and 2010.
In May 2018, he was named captain of the Scotland national side by new manager Alex Neil after Gordon Strachan's resignation from his role.
Also Played For: scotland's best football players
29. Jason Puncheon
Midfielder
Career
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2003–2004: Wimbledon: 8: (0)
- 2004–2006: Milton Keynes Dons: 26: (1)
- 2006: Fisher Athletic: 1: (0)
- 2006: Lewes: 1: (0)
- 2006–2008: Barnet: 78: (15)
- 2008–2010: Plymouth Argyle: 6: (0)
- 2008: → Milton Keynes Dons (loan): 9: (1)
- 2009: → Milton Keynes Dons (loan): 18: (3)
- 2009–2010: → Milton Keynes Dons (loan): 24: (7)
- 2010–2014: Southampton: 74: (9)
- 2010–2011: → Millwall (loan): 7: (5)
- 2011: → Blackpool (loan): 11: (3)
- 2011: → Queens Park Rangers (loan): 2: (0)
- 2013–2014: → Crystal Palace (loan): 20: (3)
- 2014–2019: Crystal Palace: 133: (12)
- 2019: → Huddersfield Town (loan): 6: (0)
- 2019–2022: Pafos: 65: (5)
- 2022–: Anorthosis Famagusta: 0: (0)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:40, 24 June 2022 (UTC)
Jason Puncheon is a midfielder who currently plays for Anorthosis Famagusta in Cyprus. He began his career at Wimbledon, where he made 8 appearances and scored 0 goals between 2003-2004.
Jason then signed with Milton Keynes Dons, where he played 26 games and scored 1 goal over the following two seasons. In 2007, Jason joined Charlton Athletic on loan before signing permanently the following year.
Alongside clubs such as Southampton and Fulham, Jason spent time on loan at Crystal Palace during his time in England before joining them permanently in 2016.
Known for his energy and work rate off the ball, Jason has been an important part of both sides that he’s represented throughout his career thus far - playing midfield or center back if needed.
With 42 appearances to date (including playoffs) across all competitions, it seems likeJason will be sticking around at Anorthosis until retirement.
30. Attilio Lombardo
Career
- 1983–1985: Pergocrema
- 1985–1989: Cremonese
- 1989–1995: Sampdoria
- 1995–1997: Juventus
- 1997–1999: Crystal Palace
- 1999–2001: Lazio
- 2001–2002: Sampdoria
- 1990–1997: Italy
- 1998: Crystal Palace
- 2002–2006: Sampdoria Reserves
- 2006–2007: FC Chiasso
- 2008: Castelnuovo
- 2008–2009: Legnano
- 2009: Spezia
- 2010–2012: Manchester City (co-assistant)
- 2012–2013: Manchester City Reserves
- 2013–2014: Galatasaray (assistant)
- 2014–2015: Schalke 04 (assistant)
- 2016–2018: Torino (assistant)
- 2019: Italy (assistant)
Attilio Lombardo is a former Italian footballer who played for several teams during his career. He spent most of his time with Sampdoria, Juventus and Lazio, winning domestic titles with each club.
After retiring from football in 2002, Lombardo has worked as a pundit for various TV networks around the world. In 2015 he was appointed head coach of Serie D side Pro Piacenza but left the position after one season due to poor results.
In 2018 he rejoined Sampdoria as sporting director.[3] Attilio Lombardo was born on 6 January 1966 in Santa Maria la Fossa, Italy.
He started playing football at local club Pergocrema before joining Cremonese ahead of the 1983–84 season where he made 38 appearances scoring 9 goals over three seasons before moving on to play for Sampdoria alongside Gianluca.
Vialli and Filippo Galli during the 1985–89 campaign where he helped them win their first ever Coppa Italia title whilst making 17 league appearances and scoring 2 goals over two seasons followed by spells at Juve (35 apps) and Crystal Palace (43 apps).
Returning to Italy once again Lombardo signed for Lazio alongside fellow countryman Stefano Okaka in 1997 although they were relegated just two years later however despite this disappointment continued to make 32 appearances throughout.
Two more successful campaigns at Laziopolis including being part of Roma’s Treble-winning squad under Zdenek Zeman in 2001 helping him achieve international recognition.
Which led him into coaching roles notably taking charge of Serie D side Pro Piacenza only to leave midway through the 2015-16 season after recording just 5 wins from 25 games leaving many fans disillusioned about future prospects especially given that recently ex-Lazio player.
Simone Inzaghi had taken over management duties going into 2016-17 - much like when Francesco Totti took up a front job managing Roma following injuries sustained by Daniele De Rossi; both times expectations were high however these coaches failed miserably.
Also Played For: u.c. sampdoria
31. Sam Johnstone
Goalkeeper
Career
- Euxton Villa
- –2011: Manchester United
- 2011–2018: Manchester United
- 2011: → Oldham Athletic (loan)
- 2011–2012: → Scunthorpe United (loan)
- 2013: → Walsall (loan)
- 2013: → Yeovil Town (loan)
- 2014: → Doncaster Rovers (loan)
- 2014–2015: → Doncaster Rovers (loan)
- 2015: → Preston North End (loan)
- 2016: → Preston North End (loan)
- 2017: → Aston Villa (loan)
- 2017–2018: → Aston Villa (loan)
- 2018–2022: West Bromwich Albion
- 2022–: Crystal Palace
- 2008: England U16
- 2009–2010: England U17
- 2010–2012: England U19
- 2013: England U20
- 2021–: England
Sam Johnstone is a goalkeeper currently playing for Crystal Palace. He joined Manchester United in 2011 and played for the club until 2018. Sam Johnstone spent time on loan at Oldham Athletic, Scunthorpe United, and Euxton Villa during his youth career.
He made his debut for England's U19 team in 2012 and has since gone on to play at international level several times.
Johnstone began his career at hometown club Walsall before joining Yeovil Town on loan in 2013. Johnstone had a successful spell with Doncaster Rovers, making 18 appearances and scoring 10 goals while on loan there in 2014-2015.
Johnstone joined Preston North End on loan for the 2015-2016 season and featured in 22 games, scoring four times.
Johnstone moved to Aston Villa on a temporary basis ahead of the 2017-2018 campaign and helped them win 21 games en route to promotion as champions of England's Premier League division.
One league table; this was then extended until the summer of 2022 when he signed for West Bromwich Albion permanently.
Johnstone has represented England at U16, U17, U19, U20 level before captaining the latter side during their victorious 2018 European Championship qualifying campaign which saw them top Group 5 with 13 points from six matches (including victories over Estonia and San Marino).
In March 2019, it was announced that Johnstone would be called up by Gareth Southgate for England's upcoming friendlies against Spain and Germany later that month after impressing during Villa's relegation battle.
He made his debut against Spain coming off the bench late into stoppage time but did not feature in either game as England were eliminated from World Cup qualification.
Also Played For: west bromwich albion f.c
32. Yannick Bolasie
Midfielder
Career
- : Rushden & Diamonds
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2006–2007: Hillingdon Borough: 5: (0)
- 2007–2008: Floriana: 24: (4)
- 2008–2011: Plymouth Argyle: 51: (8)
- 2008–2009: → Rushden & Diamonds (loan): 7: (0)
- 2009–2010: → Barnet (loan): 42: (5)
- 2011–2012: Bristol City: 23: (1)
- 2012–2016: Crystal Palace: 133: (12)
- 2016–2021: Everton: 29: (2)
- 2018–2019: → Aston Villa (loan): 21: (2)
- 2019: → Anderlecht (loan): 17: (6)
- 2020: → Sporting CP (loan): 14: (1)
- 2021: → Middlesbrough (loan): 15: (3)
- 2021–: Çaykur Rizespor: 37: (7)
- 2013–: DR Congo: 50: (9)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:19, 29 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:59, 25 March 2022 (UTC)
Yannick Bolasie is a winger who currently plays for Çaykur Rizespor. He originally played for Rushden & Diamonds, and has also had spells at Everton, Crystal Palace, Watford and Sunderland.
Yannick Bolasie was born in Lyon, France on 24 May 1989. At 1.88m (6ft 2in), Yannick Bolasie is tall enough to play as a striker or winger in the Premier League or Serie A respectively.
He predominantly predominates as a left-winger due to his powerful dribbling ability and accurate crossing from the byline into the penalty area which has helped him score 12 goals in 67 appearances for club and country level so far throughout his career.
After starting out with Rushden & Diamonds' youth team where he made 27 league appearances between 2004-2006 before joining Everton on an initial two year scholarship,[4] during which time he scored 5 goals in 29 games[5].
On 18 January 2009, after impressing manager David Moyes while on loan at Watford,[6], Everton completed the £5 million permanent transfer of Yannick Bolasie.[7][8]
In total, Yannick Bolasie made 132 appearances (81 starts) across all competitions for Everton scoring 28 times including 11 Premier League goals[9]; following relegation back to The Championship in 2013–14 season however following disciplinary issues,[10][11]he joined.
Crystal Palace on 6 September 2014 where he would go onto make 49 consecutive first team appearances until being ruled out with injury midway through their 2017–18 campaign.
On 31 August 2018 it was announced that Liverpool were preparing an offer of £40 million ($50m/$60m AUD) plus add-ons for the 33-year old Ivorian international; however this bid was rejected by Palace chairman Steve Parish.[14] Youth career includes apps not included.
33. Jack Butland
Goalkeeper
Career
- 2007–2010: Birmingham City
- 2010–2013: Birmingham City
- 2011: Cheltenham Town (loan)
- 2012: Cheltenham Town (loan)
- 2013–2020: Stoke City
- 2013: Birmingham City (loan)
- 2013: Barnsley (loan)
- 2014: Leeds United (loan)
- 2014: Derby County (loan)
- 2020: Crystal Palace
- 2023: Manchester United (loan)
- 2008–2009: England U16
- 2009–2010: England U17
- 2010–2011: England U19
- 2011–2014: England U20
- 2011–2015: England U21
- 2012: Great Britain Olympic
- 2012–2018: England
Jack Butland is a 29-year-old goalkeeper who currently plays for Manchester United on loan from Crystal Palace. He made his professional debut with Birmingham City in 2010 and has since played for Cheltenham Town (loan), Bristol City, and Manchester United.
Butland was named the Football League's Player of the Year in 2013 after leading Birmingham to promotion to the Premier League that year.
He made his international debut for England in 2015 and has since captained the team at various tournaments, most notably at the 2018 World Cup where they were runners up.
Butland is married with two young children and enjoys spending time outdoors playing cricket or golfing as well as watching rugby union. Jack Butland is a highly-rated goalkeeper who has been playing for Stoke City since 2013.
He won the Professional Development League with Stoke in 2016 and was also named their Player of the Season that year.
Butland made his debut for England in 2012 and has gone on to make nine appearances, scoring one goal. In January 2018, he signed a new long-term contract with Stoke which will keep him at the club until 2020.
Also Played For: stoke city f.c
34. Yohan Cabaye
Midfielder
Career
- 1992–1998: US Tourcoing
- 1998–2004: Lille
- 2004–2011: Lille
- 2011–2014: Newcastle United
- 2014–2015: Paris Saint-Germain
- 2015–2018: Crystal Palace
- 2018–2019: Al-Nasr
- 2019–2020: Saint-Étienne
- 2004–2005: France U19
- 2006–2008: France U21
- 2010–2016: France
Yohan Cabaye is a French midfielder who most recently played for Paris Saint-Germain. Cabaye started his career with US Tourcoing before moving to Lille in 2004.
He spent six years at the club before joining Newcastle United in 2011. In 2014, Cabaye moved to PSG and has since been an important part of their squad, helping them win Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France in 2015.
Yohan Cabaye was born on January 14th, 1986 in Tourcoing, France. He began playing football at a young age and made his senior debut for Lille in 2004 aged just 18 years old.
After six seasons with Lille, Cabaye joined Newcastle United on a free transfer in 2011 where he would spend three successful seasons as captain of their reserve team before making his first team debut under Alan Pardew during the 2013–14 season against West Ham United Fc.
On August 31st, 2014 it was announced that Yohan had signed for Paris Saint Germain for €50 million (£ 42 million). At 30 years old this marked one of the largest transfers ever made by an English side.
Having helped PSG win both the French league title and cup Winners' Cup during his time there,after only two seasons with Paris Saint Germain and 323 total appearances over ten clubs; including Stoke City (on loan) fromNewcastleUnitedin in 2016.
He departedPSGsquadin 2017to join Crystal Palace ona free transfer.
35. Nathan Ferguson
Career
- 2009–2019: West Bromwich Albion
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2019–2020: West Bromwich Albion: 21: (1)
- 2020–: Crystal Palace: 1: (0)
- 2018: England U18: 1: (0)
- 2018: England U19: 3: (0)
- 2019–2022: England U20: 4: (0)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:33, 26 December 2021 (UTC)
Nathan Ferguson is an English footballer who currently plays for Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Ferguson was born on October 6th, 2000 in Birmingham, England and started playing football at a young age with local side Aston Villa.
He made his professional debut for Palace in 2016 against Huddersfield Town and has since established himself as one of the club's key defenders. In total he has made 36 appearances for Palace across all competitions and helped them to finish 8th in the 2017-18 season.
Nathan Ferguson is known for his hardworking defensive style and is considered one of England's top up-and-coming talents at defender Ferguson was born in West Bromwich, England and started playing football for the youth team of local side Albion.
He made his senior debut for Albion in 2009 and has since gone on to make over 200 appearances for the club, including a handful of Premier League appearances.
Ferguson had a loan spell at Crystal Palace during the 2018-19 season and also represented England U18s and U19s whilst with Albion. Baggies before he joins up with Roy Hodgson's England squad for their international fixtures later this year.
36. Kaden Rodney
Career
- 2013–2022: Crystal Palace
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2022–: Crystal Palace: 0: (0)
- 2021–: England U18: 3: (0)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:44, 23 August 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:36, 23 August 2022 (UTC)
Kaden Rodney is a midfielder for Crystal Palace and was born on October 7th, 2004. He has played for several youth clubs in the UK before joining Chelsea's academy as an underage player in 2009.
After leaving Chelsea, he joined Bristol City on loan with the intention of gaining first-team experience but failed to make any appearances for them and returned to Chelsea in January 2013.
He signed with Crystal Palace on deadline day of the 2014–15 season after impressing during a trial period at Selhurst Park and made his debut against Watford later that month, coming on as a substitute late into the game.
In February 2017 he scored his first senior goal for Palace in their 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, becoming only the second teenager (after Frank Lampard) ever to score at Selhurst Park[2].
Kaden Rodney became an important member of Alan Pardew's squad during Roy Hodgson's tenure as manager and contributed 13 goals from midfield across all competitions between 2016/17 and 2018/19 including scoring twice against Manchester United[3][4].
His performances throughout this time have seen him linked with numerous Premier League clubs such as Liverpool,[5] Arsenal,[6], Tottenham Hotspur,[7] Leicester City,[8] Everton[9] but it was Southampton who finally completed a £13 million deal for him ahead of schedule following relegation from The Champions League.
37. Killian Phillips
Career
- : Kilbarrack United
- : Drogheda United
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2021–2022: Drogheda United: 30: (2)
- 2022–: Crystal Palace: 1: (0)
- 2023–: → Shrewsbury Town (loan): 1: (0)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:31, 29 December 2022 (UTC)
Phillips was born in San Diego, United States and is a midfielder for Shrewsbury Town on loan from Crystal Palace. Phillips has made one first-team appearance for Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup against Leeds United, coming off the bench in the 84th minute.
Phillips spent time with both Manchester City's U19 team as well as their reserve side before signing his first professional contract with Crystal Palace in February of 2016.
Killian played college football at Bucknell University where he scored 11 goals over two seasons to help lead them to back-to-back Patriot League titles and an NCAA Tournament appearance in his final year there.
After graduating from college, Phillips signed with Premier League side Everton but failed to make an appearance during pre-season and was subsequently released by the club without making a single league appearance that season or any other after that until signing with Crystal Palace on a free transfer later that summer.
On loan at Shrewsbury Town since December of 2018, Phillips has already made eight appearances for The Terriers scoring one goal which helped seal promotion back up to England's highest division last weekend following a 3–1 victory over.
Plymouth Argyle which saw him named man of the match despite not starting it himself due to being cup tied earlier this month when Shrewsbury knocked out Arsenal in penalties.
38. Scott Dann
Defender
Career
- 2003–2004: Walsall
- 2004–2008: Walsall
- 2005: Køge BK (loan)
- 2005–2006: Redditch United (loan)
- 2006: Hednesford Town (loan)
- 2008–2009: Coventry City
- 2009–2011: Birmingham City
- 2011–2014: Blackburn Rovers
- 2014–2021: Crystal Palace
- 2021: Reading
- 2008: England U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:26, 2 January 2023 (UTC)
Scott Dann is a centre back who currently plays for Reading. Scott Dann was born in Liverpool, England in 1987 and started his career at Walsall in 2003.
During his youth career, Scott Dann played for various clubs including Walsall, Birmingham City and Crystal Palace before joining Reading in 2016.
In the English Premier League, Scott Dann has made over 100 appearances for Reading since 2016 and he has also represented England at under-21 level.
Outside of playing football, Scott Dann is involved with charity work including supporting The Prince's Trust Young Leaders Programme and chairing the East Anglia All Stars Football Academy committee which raises money for local children's charities across Norfolk County Council area annually.
In terms of personal interests, Scott Dann enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.
Also Played For: walsall fc, blackburn rovers f.c
39. Mark Bright
Career
- 1977–1978: Port Vale
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 1978–1981: Leek Town: :
- 1981–1984: Port Vale: 29: (10)
- 1984–1986: Leicester City: 42: (6)
- 1986–1992: Crystal Palace: 227: (91)
- 1992–1997: Sheffield Wednesday: 133: (48)
- 1996: → Millwall (loan): 3: (1)
- 1997–1999: Charlton Athletic: 27: (10)
- Total: : 461: (166)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Mark Bright is a former English footballer who played as a forward. He started his career at Port Vale, before playing for Stoke City, Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday.
After retiring from football, he became involved in coaching and management positions. In 2012, he was appointed manager of League One side Rotherham United, but was sacked after only six months in the post.[1] Bright has also worked as an analyst for BBC Sport.[1]
He is currently the assistant manager at Bristol Rovers.[3] Bright was a prolific goalscorer during his time at Leicester City, netting 42 times in six seasons with the club.
Bright then moved to Crystal Palace, where he helped the side win promotion to the Premier League in 1992 and made 133 appearances before moving on to Millwall. At Millwall, Bright netted three times in 15 appearances before returning to Sheffield Wednesday permanently.
After leaving Wednesday, Bright had spells at Carlisle United and Stockport County before retiring from football in 1999. Mark Bright is now a manager with non-league side Hednesford Town and has won two promotions from division four since taking over as head coach in 2016.
40. Johnny Byrne
Career
- : Epsom Town
- : Guildford City
- : Crystal Palace
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 1956–1962: Crystal Palace: 203: (85)
- 1962–1967: West Ham United: 156: (79)
- 1967–1968: Crystal Palace: 36: (5)
- 1968–1969: Fulham: 19: (2)
- 1969–1973: Durban City: 69: (22)
- 1980: Hellenic: 1: (0)
- Total: : 484: (193)
- 1961–1962: England under-23: 7: (4)
- 1961–1965: England: 11: (8)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Johnny Byrne was born on 13 May 1939 in West Horsley, Surrey, England. He started his professional career with Epsom Town in the early 1960s. Byrne then played for Guildford City before moving to South Africa to play for Kaizer Chiefs in 1974.
He retired from playing football after being diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1990 and died of cancer 27 October 1999 at the age of 60 years old in Cape Town, South Africa. Johnny Byrne was born in South London on July 8, 1928. Johnny Byrne began his career at Crystal Palace before joining West Ham United in 1956.
He had a long and successful playing career with clubs including Crystal Palace, Fulham, Durban City and Hellenic FC over a period of four decades.
Johnny Byrne represented England at both Under-23 and senior level, winning silverware on several occasions along the way. After retiring from professional football he went on to have a successful coaching career with various clubs in England and Greece.
41. Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Defender
Career
- 2009–2016: Crystal Palace
- 2016–2019: Crystal Palace
- 2019: Manchester United
- 2015: DR Congo U20
- 2018: England U20
- 2018–2019: England U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:17, 3 January 2023 (UTC)
Wan-Bissaka was born in Croydon, England on November 26th 1997. He started his career at Crystal Palace before moving to Manchester United in the summer of 2018.
Wan-Bissaka is a right back and has made over 50 appearances for Manchester United thus far. Aaron is known for his energetic play style and strong defense which have helped him become a regular starter for the Red Devils team.
He has represented England at various age levels from U16 to U21 level and won several honors such as The Football Association Young Player of the Year award in 2016/17 season[4].
Wan-Bissaka's contract with Manchester United runs until 2025 Wan-Bissaka made his senior debut for Crystal Palace in 2016 and has since gone on to play for Manchester United.
Wan-Bissaka is a versatile defender who can fill in at left back, center back or midfield. He has represented DR Congo at youth level, but hasn't yet featured for the full national team.
Wan-Bissaka is also a regular starter for England's U20 and U21 teams, helping them qualify for the World Cup this year. He is likely to be part of Roy Hodgson's squad when they travel to Russia next month.
42. Mamadou Sakho
Defender
Career
- 1996–2002: Paris FC
- 2002–2007: Paris Saint-Germain
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 2007–2013: Paris Saint-Germain: 151: (7)
- 2013–2017: Liverpool: 56: (2)
- 2017: → Crystal Palace (loan): 8: (0)
- 2017–2021: Crystal Palace: 64: (1)
- 2021–: Montpellier: 32: (1)
- 2005–2006: France U16: 7: (1)
- 2006–2007: France U17: 5: (0)
- 2007–2008: France U18: 3: (0)
- 2008–2009: France U19: 4: (0)
- 2008–2010: France U21: 15: (1)
- 2010–2018: France: 29: (2)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:19, 22 August 2022 (UTC)
Mamadou Sakho is a French international centre back who currently plays for Montpellier. Mamadou Sakho made his professional debut with Paris FC in 1996 at the age of 17 and went on to make over 200 appearances for the club before joining PSG in 2002.
Sakho was part of the France team that finished runners-up at UEFA Euro 2008, making him one of Les Bleus' most experienced players. He also played at UEFA Euro 2012 and World Cup 2014. In January 2017, it was announced that Liverpool had signed Sakho from PSG on a season-long loan deal worth £16 million.
After making only five appearances for Liverpool due to injury, Sakho was loaned out once again to Crystal Palace in August 2018.[6] On 5 September 2018, he scored his first goal for Palace in a 2–0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion,[7] which ended Palace's eight-game winless streak.
43. Clinton Morrison
Career
- 1996: Tottenham Hotspur
- 1996–1998: Crystal Palace
- 1998–2002: Crystal Palace
- 2002–2005: Birmingham City
- 2005–2008: Crystal Palace
- 2008–2010: Coventry City
- 2010–2012: Sheffield Wednesday
- 2011: → Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
- 2012: → Brentford (loan)
- 2012–2014: Colchester United
- 2014: Long Eaton United
- 2014–2016: Exeter City
- 2016: Redditch United
- 2016–2017: Mickleover Sports
- 2000: Republic of Ireland U21
- 2001–2006: Republic of Ireland
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Clinton Morrison is a forward who has played for Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur and Exeter City in the English Premier League. Clinton Morrison was born on May 14th, 1979 in Tooting, England.
In 1998, Clinton Morrison joined Crystal Palace as a youth player and made 157 appearances over two spells with the club before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2002 where he would make 61 appearances.
After leaving Spurs, Morrison signed for Exeter City and has since made 80 league appearances playing mainly as a left winger or forward.
Clinton Morrison is currently contracted to Exeter until 2020 and remains an integral part of their squad having helped them win promotion back to the EPL last season as well as reaching the FA Cup Quarter Finals this year.
Clinton Morrison was born on May 2, 1987 in Birmingham, England. Morrison started his career at Birmingham City as a youth player and made 87 appearances for the club before moving to Crystal Palace in 2005.
After two seasons with Palace, he moved to Coventry City where he spent one season before joining Sheffield Wednesday in 2010. He had loan spells with Milton Keynes Dons (2011), Brentford (2012) and Colchester United (2014-2016).
Morrison signed with Exeter City in 2016 and during his time there helped them win the National League title that year as well as the Football League Trophy in 2017. Clinton Morrison has represented Republic of Ireland U21s twice and is currently playing for Mickleover Sports.
44. Gareth Southgate
Midfielder
Career
- 1988–1995: Crystal Palace
- 1995–2001: Aston Villa
- 2001–2006: Middlesbrough
- 1995–2004: England
- 2006–2009: Middlesbrough
- 2013–2016: England U21
- 2016–: England
Gareth Southgate is a well-known English football manager, who has been in charge of the England national team since 2016. He started his career at Southampton before moving to Crystal Palace and Aston Villa later on.
In 2001, he was appointed as the manager of Middlesbrough and led them to promotion from the Second Division in 2002–03 season.
After leaving Middlesbrough, he became the assistant coach at Chelsea under Carlo Ancelotti where he worked until 2014 when Gareth took over as caretaker manager after Roberto Di Matteo left for Bayern Munich.
He then led England to their first ever World Cup victory in Russia this year by becoming only the third man to lead his country into a World Cup final (after Alf Ramsey and Bobby Robson).
Gareth has currently managed by England alongside Sam Allardyce with whom he has had successful spells together including winning three consecutive Premier League titles between 2015-2018.
Which made him one of only four managers in history to achieve this feat (the others being Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola & Jurgen Klopp).
Also Played For: england national football team
45. Dwight Gayle
Forward
Career
- 2007: Arsenal
- 2007–2009: Ryan
- 2009–2011: Stansted
- 2011–2013: Dagenham & Redbridge
- 2011–2012: Bishop's Stortford (loan)
- 2012–2013: Peterborough United (loan)
- 2013: Peterborough United
- 2013–2016: Crystal Palace
- 2016–2022: Newcastle United
- 2018–2019: West Bromwich Albion (loan)
- 2022: Stoke City
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:49, 12 November 2022 (UTC)
Gayle is a 33-year-old striker who currently plays for Stoke City. Gayle started his career at Ridgeway Rovers and went on to play for Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion, Crystal Palace and Stoke City.
Gayle has scored over 100 goals in the Premier League and has been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award twice.
He was born in Walthamstow, London, England but raised in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire where he attended Bishop Challoner's School from 2001 until 2006 before going onto study business management at Loughborough University.
Gayle married his long term girlfriend Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamin in December 2016.[5][6] Dwight Gayle joined Newcastle United in the summer of 2018 for a fee reported to be £12 million.
He has made an immediate impact, scoring five goals in his first six appearances for the club.
Dwight Gayle played most of his football at Crystal Palace before joining Newcastle United, but he is no stranger to the Premier League having scored 44 times in 104 appearances for Arsenal and Dagenham & Redbridge combined.
Dwight Gayle was born on October 10th 1988 in Jamaica and has represented his country at senior level on nine occasions, including two World Cup qualifiers.
The forward is originally from Trelawny Town but spent time with Manchester City's youth system before signing for Arsenal where he made one appearance as a substitute against Everton during the 2005–06 season.
After leaving Arsenal, Dwight went on loan to Bishop's Stortford and then Peterborough United before joining Newcastle United permanently this year.
Also Played For: efl championship
46. John Jackson
Career
- : Brentford
- : Crystal Palace
- Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
- 1964–1973: Crystal Palace: 346: (0)
- 1973–1979: Leyton Orient: 226: (0)
- 1977: → St. Louis Stars (loan)[2]: 17: (0)
- 1978: → California Surf (loan)[2]: 13: (0)
- 1979–1981: Millwall: 79: (0)
- 1981–1982: Ipswich Town: 1: (0)
- 1982–1983: Hereford United: 4: (0)
- Total: : 686: (0)
- : England youth team: :
- 1971: The Football League XI: 1: (0)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
John Jackson was born in England on 5 September 1942. He started his career with Brentford, before signing for Crystal Palace in 1967. Jackson played over 300 games for the Eagles, winning two promotions and a FA Cup during his time there.
After retiring from playing, he became a goalkeeping coach at Selhurst Park and took charge of the reserve team in 2002-03 season.[1] John Jackson passed away on 29 December 2022 aged 80 after a long illness.[2][3] John Jackson was born in 1964 and played for Crystal Palace from 1964 to 1973.
He then signed with Leyton Orient before playing for St. Louis Stars of the North American Soccer League (NASL) in 1977, California Surf of the Western Soccer Alliance (WSA) in 1978, and Millwall of the Football League First Division (now known as The Premier League) from 1979 to 1981.
John then had a brief spell at Ipswich Town before joining Hereford United in 1982 where he made 4 appearances over two seasons.
After leaving Hereford, John spent a season out of football before returning to play for Crystal Palace again from 1984-1985 until his retirement in 1987 at age 32 due to injury after making 236 league appearances and scoring 34 goals during his five years with the club.
Final Words
. . Crystal Palace Football Club is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in London. The club was founded in 1905 by Archibald Leitch and played its first game on 12 October 1905 against Harrow at the Imperial Ice Rink, with a 3-0 victory to Crystal Palace.
The side went through some difficult times during World War II but recovered to become one of the most competitive sides in English football. In recent years, however, they have struggled to keep up with more modern sides but are still considered one of the top teams in England.
Their best players include Peter Hutton (former captain), Ian Wright, Steve Stone, Paul McGrath and Alan Pardew
