51 Stoke City F.c Best Players of All Time

Since its inception in 1863, Stoke City Football Club has been a major part of the Staffordshire and British footballing community.

From their humble beginnings as Stoke Ramblers to their current status as a Championship side, the club have a proud and illustrious history that can be traced all the way back to the 19th century.

They have graced several stadiums over the years, and now proudly call the 30,089 capacity bet365 Stadium home.

Stoke City Football Club is a club steeped in history and tradition, with a passionate fan base that continues to provide a vibrant atmosphere at their matches.

1. Joe Allen

Midfielder

Career

• 1997–2000: Tenby
• 2000–2007: Swansea City
• 2007–2012: Swansea City
• 2008: Wrexham (loan)
• 2012–2016: Liverpool
• 2016–2022: Stoke City
• 2022: Swansea City
• 2005–2006: Wales U17
• 2006–2007: Wales U19
• 2007–2011: Wales U21
• 2009: Wales
• 2012: Great Britain Olympic
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:37, 2 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Joe Allen is a Welsh midfielder who currently plays for Swansea City. Joe Allen started his career with Tenby before joining Swansea City in 2000. Allen has made over 150 appearances for the Swans, scoring 19 goals in the process.

In 2007, he joined Championship side Birmingham City on a season-long loan deal but failed to make an impact and returned to Swansea at the end of the campaign. 

Allen made his Wales debut in November 2016 and scored two goals during UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Belgium and Lithuania respectively.

He was included in Gareth Bale's 23-man squad for Wales' first ever appearance at a World Cup finals when they faced Croatia on 17 June 2018.

Joe Allen has been a key player for Swansea City since joining from Liverpool in 2016. He is known for his passing and ball control, which have helped him become one of the most popular players at the club. 

Allen made his international debut for Wales in 2005 and has since played 74 times, scoring two goals. He was part of the Great Britain Olympic team that competed in Rio de Janeiro earlier this year. 

Joe Allen is likely to leave Swansea City in the next few months as he looks to play more regular football elsewhere.

Also Played For: swansea city a.f.c, wales

2. 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: crystal palace, birmingham city

3. 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

4. Syarhey Shtanyuk

Career

• 1990–1991: Quick 1888
• 1992–1994: Dinamo-93 Minsk
• 1994–1995: Dinamo Minsk
• 1996–2000: Dynamo Moscow
• 2000: Royal Antwerp
• 2001–2003: Stoke City
• 2003–2005: Shinnik Yaroslavl
• 2005–2006: Metalurh Zaporizhya
• 2006–2007: Luch-Energia Vladivostok
• 2008: Rostov
• 2009: Alania Vladikavkaz
• 1992–1995: Belarus U21
• 1995–2007: Belarus
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Syarhey Shtanyuk is a former Belarusian professional footballer who played as a defender. He started his career with SDYuShOR-5 Minsk in 1990, before moving to Dinamo-93 Minsk two years later.

During his time at Dinamo-93 Minsk, he made over 60 appearances and helped the team win promotion to the Russian Premier League in 1994. 

After leaving Dinamo-93 Minsky, Shtanyuk spent two seasons with FC Krylia Sovetov Samara (1996–98), then joined FC Rostov on loan for the 1998–99 season before signing for them permanently that summer.

In 2001, he signed for Arsenal Tula of the Russian First Division but only played six league games before returning to Russia and joining FC Terek Grozny five months later. He retired from football following the 2003 season after playing 51 matches and scoring one goal for FC Rostov.

Syarhey Shtanyuk represented Belarus at international level between 1992 and 2002, making 10 appearances and scoring one goal. Outside of football, he has worked as a police officer since 2004.

Also Played For: belarus national football team, fc dynamo moscow

5. Asmir Begović

Everton F.C.

Career

• 1994–1997: FC Kirchhausen
• 1998–2004: Southwest Sting Edmonton
• 2004–2005: Portsmouth
• 2005–2010: Portsmouth
• 2005: La Louvière (loan)
• 2006: Macclesfield Town (loan)
• 2007: AFC Bournemouth (loan)
• 2008: Yeovil Town (loan)
• 2008: Yeovil Town (loan)
• 2009: Ipswich Town (loan)
• 2010–2015: Stoke City
• 2015–2017: Chelsea
• 2017–2021: AFC Bournemouth
• 2019–2020: Qarabağ (loan)
• 2020: AC Milan (loan)
• 2021: Everton
• 2004–2007: Canada U20
• 2009–2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:28, 18 September 2022 (UTC)

Asmir Begović is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Everton. Asmir Begović was born in Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1987. Asmir Begović played youth football with FC Kirchhausen before moving to Southwest Sting Edmonton in 1998.

In 2004, Asmir Begović signed for Portsmouth where he made over 100 appearances during his time there. After leaving Portsmouth, Asmir Begovic rejoined Southwest Sting Edmonton before joining Everton in 2015. 

Asmir Begović is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Stoke City and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

He started his career at Portsmouth, before moving to La Louvière in Belgium on loan during the 2005–06 season. He then joined Macclesfield Town on loan for the 2006–07 season, before joining AFC Bournemouth permanently in 2007. 

He had a successful spell at Yeovil Town, winning promotion to League One with them in 2008 and 2009 respectively.

After leaving Yeovil, he moved to Stoke City where he has since made over 160 appearances for the club, winning one England Premier League title in 2016-17 along the way. 

In 2017 Begović was signed by Chelsea but failed to make an impact there and was subsequently released after just 19 league appearances. 

Following his release from Chelsea Begović rejoined AFC Bournemouth on a free transfer in January of 2018 where he has remained ever since playing 107 games for them including 43 appearances this season up until now.

Also Played For: ipswich fc, bosnia and herzegovina

6. Ben Pearson

Career

• 2004–2014: Manchester United
• 2014–2016: Manchester United
• 2015–2016: Barnsley (loan)
• 2016–2021: Preston North End
• 2021–: AFC Bournemouth
• 2011: England U16
• 2011: England U17
• 2013: England U18
• 2013: England U19
• 2014: England U20
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:29, 23 August 2022 (UTC)

Ben Pearson is a midfielder who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. Ben Pearson started his career at Manchester United, but was released in 2013. He then joined Preston North End and made over 100 appearances for the club before moving to Bournemouth in 2017.

Ben Pearson has represented England at youth level, including captaining the under-21s side to victory at Euro 2016. Ben Pearson is known for his physicality and ability to win balls off of defenders, which has led him to be called "the bulldog" by teammate Harry Arter.

Pearson was born in Manchester, England and started playing football for local side Bury United. He moved up the ranks at Premier League club Manchester United where he made his senior debut in 2004. 

Pearson played a total of 158 games for Preston North End before joining AFC Bournield on loan in August 2021.

Pearson has represented England at various levels, most notably at U16, U17 and U20 level where he won two caps to date.

Also Played For: a.f.c. bournemouth

7. Liam Lawrence

Midfielder

Career

• 1988–1991: Retford United
• 1991–1996: Nottingham Forest
• 1996–1999: Mansfield Town
• 1999–2004: Mansfield Town
• 2004–2007: Sunderland
• 2006–2007: Stoke City (loan)
• 2007–2011: Stoke City
• 2010–2011: Portsmouth (loan)
• 2011–2012: Portsmouth
• 2012: Cardiff City (loan)
• 2012–2014: PAOK
• 2014: Barnsley
• 2014–2016: Shrewsbury Town
• 2016–2017: Bristol Rovers
• 2017: Rushall Olympic
• 2009–2011: Republic of Ireland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Liam Lawrence was born on December 14, 1981 in Retford, England. He began his career with Retford United before moving to Nottingham Forest and Mansfield Town.

In 1999, he joined Molineux where he spent four seasons before joining Stoke City in 2004. He made 133 appearances for the Potters scoring 21 goals during his time at the club before retiring at the end of the 2009-10 season.

Liam has since moved into coaching and is currently an assistant manager at Premier League side Stoke City Academy.[1] Lawrence made his professional debut for Sunderland in 2004 and went on to play 73 matches for the club, scoring 10 goals.

In 2006, he joined Stoke City on a loan deal and was an important part of their promotion campaign that year. He then moved to Portsmouth in 2010 before joining Cardiff City on a season-long loan in 2012. 

Lawrence represented Republic of Ireland at youth level but never played senior international football.

After leaving Bristol Rovers at the end of the 2017–18 season, he signed with Rushall Olympic.

Also Played For: bristol rovers f.c

8. Nick Powell

Stoke City F.C.

Career

• 1999–2010: Crewe Alexandra
• 2010–2012: Crewe Alexandra
• 2012–2016: Manchester United
• 2013–2014: Wigan Athletic (loan)
• 2014–2015: Leicester City (loan)
• 2016: Hull City (loan)
• 2016–2019: Wigan Athletic
• 2019: Stoke City
• 2009–2010: England U16
• 2010–2011: England U17
• 2012: England U18
• 2012–2013: England U19
• 2012–2013: England U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:34, 11 February 2023 (UTC)

Nick Powell has played for Manchester United and Stoke City in the English Premier League. Powell was born in Crewe, England in 1994. Powell is a midfielder who can also play as a striker.

Powell has represented England at youth level. Powell joined Crewe Alexandra in 1999 and played for the club until 2010. Powell signed for Manchester United in 2012 and played for the club until 2016.

Powell joined Stoke City in 2016. Powell has made over 100 appearances for Manchester United and Stoke City. Powell is currently a midfielder with Stoke City. 

Nick Powell impressed during his time at Manchester United, but struggled to break into the first-team during his three seasons there.

He then spent two seasons on loan at Wigan Athletic, before moving to Stoke City in 2019. Powell has represented England at youth level, and is likely to continue to do so in the future. 

Powell is a versatile player who can play centrally or on the wing. He is known for his dribbling and passing ability, which has helped him to create chances for his team-mates.

Powell is likely to be a key player for Stoke in the Premier League this season, and he could also be a star for England in the future. He has excellent technical ability, and is very strong in the air.

Also Played For: crewe alexandra f.c

9. Josh Tymon

Stoke City F.C.

Career

• 2011–2016: Hull City
• 2016–2017: Hull City
• 2017: Stoke City
• 2018: Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
• 2019: Famalicão (loan)
• 2016: England U17
• 2017: England U18
• 2017: England U19
• 2017–2018: England U20
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:02, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

Josh Tymon is a young defender who currently plays for Stoke City. Tymon was born in England in 1999 and started his career at Hull City. Tymon has represented England at various youth levels and has been a regular for Stoke City since 2016.

Tymon is 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) tall and is a strong defender. Tymon is a regular for England at youth levels and is expected to be a part of the senior team in the near future. Tymon is a very promising defender and is expected to continue developing in the coming years.

Tymon is a key part of Stoke City's defence and is expected to help the team achieve success in the coming seasons. 

Tymon is a talented defender who is expected to continue developing and playing at the highest level. Josh Tymon is a central defender who has played for Hull City and Stoke City in the English Premier League.

He has appeared for the England U17, U18, and U19 teams. Tymon has also played for Milton Keynes Dons on loan this season. 

He is a versatile defender who can play in the center or at right back. His performances for England at youth level have drawn the attention of several top clubs. Tymon is expected to play for Famalicão on loan in Brazil this season.

He is a hard-working defender who is looking to establish himself in the English Premier League. He is a promising central defender who is looking to progress his career. Josh Tymon is a talented defender who is looking to establish himself in the English Premier League.

Also Played For: football manager 2018, football manager 2019

10. Ben Wilmot

Swansea City A.F.C.

Career

• 2014: Hitchin Town
• 2014–2017: Stevenage
• 2017–2018: Stevenage
• 2018–2021: Watford
• 2019: Udinese (loan)
• 2019–2020: Swansea City (loan)
• 2021: Stoke City
• 2018: England U19
• 2018–2019: England U20
• 2019–2021: England U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:47, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

Ben Wilmot is a defender who currently plays for Stoke City. He began his career with Hitchin Town in the youth system. He made his debut for Stoke in a 2-1 loss to Liverpool in the Premier League on 17 December 2018.

Ben Wilmot has represented England at various youth levels and was called up to the U21 team in March 2018. Ben Wilmot is a versatile defender that can play at either center back or midfield. Ben Wilmot is known for his aggressive play and is often involved in the tackle.

Ben Wilmot is considered to be a promising young talent and is expected to develop further in the future. Ben Wilmot is a hard-working defender that is always looking to put in a good performance. 

Ben Wilmot is a promising defender that is expected to have a successful future in the Premier League.

11. Ki-Jana Hoever

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2014: AZ
• 2014–2018: Ajax
• 2018–2019: Liverpool
• 2019–2020: Liverpool
• 2020: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 2022–2023: PSV (loan)
• 2023: Stoke City (loan)
• 2017: Netherlands U15
• 2017–2018: Netherlands U16
• 2018–2019: Netherlands U17
• 2019–2021: Netherlands U18
• 2021: Netherlands U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:47, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 June 2022

Ki-Jana Hoever is a Dutch centre-back who is currently on loan at Stoke City from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ki-Jana Hoever made his senior debut for AZ in 2014 and has since played for Dutch sides Feyenoord, PSV, and Club Brugge.

Ki-Jana Hoever is a regular for the Netherlands U17s and U20s, and was part of the team that reached the final of the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Ki-Jana Hoever is a product of the Feyenoord youth system and made his debut for the first team in January 2016.

Ki-Jana Hoever joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in a £7 million deal in January 2019. Ki-Jana Hoever is Stoke City's first signing of the 2019-20 season. 

Ki-Jana Hoever is contracted to Wolverhampton Wanderers until the end of the 2020-21 season. Ki-Jana Hoever has represented his country at under-16, under-17, and under-20 level.

Ki-Jana Hoever is a regular for the Netherlands at senior level, and made his international debut in March 2019.

Also Played For: football manager 2020

12. Ade Akinbiyi

Career

• 1991–1993: Norwich City
• 1993–1997: Norwich City
• 1994: Hereford United (loan)
• 1994: Brighton & Hove Albion (loan)
• 1997–1998: Gillingham
• 1998–1999: Bristol City
• 1999–2000: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 2000–2002: Leicester City
• 2002–2003: Crystal Palace
• 2003: Stoke City (loan)
• 2003–2005: Stoke City
• 2005–2006: Burnley
• 2006–2007: Sheffield United
• 2007–2009: Burnley
• 2009: Houston Dynamo
• 2009–2010: Notts County
• 2013–2015: Colwyn Bay
• 1999: Nigeria
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Akinbiyi was born in Hackney, London in October 1974. Akinbiyi began his career at Norwich City, playing 49 times for the club between 1993 and 1997. In 1994, Akinbiyi joined Hereford United on loan, playing 4 times before returning to Norwich.

In 1997, Akinbiyi signed for Brighton & Hove Albion, where he played 7 times before retiring. Akinbiyi has since worked as a football coach, most notably at Chelsea. 

Akinbiyi was voted Norwich City's Player of the Year in 1993 and 1994. Akinbiyi was inducted into the Norwich City Hall of Fame in 2013.

Akinbiyi has been married to his wife, Afua, since 2002. Akinbiyi has two children, a son and a daughter. Ade Akinbiyi is a Nigerian footballer who played for Bristol City and Stoke City in the English Premier League. 

Akinbiyi made his professional debut for Bristol City in 1997 and went on to make 63 appearances for the club.

He joined Stoke City in 2000 and went on to make 37 appearances for the club. Akinbiyi played for Leicester City from 2002 to 2003. He then joined Crystal Palace on a loan in 2003 and made 24 appearances for the club. 

Akinbiyi joined Stoke City permanently in 2003 and went on to make 59 appearances for the club. Akinbiyi was loaned to Burnley in 2006 and he made 39 appearances for the club.

He then joined Sheffield United in 2007 and he went on to make 18 appearances for the club. Akinbiyi moved to Houston Dynamo in 2009 and he made 14 appearances for the club.

Also Played For: gillingham f.c

13. Sammy McIlroy

Career

• 1969–1971: Manchester United
• 1971–1982: Manchester United
• 1982–1985: Stoke City
• 1985–1986: Manchester City
• 1986: Örgryte
• 1986–1989: Bury
• 1988: VfB Mödling (loan)
• 1989–1991: Preston North End
• 1991–1993: Northwich Victoria
• 1972–1987: Northern Ireland
• 1992–1993: Northwich Victoria
• 1993–2000: Macclesfield Town
• 2000–2003: Northern Ireland
• 2003–2004: Stockport County
• 2005–2011: Morecambe
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sammy McIlroy is a retired footballer who played for Manchester United and Stoke City. McIlroy was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1954. McIlroy started his career at Manchester United in 1971 and made 342 appearances for the club over the course of nine seasons.

McIlroy moved to Stoke City in 1982 and made 133 appearances for the club over the course of four seasons. McIlroy retired from professional football in 1985. 

McIlroy was awarded an MBE in 2013 for his services to football. McIlroy has since been involved in coaching and management, most notably at Sunderland.

McIlroy is currently the assistant manager at League of Ireland side Limerick. McIlroy is married and has two children. Sammy McIlroy was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in October 1965. 

He began his footballing career with his local team, Glentoran, before signing for Manchester City in 1985. He spent thirteen seasons at the club, winning the Premier League title in 1986 and the FA Cup in 1989.

McIlroy then moved to Austrian side Örgryte, where he spent six seasons before returning to England to play for Bury. He retired from football in 2001, after playing for Preston North End and Morecambe. 

McIlroy has since spent time as a coach at Manchester City and Glentoran, and he currently manages Northern Ireland. He was made an MBE in the 2002 Queen's Birthday Honours. 

McIlroy was named in the UEFA Team of the Year three times (1986, 1989, 1990) and was also named Irish Footballer of the Year in 1990.

Also Played For: manchester united f.c

14. Howard Kendall

Midfielder

Career

• 1961–1963: Preston North End
• 1963–1967: Preston North End
• 1967–1974: Everton
• 1974–1977: Birmingham City
• 1977–1979: Stoke City
• 1979–1981: Blackburn Rovers
• 1981: Everton
• 1979–1981: Blackburn Rovers
• 1981–1987: Everton
• 1987–1989: Athletic Bilbao
• 1989–1990: Manchester City
• 1990–1993: Everton
• 1994: Xanthi
• 1995: Notts County
• 1995–1997: Sheffield United
• 1997–1998: Everton
• 1998–1999: Ethnikos Piraeus
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Howard Kendall was a midfielder who played for Everton and Preston North End in the 1960s and 1970s. Kendall was born in England in 1946 and began his career with Preston North End.

He helped Everton win the FA Cup in 1974 and the League Championship in 1975. Kendall later played for Manchester United and Fulham before retiring in 1984. He died in 2015 at the age of 69.

Howard Kendall was one of the most successful English midfielders of the 1970s. He was known for his excellent passing and positional play. Kendall was a member of the England squad that reached the World Cup final in 1990.

He was an important member of the Everton team that won the FA Cup in 1985 and the League Championship in 1986. Howard Kendall was a successful manager in the English Premier League, guiding Everton to four league titles. 

He also had a long and successful managerial career in Spain, where he won the La Liga championship with Athletic Bilbao in 1987.

Kendall returned to England in 1989 and led Manchester City to the title in 1990. He then joined Everton, where he remained until 1993. He then moved to Greece to manage Xanthi for two seasons. He then returned to England to manage Sheffield United for two seasons. 

He then served as assistant manager to Roy Hodgson at England for two years. He then moved back to Spain to manage Ethnikos Piraeus for two seasons.

Also Played For: everton f.c

15. Phil Jagielka

Defender

Career

• 1998–2000: Sheffield United
• 2000–2007: Sheffield United
• 2007–2019: Everton
• 2019–2021: Sheffield United
• 2021–2022: Derby County
• 2022–: Stoke City
• 2002–2003: England U21
• 2007: England B
• 2008–2016: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:43, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

Jagielka began his career at Everton, where he has played since 2002. He has made over 300 appearances for the club, and has been a regular member of the England national team.

He joined Stoke City in the summer of 2016, and has been a key part of their defence. He has won multiple honours with Everton, including the Premier League title in 2013 and the FA Cup in 2013 and 2016.

He has also won a number of caps for England, and was part of their World Cup-winning team in 2014. Jagielka is a regular member of the England national team, and has played at three World Cups. 

Phil Jagielka started his career at Sheffield United and quickly established himself as a competent defender.

He was a regular for England at youth level before making his senior debut in 2002. Jagielka spent ten years with Everton before moving to Sheffield United in 2019. 

He has made over 322 appearances for the Blades and has been a mainstay in the team for over fifteen years. Jagielka is a regular for the England national team and has represented his country at various youth levels.

He is a hard-working defender who is known for his accurate passing. Jagielka is an important member of the Sheffield United team and is often relied on to keep the team in games. 

He is a fan favourite at the Blades and is highly respected by his team-mates. Jagielka is a versatile defender who can play at centre-back or in the midfield.

Also Played For: sheffield united f.c

16. Lewis Baker

Stoke City F.C.

Career

• 2004–2005: Luton Town[4]
• 2005–2014: Chelsea
• 2014–2022: Chelsea
• 2015: Sheffield Wednesday (loan)
• 2015: Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
• 2015–2017: Vitesse (loan)
• 2017–2018: Middlesbrough (loan)
• 2018–2019: Leeds United (loan)
• 2019: Reading (loan)
• 2019–2020: Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)
• 2020–2021: Trabzonspor (loan)
• 2022: Stoke City
• 2011: England U17
• 2013–2014: England U19
• 2014–2015: England U20
• 2015–2017: England U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:44, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

Lewis Baker is a footballer who currently plays for Stoke City. Baker started his career at Chelsea, before moving to Stoke City in January 2019. Baker is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions.

Baker made his debut for Chelsea in 2015, and has since played for Luton Town, Chelsea, and Stoke City. Baker is known for his strong tackling and passing ability. Baker is a regular for England under-21s. Baker is regarded as one of the best young midfielders in the Premier League.

Baker is married and has two children. Lewis Baker is a young, talented midfielder who has been capped by England at various youth levels.

He joined Chelsea on a permanent deal in 2015, but was loaned out to various clubs thereafter. He has been very impressive during his time at Reading and Stoke City, and is likely to be a regular starter for Chelsea in the near future.

He is a versatile midfielder who is comfortable playing in both defense and midfield. He is a hard-working player who is always looking for the ball. 

He is a fast player who can take on defenders head on. He is a good passer of the ball and can create chances for his team mates. He is a very good player with a lot of potential, and is likely to become a top midfield player in the future.

Also Played For: luton

17. Clint Hill

Defender

Career

• 1994–1997: Tranmere Rovers
• 1997–2002: Tranmere Rovers
• 2002–2003: Oldham Athletic
• 2003–2008: Stoke City
• 2007–2008: Crystal Palace (loan)
• 2008–2010: Crystal Palace
• 2010–2016: Queens Park Rangers
• 2011: Nottingham Forest (loan)
• 2016–2017: Rangers
• 2017–2018: Carlisle United
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Clint Hill is a former English professional footballer who played as a defender. Clint Hill played for Tranmere Rovers between 1994 and 1997. Hill then played for Queens Park Rangers between 1998 and 2011.

Hill was appointed assistant manager of Stockport County in November 2018. Hill made his international debut for England in 1998 and earned 52 caps over a 10-year period. Hill retired from playing in 2011 and has since been involved in coaching and management.

Hill has won 50 caps for England, making him the second most capped player in England's history. Hill is the joint-second most capped player in England's history, alongside Peter Shilton. 

Hill is a former captain of the England national football team. Clint Hill made his name at Tranmere Rovers before moving to Stoke City in 2003.

He spent five years at Stoke before joining Crystal Palace in 2007. Clint Hill played his first game for the United States in 2009. 

He spent two years at Queens Park Rangers before joining Carlisle United in 2018. Clint Hill has made over 500 appearances for the United States and has scored 34 goals.

Also Played For: queens park rangers f.c, stockport county f.c

18. James McClean

Midfielder

Career

• 2007–2008: Institute
• 2008–2011: Derry City
• 2011–2013: Sunderland
• 2013–2015: Wigan Athletic
• 2015–2018: West Bromwich Albion
• 2018–2021: Stoke City
• 2021: Wigan Athletic
• 2008–2009: Northern Ireland U21
• 2012: Republic of Ireland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:11, 18 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

James McClean is a winger who currently plays for Wigan Athletic. McClean was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1989. He started his career with his local club, Trojans, before moving to Arsenal in 2007.

McClean made his debut for the Republic of Ireland in 2010. He has represented Northern Ireland at international level on three occasions. In 2013, McClean signed for Wigan Athletic. McClean is a regular for the Republic of Ireland at international level.

McClean has been described as a "fearless winger".[5] McClean is a popular figure in the Derry community. 

McClean is a versatile midfielder who has played for a number of clubs in England. McClean has represented Northern Ireland at youth level and made his international debut in 2008.

McClean is known for his hardworking attitude and tireless running. McClean is set to join Wigan Athletic in January 2020. McClean is a popular player with the supporters of his clubs. 

McClean is a versatile player who can play in a number of midfield positions. McClean is a hard worker who is always looking to contribute to the team.

McClean is a popular figure with the media and has been featured in several magazines. McClean is a talented player and is sure to add value to any team he joins.

Also Played For: republic of ireland football team, wigan athletic f.c

19. Will Smallbone

Career

• 2008–2019: Southampton
• 2019: Southampton
• 2022: Stoke City (loan)
• 2017: Republic of Ireland U18
• 2018–2019: Republic of Ireland U19
• 2020–2022: Republic of Ireland U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:47, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Will Smallbone is a 22-year-old midfielder who currently plays for Stoke City on loan from Southampton. He was born in Basingstoke, England, on 21 February 2000.

He is 5'8" tall and has a BMI of 17. He has played for England at youth level and is a current international for the country. He has played for a number of clubs, most notably Southampton and Arsenal, but is most known for his time at Stoke City.

He is a central midfielder who is known for his passing, tackling, and ability to make attacking plays. He has been described as "an attacking midfielder who can score goals and provide assists." 

Will Smallbone is a regular in the Stoke City starting eleven and is highly regarded by coaches and teammates.

He is one of the most promising young midfielders in England and is expected to continue developing his skills for many years to come.

20. Gordon Banks

England national football team

Career

• 1953: Millspaugh
• 1953: Rawmarsh Welfare
• 1953: Millspaugh
• 1953–1958: Chesterfield
• 1958–1959: Chesterfield
• 1959–1967: Leicester City
• 1967–1973: Stoke City
• 1967: Cleveland Stokers (loan)
• 1971: Hellenic (loan)
• 1977–1978: Fort Lauderdale Strikers
• 1977: St Patrick's Athletic (loan)
• 1961: England U23
• 1963–1972: England
• 1979–1980: Telford United

Gordon Banks was born in Sheffield, England in 1937. Banks started his career at Chesterfield in 1958 and went on to play for Leicester City from 1959 to 1967.

Banks was an international goalkeeper and was a member of the England team that won the World Cup in 1966. Banks retired from professional football in 1967 and went on to become a football commentator.

Banks died at the age of 81 on 12 February 2019. Banks is regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time and is a FIFA World Cup winner. Gordon Banks was an England goalkeeper who is widely considered one of the greatest ever.

He made his international debut in 1961 and went on to be a part of the England team that won the World Cup in 1966. He also played at the European Championship in 1968. After retiring from playing, Banks went on to manage several clubs, including Telford United.

He is now a football commentator and analyst. Gordon Banks was born on August 5, 1937, in Stoke-on-Trent, England. He died on February 12, 2018, at the age of 80. Banks was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2003. He was married to Joan and had two children.

Also Played For: united kingdom soccer

21. Stanley Matthews

Career

• 1930–1932: Stoke City
• 1932–1947: Stoke City
• 1947–1961: Blackpool
• 1961: Toronto City (loan)
• 1961–1965: Stoke City
• 1965: Toronto City (loan)
• 1929: England Schoolboys
• 1934–1956: The Football League XI
• 1934–1957: England
• 1947–1955: Great Britain
• 1967–1968: Port Vale
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Stanley Matthews was born on 1 February 1915 in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England. He started his senior career with Stoke City in 1930. Matthews won the FA Cup with Blackpool FC in 1953.

He retired from football in 1962. Stanley Matthews died on 23 February 2000 at the age of 85. He was made a CBE in 1967. His son, Stanley Matthews Jr., also played football. Stanley Matthews is honoured by a statue in his home town of Hanley.

The Stanley Matthews Archive is housed at the Football Heritage Centre at Stoke-on-Trent City FC. Matthews was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, in 1932. Matthews began his career at Stoke City in the Football League in the late 1940s. 

He helped the club win the league title in 1951 and also played for England in international competition.

Matthews then moved to Blackpool in 1961, where he spent a total of nine years. He then signed with Toronto City of the North American Soccer League in 1965, and retired from playing in 1968. 

Matthews then became the manager of Port Vale in 1967. He led the club to the Third Division title in his first season and then to the Second Division championship in his second.

Matthews retired from managerial duties in 1968 and returned to Stoke City, where he served as a director. He died in 1997 at the age of 80.

22. Lee Grant

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1998–2000: Watford
• 2000–2007: Derby County
• 2005–2006: Burnley (loan)
• 2006: Oldham Athletic (loan)
• 2007–2010: Sheffield Wednesday
• 2010–2013: Burnley
• 2013–2017: Derby County
• 2016–2017: Stoke City (loan)
• 2017–2018: Stoke City
• 2018–2022: Manchester United
• 2000: England U16
• 2000–2001: England U17
• 2002: England U18
• 2001–2002: England U19
• 2003–2004: England U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Lee Anderson Grant was born in 1983 in Hemel Hempstead, England. Grant started his career with Watford in 1998. He made 74 appearances for Derby County in the Premier League over the course of six seasons.

Grant joined Ipswich Town in 2017 as their first-team coach. He has also played for Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Leicester City, and Sheffield United. Grant is a goalkeeper who is known for his shot-stopping ability.

Grant is a member of the England national team and has made four appearances for the country. Grant is married and has one child. Grant is a coach at Ipswich Town, where he works with the team's goalkeepers. 

Grant is a popular figure in the Suffolk club and is widely respected for his coaching ability.

Grant is a widely respected goalkeeper who is widely considered one of the best in the world.

Also Played For: sheffield wednesday f.c

23. Ryan Shawcross

Defender

Career

• 2002–2006: Manchester United
• 2006–2008: Manchester United
• 2007: Royal Antwerp (loan)
• 2007–2008: Stoke City (loan)
• 2008–2021: Stoke City
• 2021–2022: Inter Miami
• 2008: England U21
• 2012: England
• 2022: Inter Miami II (assistant coach)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ryan Shawcross is a former English professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Shawcross began his career at Buckley Town before moving to Manchester United in 2002.

Shawcross made over 200 appearances for Manchester United before moving to Stoke City in 2015. Shawcross captained Stoke City to the Premier League in 2016, before joining Inter Miami II as an assistant coach in 2018.

Shawcross was born in Chester, England and played for England at youth level. Shawcross is a three-time Premier League champion with Stoke City and Manchester United, and a two-time FA Cup winner with Manchester United.

Shawcross is a former England captain and was voted the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year in 2013. Shawcross was born with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, and has used a wheelchair since he was 12 years old.

Shawcross is a father of two children.

24. Peter Crouch

Forward

Career

• 1991–1993: Brentford
• 1994–1995: Queens Park Rangers
• 1995–1998: Tottenham Hotspur
• 1998–2000: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2000: Dulwich Hamlet (loan)
• 2000: IFK Hässleholm (loan)
• 2000–2001: Queens Park Rangers
• 2001–2002: Portsmouth
• 2002–2004: Aston Villa
• 2003: Norwich City (loan)
• 2004–2005: Southampton
• 2005–2008: Liverpool
• 2008–2009: Portsmouth
• 2009–2011: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2011–2019: Stoke City
• 2019: Burnley
• 2002–2003: England U21
• 2006: England B
• 2005–2010: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Crouch is a former England international striker who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City. Crouch started his career at Brentford before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 1998.

He spent two seasons with Tottenham before joining Dulwich Hamlet on a loan in 2000. Crouch then joined Stoke City in 2002 and went on to win the Premier League title in 2006 and the FA Cup in 2007. 

He retired from professional football in 2013 after spending time on loan at Southampton and Aston Villa.

Crouch has since started a career as a television pundit. Crouch was born in Macclesfield, England and is married with two children. 

Peter Crouch has represented England at international level, scoring 21 goals in 62 appearances. Crouch was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 2013.

25. Steven Nzonzi

Midfielder

Career

• 1998–1999: Racing Paris
• 1999–2002: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2002–2003: CA Lisieux
• 2003–2004: Caen
• 2004–2005: Beauvais
• 2005–2007: Amiens
• 2007–2009: Amiens
• 2009–2012: Blackburn Rovers
• 2012–2015: Stoke City
• 2015–2018: Sevilla
• 2018–2021: Roma
• 2019–2020: Galatasaray (loan)
• 2020–2021: Rennes (loan)
• 2021: Al-Rayyan
• 2009–2010: France U21
• 2017–2020: France

Nzonzi was born in 1988 in La Garenne-Colombes, France and started his career at Racing Paris. He joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2002 and played there for six seasons.

Nzonzi joined Al-Rayyan in Qatar in January 2019. Nzonzi is considered an excellent defensive midfielder and has won several titles with PSG and Al-Rayyan. Nzonzi has been capped 41 times by France and was part of their World Cup-winning squad in 2018.

He is a regular for France and is considered to be one of the best midfielders in Europe. Nzonzi is married and has two children. He is a passionate fitness enthusiast and is known for his hard work in the gym. Nzonzi is a versatile player who can play in either midfield or defence.

Steven Nzonzi is a midfielder who has played for a number of top-flight clubs in Europe. He has represented France at international level, and was a part of the team that won the World Cup in 2018. 

Steven Nzonzi is known for his energy and tenacity on the field, which has led to him being a regular starter for many of his clubs.

He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game, and is highly respected by his teammates and coaches. Steven Nzonzi is a vocal leader on the pitch, and is always looking to set an example for the other players. 

He is a versatile player, who is able to play in a number of midfield positions. Steven Nzonzi is a natural goalscorer, and is known for his ability to score important goals in crucial moments.

He is a strong player, who is capable of putting in tough tackles and making interceptions. Steven Nzonzi is a popular player with the fans, and is known for his outgoing and friendly personality.

26. Andy Griffin

Career

• 1994–1996: Stoke City
• 1996–1998: Stoke City
• 1998–2004: Newcastle United
• 2004–2007: Portsmouth
• 2006–2007: Stoke City (loan)
• 2007–2008: Derby County
• 2008–2010: Stoke City
• 2010: Reading (loan)
• 2010–2012: Reading
• 2012–2013: Doncaster Rovers
• 2014: Chester
• 1997–1998: England U18
• 1999–2001: England U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Andy Griffin is a right back who has played for Stoke City in the Premier League. Griffin started his career at Stoke City in the 1994-95 season. He made 57 appearances for Stoke City during his time with the team.

Griffin joined Wigan Athletic in 1998. He played for the team for four seasons. Griffin retired from professional football in 2003. Griffin has represented England at youth level. Griffin is currently a coach at Stoke City.

Griffin is a keen golfer. Griffin has two sons. Griffin made his professional debut for Newcastle United in 1998. After playing for the club for two seasons, he moved to Portsmouth in 2004. There, he had a successful time, helping the club to second in the league.

Griffin then moved to Stoke City on a loan in 2006. He would stay with the club for two seasons, before joining Derby County in 2008. Griffin had a good time with the Rams, helping them to a 15th-place finish. Griffin then moved back to Stoke City on a permanent basis in 2010.

He would stay with the club for three seasons, before joining Reading on a loan in 2012. 

Griffin would play for the Royals for two seasons, before moving back to Stoke City in 2014. Griffin has made six appearances for the England U18 team, as well as three appearances for the England U21 team.

27. Robert Huth

Defender

Career

• 1999–2000: VfB Fortuna Biesdorf
• 2000–2001: Union Berlin
• 2001–2002: Chelsea
• 2002–2006: Chelsea
• 2006–2009: Middlesbrough
• 2009–2015: Stoke City
• 2015: Leicester City (loan)
• 2015–2018: Leicester City
• 2003: Germany U20
• 2004–2005: Germany U21
• 2004–2009: Germany
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robert Huth was born on 18 August 1984 in East Berlin, East Germany. He started his career at VfB Fortuna Biesdorf in 1999 before moving to Union Berlin in 2000.

Huth moved to Chelsea in 2001 and made over 100 appearances for the club. He joined Middlesbrough in the summer of 2009 and has since made over 100 appearances for the club.

Huth has won several awards, including the Premier League Golden Boot in 2009 and 2010. He is currently a member of the German national team and has won the World Cup in 2014.

Robert Huth is regarded as one of the best centre backs in the world and is a key player for Middlesbrough. He is married and has two children. Robert Huth is one of the most popular players in Middlesbrough and is a popular figure in the town.

Robert Huth is a German international defender who has played for Chelsea, Middlesbrough, Stoke City and Leicester City. He has 326 appearances and 21 goals in his career. 

Robert Huth was born on October 3, 1985, in Hanover, Germany. Robert Huth began his career at Chelsea, where he made 42 appearances and 0 apps between 2002 and 2006.

After leaving Chelsea, Robert Huth signed with Middlesbrough in 2006. He made 53 appearances and 2 goals for them before joining Stoke City in 2009. In 2015, Robert Huth signed a loan deal with Leicester City. 

He made 68 appearances and 5 goals for them before returning to Leicester City in 2018. Robert Huth has represented Germany at U20, U21 and senior level.

He has played 19 times for Germany and scored 2 goals. Robert Huth is a physical defender who is known for his strong defending and accurate passing. 

Robert Huth is a strong and accurate header of the ball. Robert Huth is a versatile defender who can play at either centre back or left back.

28. Brynjar Gunnarsson

Career

• 1995–1997: KR
• 1998: Vålerenga
• 1998: Moss (loan)
• 1999: Örgryte IS
• 1999–2003: Stoke City
• 2003–2004: Nottingham Forest
• 2003–2004: Stoke City (loan)
• 2004–2005: Watford
• 2005–2013: Reading
• 2013: KR
• 1993–1994: Iceland U19
• 1995–1997: Iceland U21
• 1997–2009: Iceland
• 2017: Stjarnan (assistant)
• 2018–2022: HK
• 2022: Örgryte
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Brynjar Gunnarsson is a 47-year-old Icelandic defensive midfielder who currently plays for Örgryte. Gunnarsson started his career at KR, before joining Vålerenga in 1998.

He made five appearances for Moss on loan in 2000. Gunnarsson made his Örgryte debut in 2002 and has since played over 200 league games for the club. Gunnarsson is a versatile player who can operate both as a defensive midfielder and as a central defender.

Gunnarsson has been a part of the Icelandic national team since 2002 and has made four appearances. Gunnarsson is a member of the club's board of directors. Gunnarsson is a father of two children. Gunnarsson is a devout Christian and volunteers his time with the church.

Gunnarsson is a popular player with the Örgryte fans. Brynjar Gunnarsson is a former Icelandic international and Reading midfielder who played in the Premier League for Stoke City and Nottingham Forest. 

Gunnarsson began his career at Icelandic club Stjarnan before moving to Reading in 2003.

He made 36 appearances for Watford and then spent three seasons on loan at Stoke City. He rejoined Reading in 2013 and remained with the club until his retirement in 2017. 

Gunnarsson was appointed assistant manager of Scottish club Stjarnan in 2017 and later became the manager of Örgryte in 2018.

He has also represented Iceland at international level and won 11 caps. Gunnarsson is a coach at Reading's academy. He is married and has two children. Brynjar Gunnarsson was born in Reykjavik, Iceland in November of 1978.

29. Matthew Etherington

Midfielder

Career

• 1997–2000: Peterborough United
• 2000–2003: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2001: Bradford City (loan)
• 2003–2009: West Ham United
• 2009–2014: Stoke City
• 1997–1998: England U16
• 1999: England U18
• 1999: England U20
• 2002: England U21
• 2021–2022: Peterborough United (assistant)
• 2022: Peterborough United (caretaker)
• 2022: Crawley Town
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Matthew Etherington is a left winger who has played for Peterborough United and Falmouth Town in the Premier League. Etherington was born in Truro, England in 1981.

Etherington began his career at Falmouth Town and made 51 appearances for the club. In 1997, Etherington joined Peterborough United and made 6 appearances for the club.

Etherington joined Cardiff City in 2000 and made 4 appearances for the club. Etherington joined Sheffield Wednesday in 2002 and made 71 appearances for the club. Etherington joined Norwich City in 2003 and made 122 appearances for the club.

In 2007, Etherington joined Derby County and made 112 appearances for the club. Etherington joined Sunderland in 2013 and made 45 appearances for the club. Senior career figures include appearances and goals in the Premier League and other competitions.

30. Danny Higginbotham

Defender

Career

• 1994–1997: Manchester United
• 1997–2000: Manchester United
• 1998–1999: Royal Antwerp (loan)
• 2000–2003: Derby County
• 2003–2006: Southampton
• 2006–2007: Stoke City
• 2007–2008: Sunderland
• 2008–2013: Stoke City
• 2012: Nottingham Forest (loan)
• 2012: Ipswich Town (loan)
• 2013: Sheffield United
• 2013–2014: Chester
• 2014: Altrincham
• 2013–2014: Gibraltar
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Higginbotham started his career at Manchester United before joining Juventus in 2000. Higginbotham played for Portsmouth, Manchester City, Sunderland, Birmingham City, Leicester City, Fulham and Gibraltar before rejoining Manchester United in 2017.

Higginbotham has made over 200 appearances for Manchester United and was a part of their squad that won the club's tenth Premier League title in 2013. 

Higginbotham represented England at under-21, under-19 and under-17 levels before making his senior international debut in 2001.

Higginbotham has won over 50 caps for England and was a part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in 2006. Higginbotham is known for his defensive abilities and is a regular member of the England national team. 

Higginbotham is a regular starter for Manchester United and is considered one of the best defenders in the Premier League.

Higginbotham is currently contracted to Manchester United until 2021. Higginbotham has been called up to the England national team for the upcoming World Cup in Russia.

31. Jacob Brown

Career

• 2011–2013: Sheffield Wednesday
• 2014–2015: Guiseley
• 2015–2016: Barnsley
• 2014–2015: Guiseley
• 2016–2020: Barnsley
• 2018: Chesterfield (loan)
• 2020: Stoke City
• 2021: Scotland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:44, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20

Jacob Brown is a forward who currently plays for Stoke City. Brown started his career with Sheffield Wednesday, before moving to Stoke City in 2017. Brown has represented England at youth level, and has been a part of the Under-21 side.

Brown has scored goals for both Sheffield Wednesday and Stoke City, and is considered a key player for both clubs. Brown is a hard-working forward, who is known for his powerful shots and aerial ability. 

Brown is also known for his work-rate and defensive contributions, making him a valuable member of any team.

Brown is likely to feature prominently for Stoke City in the coming seasons. Brown is a potential candidate for inclusion in the England squad for the World Cup in Russia. Brown is a promising young forward, with plenty of potential to progress further in his career.

32. Abdoulaye Faye

Defender

Career

• 1999–2001: ASEC Ndiambour
• 2001–2002: Jeanne d'Arc
• 2002–2005: Lens
• 2004–2005: Istres (loan)
• 2005–2007: Bolton Wanderers
• 2007–2008: Newcastle United
• 2008–2011: Stoke City
• 2011–2012: West Ham United
• 2012–2014: Hull City
• 2014–2015: Sabah FA
• 2002–2010: Senegal
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Abdoulaye Faye is a Senegalese defender who has played for ASEC Ndiambour, Stoke City, and Marseille in his career. Faye was born in Dakar in 1978, and began his senior career with ASEC Ndiambour in 1999.

Faye made 59 appearances for ASEC Ndiambour, before joining Stoke City in 2001. Faye spent two seasons with Stoke, before joining Marseille in 2004. Faye played for Marseille for four seasons, before joining Sunderland in 2009.

Faye spent two seasons with Sunderland, before joining Stoke City in 2011. Faye played for Stoke City until he retired in January 2016. 

Faye made 48 appearances for Stoke, scoring one goal. Faye has represented Senegal at international level, winning the 2007 Africa Cup of Nations.

Abdoulaye Faye is a talented and experienced defender who has played for many top-flight clubs in Europe. 

Faye has represented Senegal at international level for over a decade, and he is a key member of the team. He is known for his aggressive style of play, and he is a threat in the opposition penalty area.

Faye has been a consistent performer for his clubs, and he is a key part of Hull City's bid for promotion to the Premier League. Faye is a strong and physical defender, and he is capable of marking dangerous players. 

Faye is a hard-working player, and he is always looking to put in a good performance. Faye is a leader on the pitch, and he is a vocal presence in the dressing room.

Faye is a versatile defender, and he is capable of playing at either left or right-back. Faye is a valuable member of the Hull City squad, and he is a key player in the club's bid for promotion to the Premier League.

33. Carl Hoefkens

Career

• 1996–2001: Lierse
• 2001–2003: Lommel
• 2003: Westerlo
• 2003–2005: Germinal Beerschot
• 2005–2007: Stoke City
• 2007–2009: West Bromwich Albion
• 2009–2013: Club Brugge
• 2013–2014: Lierse
• 2014–2015: Oostende
• 2015–2016: Manchester 62
• 1992–1993: Belgium U15
• 1994–1995: Belgium U16
• 1994–1995: Belgium U17
• 1995–1996: Belgium U18
• 1995–1996: Belgium U19
• 1997–1999: Belgium U21
• 1999–2008: Belgium
• 2018: Knokke (scout)
• 2018–2019: Club Brugge (youth)
• 2019–2022: Club Brugge (staff)
• 2022: Club Brugge
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Carl Hoefkens is a Belgian defender who most recently played for Stoke City. Hoefkens began his career with Lierse before spending three seasons with Westerlo.

Hoefkens signed for Stoke City in 2005 and made 52 appearances for the club over the next three seasons. Hoefkens moved to West Bromwich Albion in 2007 and made 52 appearances for the club over the next three seasons.

Hoefkens signed for Club Brugge in 2013 and has since helped the team to two Belgian titles. Hoefkens has also represented Belgium at international level on several occasions. Carl Hoefkens is currently a free agent and is rumoured to be considering a return to Stoke City.

Hoefkens is well known for his strong defence and accurate passing. Carl Hoefkens is a solid defender who is known for his accurate passing and strong defence.

34. Tyrese Campbell

Forward

Career

• 2014–2016: Manchester City
• 2016–2018: Stoke City
• 2018: Stoke City
• 2019: Shrewsbury Town (loan)
• 2015: England U17
• 2019: England U20
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:45, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

Tyrese Campbell is a forward for Stoke City. He started playing football at a young age and has since developed into a promising young player. Campbell made his professional debut in January 2016 and has gone on to make 10 appearances for Stoke.

He has been praised for his pace and skill on the pitch. Campbell is set to continue his development with Stoke in the upcoming seasons. 

Campbell is the son of Jamaican international footballer, Dwayne Campbell. He is a young player with a lot of potential and is sure to improve further in the future.

Tyrese Campbell started his career with Manchester City, before moving to Stoke City in 2018. He has made 24 appearances for Stoke City in the Premier League, and has also played 15 times for Shrewsbury Town in the League One. 

Campbell has represented England at U17 level, and is currently a part of the England U20 team.

35. Jack Bonham

Career

• 2010: Watford
• 2010–2013: Watford
• 2012: Harrow Borough (loan)
• 2013–2019: Brentford
• 2013–2014: Arlesey Town (loan)
• 2017–2018: Carlisle United (loan)
• 2018–2019: Bristol Rovers (loan)
• 2019–2021: Gillingham
• 2021: Stoke City
• 2009–2010: Republic of Ireland U17
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:01, 17 February 2023 (UTC)

Jack Bonham is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Stoke City. Bonham was born in England on September 14th, 1993. Bonham started his career at Watford before joining Stoke City in 2016.

As a goalkeeper, Bonham has represented England at youth level. Bonham is 1.92 m tall and has a good record in the Premier League. Bonham is a goalkeeper who is known for his reflexes and good shot-stopping ability.

Bonham is expected to play a big role for Stoke City this season. Bonham is a good character and is popular among his teammates. Bonham is a goalkeeper who is looking to improve his game and cement his place in the Stoke City team.

Jack Bonham is a talented young footballer who has enjoyed a successful senior career with Watford and Brentford. Bonham has represented Ireland at youth level, and is currently in the process of qualifying for the full national team.

He is known for his accurate long-range shots, and is a key player for both Watford and Brentford. Bonham is a versatile player, able to play in a number of positions on the pitch. He is a hardworking player who is willing to give 100% for his team.

Bonham is a regular goal scorer, and is a key player for both Watford and Brentford. He is a fast player, and is capable of running with the ball at speed. 

Bonham is a good passer of the ball, and is able to make quick decisions on the pitch. He is a talented player, and is expected to continue his successful senior career with Watford and Brentford.

36. Samuel Raymond Clucas

Midfielder

Career

• 2001–2008: Leicester City
• 2008–2009: Nettleham
• 2009–2010: Lincoln City
• 2010–2011: Jerez Industrial
• 2011–2013: Hereford United
• 2013–2014: Mansfield Town
• 2014–2015: Chesterfield
• 2015–2017: Hull City
• 2017–2018: Swansea City
• 2018: Stoke City
• 2013: England C
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:50, 15 October 2022 (UTC)

Sam Clucas was born on 25 September 1990 in Lincoln, England. He started his career at Leicester City, and played for the club from 2001 to 2008. He moved to Stoke City in January 2017.

Clucas is a midfielder and is currently playing for Stoke City. He has played for England at youth level, and has been called up for the senior national team. Clucas is a very versatile player, and can play as a midfielder or as a defender.

He is a very hard worker, and is very passionate about football. Clucas is a very popular player with the Stoke City fans. Clucas is an important part of the Stoke City team, and is a key player for the club. 

Samuel Raymond Clucas is a midfielder who has played for a number of clubs in the English league system.

He has represented England at youth international level. Samuel Raymond Clucas came through the ranks at Nettleham and made his first-team debut in 2008. 

He went on to play for Lincoln City, Jerez Industrial, and Hereford United before joining Hull City in 2014. Clucas earned a move to Swansea City in 2018 and has since made 29 appearances for the club.

He has been a regular for Stoke City since joining in 2018. Samuel Raymond Clucas has represented England at youth international level and has won one cap. 

He is currently with the England C team. Samuel Raymond Clucas is a midfielder who is known for his dribbling and passing ability. He is a regular for England C.

37. Dujon Sterling

Career

• 2007–2017: Chelsea
• 2017: Chelsea
• 2018–2019: Coventry City (loan)
• 2019–2020: Wigan Athletic (loan)
• 2021–2022: Blackpool (loan)
• 2022: Stoke City (loan)
• 2014–2015: England U16
• 2015–2016: England U17
• 2016–2018: England U19
• 2019: England U20
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:48, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17

Dujon Sterling is a current Stoke City player on loan from Chelsea. Sterling made his professional debut for Chelsea in the 2016-17 season. Sterling was born in Islington, England on 24 October 1999.

Sterling is 1.86m (6ft 1in) tall and plays as a right-back. Sterling made his professional debut for Chelsea in the 2016-17 season. Sterling has represented England at youth level. Sterling is contracted to Chelsea until 2020.

Sterling has been loaned to Stoke City by Chelsea. Sterling has made 11 appearances for Stoke City so far this season. Sterling is a young and talented player with a lot of potential. Dujon Sterling is a talented young footballer who has been playing for Chelsea since 2007.

Sterling has represented England at both U16 and U17 levels and is currently a member of their U20 squad. Sterling is known for his attacking play, which has seen him score a number of goals for Chelsea and for England at youth level. 

Sterling is a versatile player who can play as a forward or a midfielder and is highly rated by both his clubs and the England national team.

Sterling is expected to play a key role for Chelsea in the coming seasons and is likely to continue his impressive career in the Premier League. Sterling is a young player with a lot of potential and is sure to continue to improve as he continues to play football. 

Sterling is an exciting player to watch and is sure to be a hit with Chelsea fans and the English national team.

Sterling is a talented footballer who is sure to have a long and successful career in the Premier League.

38. Matija Šarkić

Career

• 2015: Anderlecht
• 2015–2017: Aston Villa
• 2017–2020: Aston Villa
• 2017–2018: Wigan Athletic (loan)
• 2018–2019: Stratford Town (loan)
• 2019: Havant & Waterlooville (loan)
• 2019–2020: Livingston (loan)
• 2020: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 2020–2021: Shrewsbury Town (loan)
• 2021–2022: Birmingham City (loan)
• 2023: Stoke City (loan)
• 2013: Montenegro U17
• 2014–2016: Montenegro U19
• 2015–2018: Montenegro U21
• 2019: Montenegro
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:42, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19

Stoke City on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers. England on 23 July 1997 and started his career with Anderlecht in 2015. Aston Villa in 2017 and played for the club until 2018.

Stoke City on loan in June 2019. Serbian national team and made his debut in March 2019. 6. Šarkić is 6'4" tall and is considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

Ballon d'Or candidate. Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. 9. Šarkić is a goalkeeper who is known for his skills in the air and his ability to save penalties. 

Matija Šarkić is a Montenegrin footballer who currently plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League.

FK Budućnost Podgorica. He moved to Aston Villa in 2017 and made zero appearances for the club. He joined Wigan Athletic on loan in 2018 and helped the club win the League One title. 

Stratford Town on loan in 2019 and helped the club win promotion to the English Premier League. He moved to Livingston on loan in 2020 and helped the club win promotion to the Scottish Premiership.

Wolverhampton Wanderers on a permanent deal in 2020. He has made 26 appearances for Wolverhampton Wanderers and scored four goals. Montenegro at international level and has won six caps.

39. Josh Laurent

Career

• 2012: Wycombe Wanderers
• 2012–2013: Queens Park Rangers
• 2013–2015: Queens Park Rangers
• 2014: Braintree Town (loan)
• 2015–2016: Brentford
• 2015: Newport County (loan)
• 2016–2017: Hartlepool United
• 2017–2018: Wigan Athletic
• 2017–2018: Bury (loan)
• 2018–2020: Shrewsbury Town
• 2020–2022: Reading
• 2022: Stoke City
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:48, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

Josh Laurent began his youth career with Chelsea before moving to Redbridge. Laurent made his professional debut with Stoke City in 2015. Laurent has played for England at youth levels, including representing his country at the U-17 and U-18 levels.

Laurent is a versatile midfielder, who can play in either a defensive or attacking role. Laurent is reportedly keen to extend his stay with Stoke City, and is regarded as one of the club's key players. 

Laurent is a highly sought-after player, and is rumoured to be a target for several top-flight clubs.

Laurent is expected to feature in Stoke City's upcoming fixtures. Laurent is a popular player with the Stoke City fans, and has been praised for his hard work and team spirit. Laurent is a committed player who is always looking to improve his skills.

40. Bersant Celina

Career

• 2007–2012: Strømsgodset
• 2012–2014: Manchester City
• 2014–2018: Manchester City
• 2016–2017:Twente (loan)
• 2017–2018: Ipswich Town (loan)
• 2018–2020: Swansea City
• 2020: Dijon
• 2021–2022: Ipswich Town (loan)
• 2022–2023:Kasımpaşa (loan)
• 2023: Stoke City (loan)
• 2011–2012: Norway U15
• 2012–2013: Norway U16
• 2013–2014: Norway U17
• 2014: Norway U21
• 2013–2017: Kosovo U21
• 2014: Kosovo
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:34, 11 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22

Bersant Celina is a 26-year-old midfielder who currently plays for Stoke City on loan from Dijon. Bersant Celina started his career with Strømsgodset in 2007 and impressed enough to sign for Manchester City in 2012.

Bersant Celina has made over 100 appearances for Manchester City, scoring six goals. Bersant Celina joined Stoke City on loan in January 2019. Bersant Celina is a hard-working midfielder who is known for his passing ability and stamina.

Bersant Celina is a Kosovo international and was part of their side that qualified for the 2018 World Cup. Bersant Celina is a versatile midfielder who can play in either defence or midfield. Bersant Celina is a regular for Kosovo and has been capped at senior level over 50 times.

Bersant Celina is a key player for Stoke City and is expected to help the side climb the table in the 2019-20 season.

41. Mark Stein

Career

• 1984–1988: Luton Town
• 1986: Aldershot (loan)
• 1988–1989: Queens Park Rangers
• 1989–1991: Oxford United
• 1991: Stoke City (loan)
• 1991–1993: Stoke City
• 1993–1998: Chelsea
• 1996–1997: Stoke City (loan)
• 1997: Ipswich Town (loan)
• 1998: AFC Bournemouth (loan)
• 1998–2000: AFC Bournemouth
• 2000–2001: Luton Town
• 2001–2003: Dagenham & Redbridge
• 2004: Waltham Forest
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Earl Mark Sean Stein was born on January 29th, 1966 in Cape Town, South Africa. Stein started his career as a striker with Luton Town in 1984. He moved to Aldershot on a loan in 1986, and then Queens Park Rangers in 1988.

Stein featured prominently for Oxford United in the early 1990s, scoring 18 goals in 82 appearances. Stein moved to Sheffield United in 1997, and then to Ipswich Town in 2003. He retired from professional football in 2005.

Stein has since worked as a television pundit, and is currently a football coach in the United States. Stein was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2011. Earl Mark Stein is married and has two children. Stein is a former captain of the South Africa national team.

Stein is currently a football coach in the United States.

42. Axel Tuanzebe

Career

• 2006–2015: Manchester United
• 2015: Manchester United
• 2018: Aston Villa (loan)
• 2018–2019: Aston Villa (loan)
• 2021–2022: Aston Villa (loan)
• 2022: Napoli (loan)
• 2023: Stoke City (loan)
• 2016: England U19
• 2016–2017: England U20
• 2017: England U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:32, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

Axel Tuanzebe is a 25-year-old defender who currently plays for Stoke City on loan from Manchester United. Tuanzebe was born in Buia, DR Congo, in 1997 and started his career at AS Vita Club in his home country.

He signed for Manchester United in 2017 and made his debut for the club in a League Cup match against Derby County. 

Tuanzebe has made 39 appearances for United, scoring one goal. He has also played for Belgium at youth level and was part of their squad for the 2018 World Cup.

Tuanzebe is a versatile defender who is capable of playing at centre-back or in midfield. He is a regular for the DR Congo national team and was part of their squad for the 2018 Africa Cup of Nations. 

Tuanzebe is expected to stay at Stoke City for the rest of the season. Axel Tuanzebe is a young defender who has been playing for Manchester United since 2006.

Axel Tuanzebe has played for the England U19 and U20 teams and was a regular starter for the U21 side. Axel Tuanzebe has been on loan at Aston Villa and Napoli in recent seasons and is likely to continue moving around in the future. 

Axel Tuanzebe is a defender with plenty of potential and is likely to become a key player for Manchester United in the future. Axel Tuanzebe is a versatile defender who can play at both center back and left back, making him a valuable asset to any team.

Axel Tuanzebe is a hard-working defender who is always looking to put in a good performance for Manchester United. Axel Tuanzebe is a young defender with a lot of potential and is likely to become a key player for Manchester United in the future. 

Axel Tuanzebe is a versatile defender who can play at both center back and left back, making him a valuable asset to any team. Axel Tuanzebe is a young defender with a lot of potential and is likely to become a key player for Manchester United in the future.

43. Alan Dodd

Career

• 1968–1969: Stoke City
• 1969–1982: Stoke City
• 1982–1985: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 1985: Stoke City
• 1985–1986: IF Elfsborg
• 1986: Port Vale (loan)
• 1987–1988: GAIS
• 1987: Cork City (loan)
• 1988–1989: Landskrona BoIS
• 1989: Rocester
• Goldenhill Wanderers
• Ball Haye Green
• 1975: England U23
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alan Dodd is a former defender who played for Stoke City and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Dodd was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England in 1953. Dodd started his youth career with Stoke City in 1968.

Dodd made his professional debut with Stoke City in 1969. Dodd left Stoke City in 1982 to join Wolverhampton Wanderers. Dodd played 88 games for Wolverhampton Wanderers between 1982 and 1985.

Dodd retired from football in 1985. Dodd is now a coach with the Stoke City youth team. Alan Dodd is 69 years old. Alan Dodd is a former English professional footballer who played as a defender.

Dodd played for Stoke City, IF Elfsborg, Port Vale, Cork City, Landskrona BoIS, Rocester, Goldenhill Wanderers and Ball Haye Green in a career that lasted from the early 1980s to the late 1990s. 

Dodd's main achievements came in his time at Stoke City, where he won the 1985–86 Football League Cup and played in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the FA Cup.

Dodd also played for England U23s, making six appearances in the 1975–76 season. Dodd retired from professional football in the late 1990s. Dodd is currently a scout for Stoke City.

44. Wayne Biggins

Career

• 1980–1981: Lincoln City
• 1981–1982: Matlock Town
• 1982–1983: King's Lynn
• 1983–1984: Matlock Town
• 1984–1985: Burnley
• 1985–1988: Norwich City
• 1988–1989: Manchester City
• 1989–1992: Stoke City
• 1992–1993: Barnsley
• 1993–1994: Celtic
• 1994–1995: Stoke City
• 1995: Luton Town (loan)
• 1995: Oxford United
• 1995–1997: Wigan Athletic
• 1997–1998: Leek Town
• 1998–2003: Stocksbridge Park Steels
• 2004–2005: Buxton
• 2002–2003: Stocksbridge Park Steels
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

A 61-year-old Sheffield, England, striker, Wayne Biggins has scored over 100 goals in the Football League and other leagues. Biggins started his career with Lincoln City before joining Matlock Town.

He then moved to King's Lynn where he enjoyed much success. Biggins joined Chester City in 1996, before moving to Macclesfield Town in 2002. He retired from professional football in 2004, but continued to play in non-league football.

Biggins has since worked as a pundit and has also acted in a few films. He has two children. Wayne Biggins has been married to his wife, Amanda, for over 20 years. 

In 2018, Biggins was made an Honorary Freeman of the City of Chester. Wayne Biggins played as a goalkeeper for Burnley and Norwich City in the 1980s.

Biggins then had a successful managerial career, with Stoke City, Celtic, Luton Town, and Oxford United. 

Biggins was most successful at Stoke City, where he helped the team to win the Premier League in 1995. After leaving Stoke City, Biggins had a short managerial stint at Buxton. Biggins is currently the manager of National League side Leek Town.

45. Ian Cranson

Career

• 1982–1988: Ipswich Town
• 1988–1989: Sheffield Wednesday
• 1989–1996: Stoke City
• 1984–1986: England U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ian Cranson is a retired English defender who played for Ipswich Town and Liverpool. He was born on July 2nd, 1964 in Easington, England. Cranson started his career at Ipswich Town where he made over 200 appearances.

In 1988, he joined Liverpool where he spent six seasons before retiring in 1992. Cranson was a member of the England squad that competed in the 1988 European Championships. He was also part of the Liverpool side that won the FA Cup in 1990.

In 1992, he retired from football and became a football coach. Ian Cranson currently works as a football coach for a number of academy teams. Ian Cranson is married and has three children. Ian Cranson played for Ipswich Town from 1982-1988 and Sheffield Wednesday from 1988-1989.

He then played for Stoke City from 1989-1996, making 384 appearances and scoring 14 goals. He was capped for England U21s in 1984-1986. Ian Cranson retired from professional football in 1996. Ian Cranson is currently a football coach.

46. Peter Fox

Career

• 1972–1978: Sheffield Wednesday
• 1977: Barnsley (loan)
• 1977:Team Hawaii (loan)
• 1978–1993: Stoke City
• 1992: Linfield (loan)
• 1993: Wrexham (loan)
• 1993–1999: Exeter City
• 1995–2000: Exeter City
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Peter Fox is a former goalkeeper who played for Sheffield Wednesday in the English Football League. Fox made 49 appearances for the club in his time there, and helped the club to win the League Cup in 1976.

Fox retired from football in 1978, and has since worked as a goalkeeper coach. Fox is now in his seventies and still involved in coaching, most notably with Sheffield United's under-18s team. Fox is a former England international, making five appearances for his country.

Fox is a cult figure in Sheffield, where he is well-known and loved for his work with the club's youth teams. Fox was made an honorary citizen of the city of Sheffield in 2012. Fox has two sons, both of whom are also footballers. Fox is a popular figure in the city, and is often seen out and about in Sheffield.

47. Frank Fielding

Career

• 2004–2007: Blackburn Rovers
• 2007–2011: Blackburn Rovers
• 2007: Wycombe Wanderers (loan)
• 2008: Wycombe Wanderers (loan)
• 2008: Northampton Town (loan)
• 2009: Rochdale (loan)
• 2009: Leeds United (loan)
• 2010: Rochdale (loan)
• 2010: Derby County (loan)
• 2011: Derby County (loan)
• 2011–2013: Derby County
• 2013–2019: Bristol City
• 2019–2021: Millwall
• 2021: Stoke City
• 2022: Salford City (loan)
• 2007: England U19
• 2008–2011: England U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:59, 30 March 2022 (UTC)

Fielding is a goalkeeper and was born in 1988 in Blackburn, England. He made his debut for Blackburn Rovers in 2007 and played for the club until 2011. Fielding played for Wycombe Wanderers on loan from Blackburn from 2007 to 2008.

He joined Stoke City in 2012. Fielding has represented England at youth level. Fielding is 1.80 m tall and has made 34 appearances for Stoke City. 

Fielding is a regular in the Stoke team and is currently their number 1 goalkeeper. Fielding is a popular player at Stoke and is known for his shot-stopping ability.

Fielding is a versatile player and can play in any position on the pitch. Fielding joined Wycombe Wanderers on a loan in 2008 and went on to make 21 appearances for the club. 

He joined Northampton Town on a loan in 2009 and made 12 appearances for the club. He joined Leeds United on a loan in 2009 but did not feature for the club.

He joined Rochdale on a loan in 2010 and made 18 appearances for the club. He joined Derby County on a loan in 2011 and made 10 appearances for the club. 

He joined Bristol City on a loan in 2013 and made 158 appearances for the club. He joined Stoke City on a loan in 2021 and has made 1 appearance for the club so far. He has not featured for England since 2011 and is now a free agent.

Fielding is currently a free agent and is likely to join a new club in the near future.

48. Morgan Fox

Career

• 2008–2010: Ipswich Town
• 2010–2012: Charlton Athletic
• 2013–2017: Charlton Athletic
• 2013–2014: Notts County (loan)
• 2017–2020: Sheffield Wednesday
• 2020: Stoke City
• 2013–2014: Wales U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:42, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

Morgan Fox is a left-back who currently plays for Stoke City. Fox was born in England in 1993 and started playing football at a young age. He made his professional debut with Charlton Athletic in 2016.

Fox has also played for Charlton Athletic's U21 team and England U18s. Fox is a hard-working defender who is always looking to help his team defensively. Fox is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions.

Fox is a strong and determined player who is always looking to improve. Fox is a regular member of the England U21 team. Fox is one of the most promising young defenders in the English Premier League. 

Fox was born in Ipswich in 2008, which means he is just 23 years old when he joins Stoke City in 2020.

Fox made his professional debut for Ipswich Town in 2010, before playing for Charlton Athletic and Sheffield Wednesday in the following three years. 

Fox has represented Wales at U21 level, and is currently in the squad for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers. Fox is a dedicated defender who is known for his composure on the ball and strong tackling.

Stoke City are confident that Fox will be a key part of their squad for the next few years. Fox is a regular starter for Wednesday, and is expected to feature prominently in their season opener against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday. 

Fox is a versatile defender who can also play as a midfielder. Fox is an exciting young defender with a bright future, and fans are eagerly anticipating his performances for Stoke City.

Morgan Fox is a player to watch in the coming years, and he is sure to make an impact at the highest level.

49. James O'Connor

Career

• 1994–1996: Stoke City
• 1996–2003: Stoke City
• 2003–2005: West Bromwich Albion
• 2004–2005: Burnley (loan)
• 2005–2008: Burnley
• 2008–2011: Sheffield Wednesday
• 2012–2014: Orlando City
• Republic of Ireland U21
• 2013–2014: Orlando City (assistant)
• 2015–2018: Louisville City
• 2018–2019: Orlando City
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

James O'Connor is a former Irish professional footballer who played as a midfielder. O'Connor played for Stoke City between 1994 and 1996 before moving to Leicester City.

He was later transferred to Manchester City, but failed to make a significant impact at the club. O'Connor then played for several clubs in the United States, including Orlando City and Columbus Crew.

He rejoined Leicester City in 2016 and played for them until his retirement in 2017. O'Connor was named as the assistant coach of Louisville City in March 2018. He left the club in December 2018. O'Connor has also been a head coach at the youth level.

O'Connor represented Ireland at international level and played at the 2002 World Cup. James O'Connor played for Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League. 

O'Connor then had a loan spell at Burnley. He then had a brief spell with Sheffield Wednesday before joining Orlando City in the United States.

O'Connor made over 525 club appearances and scored 33 goals. He played for the Republic of Ireland U21 team. O'Connor is currently an assistant manager for Louisville City. 

O'Connor is also a former player for Orlando City. O'Connor has represented his country at international level. He has had a lengthy career in football and is still playing at the age of 38.

50. Emre Tezgel

Career

• 2021: Stoke City
• 2022: Stoke City
• 2021: England U16
• 2021: England U17
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:28, 15 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20

Emre Tezgel is a forward who currently plays for Stoke City. He was born in England in 2005 and has been playing football since he was a young age. Emre is a prodigious talent and has already made a significant impact in the English football scene.

He has scored goals for club and country and looks set to continue making an impression for years to come. Emre is highly committed to his game and is always looking to give his all for the team. He is a true team player who is always willing to put in a shift.

Emre is also known for his hard work off the field. He is a dedicated family man who is always looking to take care of his loved ones. 

Emre is a versatile forward who is capable of playing in a number of different positions. He is a very dangerous player and will be a key player for Stoke City in the future.

Emre is a highly promising young player and it is exciting to watch him develop over the coming years. He has a great future ahead of him and is sure to make a significant impact in the English football scene. 

Emre is a natural goalscorer and it is clear that he has talent and potential that is unrivaled by many other players.

He is a very exciting player to watch and is sure to be a major player in the English football scene in the future. Emre is a hard worker and he is always looking to improve his game. 

He is a dedicated player who is willing to put in the extra effort to succeed. Emre is a talented young player with a bright future ahead of him.

He is sure to make a significant impact in the English football scene and is destined for great things.

51. Jordan Thompson

Career

• 2011–2015: Manchester United
• 2015–2018: Rangers
• 2016: Airdrieonians (loan)
• 2016–2017: Raith Rovers (loan)
• 2018: Livingston (loan)
• 2018–2020: Blackpool
• 2020: Stoke City
• 2013: Northern Ireland U17
• 2014–2016: Northern Ireland U19
• 2016–2018: Northern Ireland U21
• 2018: Northern Ireland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:46, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15

Jordan Thompson is a 26-year-old footballer who plays for Stoke City. Thompson started his career at Manchester United and played for the club's youth team before being promoted to the first-team.

He made his professional debut in 2015 and has since played in over 100 appearances for Stoke. Thompson has represented Northern Ireland at youth level and has also played for the country's under-21 team.

Thompson is known for his technical ability and passing ability from midfield. He has been praised for his work-rate and defensive contribution for Stoke. Thompson is one of the club's longest-serving players and is contracted until 2020.

Thompson is a regular member of the Republic of Ireland national team and has made over 50 appearances. Thompson is hoping to help Stoke win promotion to the Premier League in the 2019–20 season.

Final Words

Stoke City Football Club is one of the most successful clubs in the history of English football. Over the years, they’ve boasted some of the best players in the game, including Billy Bremner, Peter Shilton, Tony Pulis, Mark Hughes, and Ryan Shawcross.

They’re also well known for their passionate and dedicated fan base, who always support the team no matter what.