Who is the greatest player to ever grace a football pitch? In this regular feature I will be profiling a true hero of the game; the kind of player whose mere presence on the pitch is enough to inspire his team to victory. The best of the best, who deserves a place in any football hall of fame. Agree or disagree? Feel free to comment!

Name:
Gary Linekar

Age:
47

Clubs played for:
1978-1985 – Leicester City
1985-1986 – Everton
1986-1989 – Barcelona
1989-1992 – Tottenham Hotspur
1992-1994 – Grampus Eight

Career highlights:
• 1985 – English League Top Scorer
• 1986 – English League Top Scorer
• 1986 – FIFA World Cup Golden Boot
• 1988 – Copa del Rey
• 1989 – UEFA Cup Winners Cup
• 1990 – English League Top Scorer

Believe it or not:
Known as football’s golden boy, Gary Linekar’s he was known throughout his career in the public eye as Mr Nice Guy. A series of adverts for Walkers Crisps took advantage of this however, and portrayed him as a mean-hearted chap who stole packets of crisps from small boys. They were hilarious; as I’m sure you’d agree. He’ll be stealing kids’ football boots (http://www.bizrate.co.uk/footballequipment1/football-boots–firm-ground-football-boots/age-gender–children/all-your-football-equipment-here–football-boots/products__att650318–723660-__att683178–1035-__att723645–650318-.html) next.

Where is he now:
When he is not making Walkers crisp adverts, he is presenting Match of the Day for the BBC. It is hard to judge which one he is better at.

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