Gary Lineker
Forward · 1978 to 1994
- Goals
- 331
- Appearances
- 652
- Goals per game
- 0.51
- Major honours
- 26
Scored 103 of 331 career goals for Leicester City, at 0.48 per game.
Goals by age
Career total by age
| Age | Goals |
|---|---|
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 7 |
| 21 | 26 |
| 22 | 52 |
| 23 | 74 |
| 24 | 109 |
| 25 | 157 |
| 26 | 187 |
| 27 | 210 |
| 28 | 224 |
| 29 | 258 |
| 30 | 286 |
| 31 | 323 |
| 32 | 328 |
| 33 | 331 |
Career totals
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals | Per game | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester City | 1978–1984 | 216 | 103 | 0.48 | 36% |
| Everton | 1985 | 57 | 40 | 0.70 | 14% |
| Barcelona | 1986–1988 | 137 | 52 | 0.38 | 18% |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 1989–1991 | 138 | 80 | 0.58 | 28% |
| Nagoya Grampus Eight | 1993–1994 | 24 | 8 | 0.33 | 3% |
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| League | 435 | 232 |
| Domestic cup | 34 | 17 |
| League cup | 35 | 17 |
| Continental | 24 | 4 |
| Other | 6 | 2 |
| International | 80 | 48 |
Competition splits are available for 94% of this player's seasons.
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| England | 411 | 223 |
| Spain | 137 | 52 |
| Japan | 24 | 8 |
Honours
| Copa del Rey | 1 time · 1987–88 |
|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1 time · 1990–91 |
| FA Charity Shield | 2 times · 1985 and 1991 (shared) |
| European Cup Winners' Cup | 1 time · 1988–89 |
| Football League Second Division | 1 time · 1979–80 |
| World Cup Golden Boot | 1 time · 1986 |
|---|---|
| English First Division top scorer | 3 times · 1984–85, 1985–86, and 1989–90 |
| FWA Footballer of the Year | 2 times · 1985–86 and 1991–92 |
| Onze Mondial | 2 times · 1986 and 1987 |
| PFA Team of the Year | 2 times · 1989–90 First Division and 1991–92 First Division |
| World XI | 2 times · 1986 and 1987 |
| English Football Hall of Fame | 1 time · 2003 |
| English Second Division top scorer | 1 time · 1982–83 |
| FIFA Fair Play Award | 1 time · 1990 |
| FIFA World Cup All-Star Team | 1 time · 1986 |
| FWA Tribute Award | 1 time · 1997 |
| Onze de Bronze | 1 time · 1986 |
| PFA Players' Player of the Year | 1 time · 1985–86 |
| PFA Team of the Century (1977–1996) | 1 time · 2007 |
Common questions
- How many goals has Gary Lineker scored?
- 331 goals in 652 appearances across club and international football.
- Which club did Gary Lineker score the most goals for?
- 103 goals for Leicester City, more than for any other club.
- How many trophies has Gary Lineker won?
- 26 major honours, counting team titles and individual awards.
- What was Gary Lineker's best season?
- 40 goals in 1985–86 for Everton, the highest of the career.
- How many international goals does Gary Lineker have?
- 48 goals in 80 appearances for England.
Where they rank
Gary Lineker updated Jul 18, 2026 · Wikipedia