Jimmy Greaves
Forward · 1955 to 1979
- Goals
- 513
- Appearances
- 764
- Goals per game
- 0.67
- Major honours
- 22
Scored 268 of 513 career goals for Tottenham Hotspur, at 0.70 per game.
Goals by age
Career total by age
| Age | Goals |
|---|---|
| 17 | 24 |
| 18 | 61 |
| 19 | 93 |
| 20 | 145 |
| 21 | 189 |
| 22 | 239 |
| 23 | 283 |
| 24 | 324 |
| 25 | 342 |
| 26 | 378 |
| 27 | 408 |
| 28 | 444 |
| 29 | 459 |
| 30 | 468 |
| 35 | 468 |
| 36 | 488 |
| 37 | 506 |
| 38 | 513 |
| 39 | 513 |
Career totals
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals | Per game | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London XI | 1955 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 | 0% |
| Chelsea | 1957–1960 | 169 | 132 | 0.78 | 28% |
| AC Milan | 1961 | 13 | 9 | 0.69 | 2% |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 1961–1969 | 381 | 268 | 0.70 | 57% |
| West Ham United | 1969–1970 | 40 | 13 | 0.33 | 3% |
| Brentwood Town | 1975 | 0 | 0 | Not recorded | 0% |
| Chelmsford City | 1976 | 38 | 20 | 0.53 | 4% |
| Barnet | 1977–1978 | 64 | 25 | 0.39 | 5% |
| Woodford Town | 1979 | 0 | 0 | Not recorded | 0% |
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| League | 602 | 395 |
| Domestic cup | 56 | 42 |
| League cup | 11 | 7 |
| Other | 38 | 25 |
| International | 57 | 44 |
Competition splits are available for 91% of this player's seasons.
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| England | 692 | 458 |
| Italy | 13 | 9 |
Country splits are available for 95% of this player's seasons.
Honours
| World Cup | 1 time · 1966 |
|---|---|
| Serie A | 1 time · 1961–62 |
| FA Cup | 2 times · 1961–62 and 1966–67 |
| British Home Championship | 5 times · 1959–60 (shared), 1960–61, 1963–64 (shared), 1964–65, and 1965–66 |
| FA Charity Shield | 2 times · 1962 and 1967 (shared) |
| European Cup Winners' Cup | 1 time · 1962–63 |
| Football League First Division Golden Boot | 6 times · 1958–59, 1960–61, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65, and 1968–69 |
|---|---|
| FA Cup top scorer | 3 times · 1961–62, 1964–65, and 1966–67 |
| UEFA Cup Winners' Cup top scorer | 1 time · 1962–63 |
Common questions
- How many goals has Jimmy Greaves scored?
- 513 goals in 764 appearances across club and international football.
- Which club did Jimmy Greaves score the most goals for?
- 268 goals for Tottenham Hotspur, more than for any other club.
- How many trophies has Jimmy Greaves won?
- 22 major honours, counting team titles and individual awards.
- What was Jimmy Greaves's best season?
- 44 goals in 1962–63 for Tottenham Hotspur, the highest of the career.
- How many international goals does Jimmy Greaves have?
- 44 goals in 57 appearances for England.
Where they rank
Jimmy Greaves updated Jul 18, 2026 · Wikipedia