John Aldridge
Forward · 1979 to 1997
- Goals
- 429
- Appearances
- 788
- Goals per game
- 0.54
- Major honours
- 18
Scored 148 of 429 career goals for Tranmere Rovers, at 0.58 per game.
Goals by age
Career total by age
| Age | Goals |
|---|---|
| 21 | 16 |
| 22 | 28 |
| 23 | 40 |
| 24 | 61 |
| 25 | 92 |
| 26 | 126 |
| 27 | 157 |
| 28 | 180 |
| 29 | 209 |
| 30 | 240 |
| 31 | 263 |
| 32 | 281 |
| 33 | 311 |
| 34 | 332 |
| 35 | 353 |
| 36 | 377 |
| 37 | 404 |
| 38 | 424 |
| 39 | 429 |
Career totals
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals | Per game | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport County | 1979–1983 | 213 | 88 | 0.41 | 21% |
| Oxford United | 1983–1986 | 142 | 90 | 0.63 | 21% |
| Liverpool | 1986–1989 | 104 | 63 | 0.61 | 15% |
| Real Sociedad | 1989–1990 | 75 | 40 | 0.53 | 9% |
| Tranmere Rovers | 1991–1997 | 254 | 148 | 0.58 | 34% |
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| League | 487 | 247 |
| Domestic cup | 39 | 21 |
| League cup | 41 | 24 |
| Continental | 8 | 3 |
| Other | 21 | 11 |
Competition splits are available for 77% of this player's seasons.
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| England | 713 | 389 |
| Spain | 75 | 40 |
Honours
| Premier League | 1 time · 1987–88 |
|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1 time · 1988–89 |
| League Cup | 1 time · 1985–86 |
| FA Charity Shield | 2 times · 1988 and 1989 |
| Football League Second Division | 1 time · 1984–85 |
| Football League Third Division | 1 time · 1983–84 |
| Welsh Cup | 1 time · 1979–80 |
| Football League First Division top scorer | 3 times · 1987–88, 1994–95, and 1995–96 |
|---|---|
| PFA Team of the Year | 3 times · 1991–92 Second Division, 1992–93 First Division, and 1994–95 First Division |
| BBC Goal of the Season | 2 times · 1987–88 and 1988–89 |
| FAI Senior International Player of the Year | 1 time · 1992 |
| Football League Second Division top scorer | 1 time · 1984–85 |
Common questions
- How many goals has John Aldridge scored?
- 429 goals in 788 appearances across club and international football.
- Which club did John Aldridge score the most goals for?
- 148 goals for Tranmere Rovers, more than for any other club.
- How many trophies has John Aldridge won?
- 18 major honours, counting team titles and individual awards.
- What was John Aldridge's best season?
- 34 goals in 1984–85 for Oxford United, the highest of the career.
Where they rank
John Aldridge updated Jul 26, 2026 · Wikipedia