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Bobby Moore: Career Stats, Clubs and Honours
Bobby Moore career statistics, clubs, senior international record, major honours, playing style and all-time defender ranking case.
Summary
Moore built authority through anticipation, clean tackling and a composure that held when the match became historic.
Quick facts
- Primary role
- Centre back
- Senior career
- 1958–1983
- Major clubs
- West Ham United, Fulham
- Senior national record
- 108 caps / 2 goals for England
- Defenders ranking
- #9 in The Top Football's all-time list
Verified record
Career statistics
Senior club league appearances and goals, plus official senior international caps and goals.
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | 1958–1974 | 544 | 24 |
| Fulham | 1974–1977 | 124 | 1 |
| San Antonio Thunder | 1976 | 24 | 1 |
| Seattle Sounders | 1978 | 7 | 0 |
| Herning Fremad | 1978 | 9 | 0 |
| Carolina Lightnin' | 1983 | 8 | 0 |
| Club total | — | 716 | 26 |
| National team | Years | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1962–1973 | 108 | 2 |
Major team honours
- England FIFA World Cup ×1
- West Ham United FA Cup ×1
- West Ham United European Cup Winners' Cup ×1
Stats sources: WorldFootball — Bobby Moore record .
Career path
Moore’s club identity belongs to West Ham, where he made 646 league and cup appearances before moving to Fulham. Later spells abroad extended the playing career, but the FA Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup years at West Ham define it.
Playing style
He was not dependent on speed or aerial intimidation. Moore read the forward’s next touch, stepped into the lane and used the ball well enough to turn the interception into possession.
International record
Moore captained England to the 1966 World Cup and won 108 caps. His tackle on Jairzinho in 1970 and the pass that started England’s fourth goal in the 1966 final show both halves of his game.
All-time ranking case
For England, Moore remains the standard for calm captaincy and technically controlled central defending. That is the basis for placing him at number 9 in our best football defenders of all time ranking.
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