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Jimmy Greenhoff

English footballer · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Born 1946 · age 80

James Greenhoff is an English former footballer. He was a skilful forward but, although capped five times at under-23 level, he never played for the full side and is labelled as the finest English player never to play for England. He made nearly 600 appearances in league football.

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Career 9

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Rochdale A.F.C.1983-1984160
Port Vale F.C.1981-1983485
Toronto Blizzard1981246
Crewe Alexandra F.C.1980-1981114
Manchester United F.C.1976-19809726
Stoke City F.C.1969-197627476
Birmingham City F.C.1968-19693114
England U211968-197651
Leeds United F.C.1963-19689421

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His younger brother Brian was also a professional footballer.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1946 · age 80