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Peter Leslie Shilton CBE (born 18 September 1949) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. His 31-year career included spells at 11 clubs and he has the unique distinction of playing over 1,000 English league games, including in excess of 100 for five different clubs.
Biography. Peter Shilton OBE , started his Goalkeeping career as an apprentice for Leicester City at 15 years old, making his debut at 16 becoming the youngest player to have played for his hometown club. At the age of 17 Peter started playing for the club after they sold Gordon Banks.
Since that appearance, only two goalkeepers have appeared for England at a younger age (Joe Hart in 2008 and Jack Butland in 2012). By the time of his last appearance in 1990, Shilton was the third-oldest player to appear for the Three Lions, aged 40 years and 292 days.
Dec 30, 2023 · Ex-England footballer Peter Shilton said he was "surprised and delighted" to be appointed CBE in the New Year Honours. Shilton, who lives in Essex, was given the award for services to...
May 8, 2024 · Ex-England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has been appointed CBE, awarded for services to football and the prevention of gambling harm. Shilton, who lives near Colchester, attended a ceremony at...
6 days ago · 2 Peter Shilton Notable clubs: Leicester City, Stoke City, Nottingham Forest Shilton was an intelligent shot-stopper who was known for his physical presence, handling, positional sense, composure ...
1 day ago · The Argentinian star famously punched the ball beyond England goalkeeper Peter Shilton to open the at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The match ended 2-1.
2 days ago · England legend Peter Shilton believes Gareth Southgate has “proven everyone wrong” with a pivotal decision made during his team’s semi-final clash against the Netherlands.The Three Lions ...
After a trophy-laden and record-setting club and international career, England's greatest ever goalkeeper, Peter Shilton, could rightly look forward to an equally successful post-playing career.
Peter Leslie Shilton is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for England National Football Team and various clubs in England. He is the most capped player for...
