Les Ferdinand

Sir Les — Newcastle's beloved centre-forward whose combination of power and technique made him one of the Premier League's finest early strikers.

Sir Les — Newcastle's beloved centre-forward whose combination of power and technique made him one of the Premier League's finest early strikers. Football at the highest level rewards technical mastery, physical conditioning and the mental fortitude to perform consistently across a long and unrelenting career. Career highlights included 149 Premier League goals, 17 England caps. The dedication required to reach elite level in football and sustain that performance over many seasons is rarely appreciated, yet Eric's career record speaks precisely to that kind of exceptional commitment. Eric's career stands as a testament to the dedication and competitive focus that sustained excellence in football demands across many years at the top. Eric Cantona Era - Les Ferdinand's achievements in football were built on technical discipline, physical preparation and competitive commitment that allowed performance to be maintained at the very top across multiple seasons.

Physical striker with excellent aerial ability, clinical finishing and strong hold-up play

One of England's finest strikers of the Premier League era, known for his aerial ability and clinical finishing

• 149 Premier League goals
• 17 England caps

Club Career

Club	Period	Fee	Apps	Goals
Newcastle United	1995–1997	£6m	68	41
Hayes	1986–1987	—	0	0
Southall	1987–1987	—	0	0
Brentford	1987–1988	—	15	1
Besiktas	1988–1989	—	0	0
Leicester City	2003–2005	—	47	9
Bolton Wanderers	2005–2006	—	29	8
Reading	2006–2006	—	8	0
Watford	2006–2007	—	6	1
Queens Park Rangers	1988–1995	—	163	80
Tottenham Hotspur	1997–2003	£6m	132	33
West Ham United	2003–2003	—	10	2
Great Britain	—	—	17	5