Prolific striker whose intelligence, vision and link-up play made him one of England's finest forwards across three decades.
Edward Paul Sheringham was born in Highams Park, London on 2 April 1966. He began his career at Millwall, where he scored over 100 goals before joining Nottingham Forest in 1991. A move to Tottenham Hotspur in 1992 saw him become one of the Premier League's most consistent scorers. In 1997 he joined Manchester United, where he famously scored the equaliser in the 1999 Champions League final against Bayern Munich, helping complete an unprecedented Treble. He won three Premier League titles and the Champions League at Old Trafford. He returned to Spurs before spells at Portsmouth and West Ham. Internationally, Sheringham earned 51 caps and scored 11 goals for England, featuring at Euro 96 and the 2002 World Cup. He was named PFA Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year in 2001 at the age of 35.
Scoring crucial goals in Manchester United's 1999 treble season
He won PFA Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year in the same season at age 35, the oldest player ever to receive either award.
Did You Know?How They Played
Deep-lying forward with excellent vision, passing range and ability to drop into midfield to create chances
Lasting Impact
One of the most intelligent strikers of his generation with exceptional vision and passing ability
Career Honours
- Premier League 3x
- Champions League 1999
- FA Cup 1x
- Premier League 1999
- Premier League 2000
- Premier League 2001
- FA Cup 1999
- Intercontinental Cup 1999
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millwall | 1983–1991 | 330 | 111 | #9 |
| Nottingham Forest | 1991–1992 | 42 | 14 | #9 |
| Manchester United | 1997–2001 | 104 | 46 | #10 |
| Aldershot | 1984–1985 | 41 | 13 | — |
| Colchester United | 2004–2005 | 32 | 12 | — |
| West Ham United | 2004–2008 | 76 | 14 | — |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 1992–1997 | 166 | 78 | #9 |
| Portsmouth | 2003–2004 | 35 | 9 | — |
 England | — | 51 | 11 | — |