Chris Waddle

English footballer and winger known for his skill, creativity and pace. Made 62 England appearances and won three consecutive Ligue 1 titles with Marseille.

Christopher Roland Waddle was born in Hepworth, West Yorkshire in 1960. He developed at Newcastle United before Tottenham signed him in 1985. His three seasons at Spurs produced 42 goals in 138 appearances before Marseille paid £4.5 million in 1989 — the fourth-highest transfer in history at the time. His three years in France were the finest of his career — he won three consecutive Division 1 titles (1990, 1991, 1992) and reached the European Cup final, being named the French league's best player. He returned to England with Sheffield Wednesday (1992–96). He earned 62 England caps, scoring 6 goals. His missed penalty in the 1990 World Cup semi-final shootout against Germany is one of English football's most painful moments. His dribbling ability — running at defenders with a deceptive, unpredictable style — and his creative intelligence made him one of the most technically gifted English wingers of his era. He later worked as a commentator and pundit.

Creative winger with exceptional dribbling skills, pace and crossing ability

One of England's most skilful wingers who achieved great success in France

• Ligue 1 3x (Marseille)
• French Footballer of Year 2x
• 62 England caps
• Ligue 1 1990
• Ligue 1 1991
• Ligue 1 1992

Club Career

Club	Period	Fee	Apps	Goals
Tow Law Town	1978–1980	—	—	—
Newcastle United	1980–1985	—	170	46
Tottenham Hotspur	1985–1989	—	138	33
Marseille	1989–1992	£4.5m	107	22
Sheffield Wednesday	1992–1996	—	109	10
Falkirk	1996–1996	—	4	1
Bradford City	1996–1997	—	25	6
Sunderland	1997–1997	—	7	1
Burnley	1997–1999	—	32	1
Torquay United	2000–2002	—	7	0
Worksop Town	2002–2002	—	60	3
Glapwell	2002–2002	—	2	0
Stocksbridge Park Steels	2013–2013	—	1	0
Hallam	2013–2013	—	0	0
Great Britain	—	—	62	6