British · Acton, England · Born 8 December 1966Sir Les — Newcastle's beloved centre-forward whose combination of power and technique made him one of the Premier League's finest early strikers.
Les Ferdinand scored 149 Premier League goals across a career spent primarily with Queens Park Rangers, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, establishing himself as one of the most consistent English strikers of the 1990s. Powerful in the air and clinical in front of goal, he earned 17 England caps and remains a beloved figure at both QPR and Newcastle for his goal-scoring exploits. Known as "Sir Les" to Newcastle fans for his goal-scoring exploits in a title-chasing side of the mid-1990s, he later moved into football administration and coaching roles.
Being one of the Premier League's most prolific strikers in the 1990s
How They Played
Physical striker with excellent aerial ability, clinical finishing and strong hold-up play
Lasting Impact
One of England's finest strikers of the Premier League era, known for his aerial ability and clinical finishing
Career Honours
- 149 Premier League goals
- 17 England caps
| 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 |
British Athletes