British · West Ham, England · Born 11 July 1965West Ham and Everton striker whose 213 top-flight goals across fifteen seasons made him one of the most prolific English strikers of his generation.
Tony Cottee scored 213 goals across the top two English divisions, primarily for West Ham United and Everton, establishing himself as one of the most reliable poachers of his generation in the late 1980s and 1990s. He earned seven England caps and remains one of West Ham's most celebrated post-war strikers, later enjoying a career in football broadcasting. His clinical finishing and consistency across two spells with West Ham United either side of a successful stint at Everton made him one of English football's most reliable strikers of his era.
Being one of the most prolific goalscorers in English football during the 1980s
He scored on his England debut against Sweden in 1986.
Did You Know?How They Played
Clinical finisher with excellent positioning and movement in the penalty area
Lasting Impact
Remembered as a clinical finisher who enjoyed two successful spells at West Ham United
Career Honours
- 213 First Division/Premier League goals
- 7 England caps
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 1988–1994 | £2.05m | 205 | 99 | — |
| Leicester City | 1997–2000 | — | 76 | 12 | — |
| West Ham United | 1982–1988 | £2.2m | 213 | 93 | #10 |
| Norwich City | 2000–2001 | — | 37 | 8 | — |
| Birmingham City | 1994–1997 | — | 84 | 28 | — |
| Barnet | 2001–2002 | — | 35 | 9 | — |
| Millwall | 2002–2003 | — | 22 | 3 | — |
 Great Britain | — | — | 7 | — | — |
British Athletes