The 10 Most Iconic Spurs Players Of All Time

If you’re a true Spurs fan, then you’ll probably know that the team has played host to some of the most iconic players of all time. Whether it’s legendary strikers, immovable goalkeepers, or play-making midfielders, Tottenham is the place to go if you want to see great football. You might even have placed a wager or two on the legal sports betting websites found on betstation.com, and if you have, then you’ll be familiar with watching as Spurs hammer it home yet again for another victory thanks to their unbeatable squad. Here are the 10 most iconic Spurs players of all time.

Sol Campbell

As a defender for England, Campbell was subject to some truly unforgivable racist abuse, which is disgusting. Football should be for everyone, after all, and Campbell was a world-class defender whose tenure with Spurs saw the club achieve multiple incredible feats. He was also awarded with the Player of the Year award for Spurs several times in a row, so that should tell you just how fearful strikers became when they entered Campbell’s half of the pitch.

Ron Henry

Henry dates back to Spurs’ golden years; he was part of the incredible 1961 Spurs side that scored the FA Cup and the First Division championship (for that was what the Premier League was known as back then). Another great defender, Henry cements Spurs’ reputation as a team that simply does not concede goals. He played more than 200 games for his team, making him a truly loyal and invaluable member of the squad from the early 50s to the mid-60s.

Glenn Hoddle

No list of the greatest Spurs players of all time would be complete without the legend that is Glenn Hoddle. You might know him better from his tenure as England manager, but before that life, Hoddle played as a midfielder between 1975 and 1987, where he set up some of the most breathtaking plays Spurs had ever seen. Midfielders should be able to demonstrate superlative all-rounder finesse, and that’s exactly what Hoddle brought to every game he played.

Gary Lineker

Unlike many players, Lineker isn’t really associated with a single club. He played for Leicester, Everton, and Barcelona before he moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 1989, and although he spent the longest time with Leicester, many fans will probably know him best from his time with Spurs. Lineker was apparently not always the most accurate striker in training, but when it came down to it, he could perform for his team. He also never got a yellow or red card across his entire career, which is impressive.

Paul Gascoigne

Despite being dogged by problems throughout his career, Gascoigne managed to prove himself a star over and over again at Spurs, where he played 92 games and scored 19 goals across those games. As an attacking midfielder, it was Gascoigne’s job to make sure his strikers got where they needed to go, and his skill with the ball was unmatched during his time at Spurs. Remember him for his footballing prowess, not his personal life.

Teddy Sheringham

Many people forget that Teddy Sheringham was a key part of Spurs’ lineup between 1992 and 1997, largely because he’s better-known for helping Manchester United achieve the treble in 1999. However, Sheringham’s tenure with Spurs helped the club to climb from relative obscurity to glory, and thanks to his technique and speed on the pitch, he was a huge part of the squad’s strategy during that time. He would later make a return to Spurs in 2001.

David Ginola

In the late 90s, Spurs were in something of a slump. The team wasn’t really achieving much by way of titles or recognition, but that all came to an end with the signing of David Ginola. The winger helped Spurs to win the Football League Cup in 1999, more than earning the title of “the assassin of French soccer”. Ginola’s deadly accuracy and precision, as well as his ability to cut through opposition defence, elevated him and his squad out of their troubled period.

Jimmy Greaves

We couldn’t put this list together without mentioning the legendary Jimmy Greaves, who still stands as the club’s best goalscorer of all time. Over 321 matches, Jimmy Greaves managed to score 220 goals, which works out at an average of around 0.7 goals per game. He also accompanied Spurs on their journey to lifting up two FA Cups, so we’re betting that Tottenham Hotspur’s management is glad they signed him and poached him away from AC Milan.

Harry Kane

When it comes to modern talent, it’s difficult to match Harry Kane. He may well end up challenging Greaves’ record for most goals scored for his club by the end of his tenure; he’s played 281 games for Spurs and has scored 184 goals across those games, so there’s every chance he might surpass Greaves by the time he hangs up his boots. Kane became legendary as part of the 2021 Euro squad that very nearly achieved victory over Italy, so he’s earned his place in the history books.

Danny Blanchflower

We end our list with a legend of the sport. Blanchflower’s time with Spurs lasted between 1954 and 1963, so he played during one of the team’s many glory eras. In fact, he placed “glory” at the centre of his strategy; he once famously said that football “is about glory”, which is a legend you can still see outside White Hart Lane if you travel there today. Blanchflower is truly one of the greatest midfielders Spurs has ever known, and he’s rightfully recognised as such today.