Gary Lineker
England's Golden Boot winner: great goals, zero cautions.
via Wikipedia: 1986 FIFA World Cup · see source
Gary Lineker, an English striker from football's late-20th century peak, turned out clinical finishes while maintaining spotless sportsmanship. Playing forward for England in high-stakes tournaments, he scored vital goals under pressure without ever breaking fair play rules. His FIFA World Cup record hinges on the 1986 tournament in Mexico, where he won the Golden Boot as top scorer. Lineker stays among the rare players to pair serious goal output with a clean disciplinary sheet across every international match.
Quick Facts
- Birth name
- Gary Winston Lineker
- Born
- 30 November 1960
- Birthplace
- Leicester, England
- Height
- 1.77 m / 5 ft 10 in
- Position
- Striker
- Total caps
- 461
- Total goals
- 238
Facts from the source article.
Background
Lineker's international career is defined by his performance at the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, where he scored six goals to win the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer. It also does not mention his international caps, his disciplinary record, or the FIFA Fair Play Award.
Did You Know?
- The tournament was played in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June 1986.
- Argentina won the 1986 World Cup, captained by Diego Maradona.
- Canada, Denmark, and Iraq made their first appearances at the final stage in 1986.
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