- Born
- Birth namePeter Leslie Shilton
- Nickname
- Shilts
- Height6′ 1″ (1.86 m)
- Peter Shilton showed great promise as a goalkeeper from an early age. He replaced World Cup winner Gordon Banks in goal for Leicester City when he was just aged 17. For most of the 1970s his main rival for the position of England goalkeeper was Ray Clemence, but the appointment of Bobby Robson as England coach in 1982 meant that Shilton became the automatic choice as England goalie every time.
Despite his obvious qualities, though, Shilton had his critics. Some blamed him for Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, when the short Argentinian managed to jump high and punch the ball past Shilton and into the net. And then, in the 1990 World Cup, more questions were asked of 40-year-old Shilton when, in the semi-final against West Germany, England went behind to a deflected free-kick that sailed over Shilton's head. Also, in the penalty shootout that ensued, Shilton decided to wait for every West German penalty to be struck before reacting to them. After England lost the shootout, some suggested that, had he speculated, he would have stood a better chance of making a save.
These criticisms, however, should not be allowed to obscure the fact that he was widely accepted as one of world football's most outstanding goalkeepers for many years. The 1990 World Cup marked the end of a very long England career in which he had accumulated 125 caps, more than any other player. He was awarded an MBE in 1986 and an OBE in 1991. He was, without question, a dedicated professional who was appreciated by the many coaches he played for and the many players who relied on him as the last line of defence. Many young goalkeepers still name him as an inspiration.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous - Peter Shilton is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He holds the record for playing more games for the England men's national football team than anyone else, earning 125 caps, and holds the all-time record for the most competitive appearances in world football - 1,390.
His 30-year career included spells at 11 clubs. Shilton had the distinction of playing over 100 league games for five clubs. During his time at Nottingham Forest F.C., Shilton won many honors, including the First Division championship, two European Cups, a UEFA Super Cup, and the Football League Cup. He represented England at UEFA Euro 1980, the 1982 FIFA World Cup Spain (1982), the 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico (1986), UEFA Euro 1988 (1988) and the 1990 FIFA World Cup Italy (1990). Shilton did not make his World Cup finals debut until the age of 32, but he played in 17 finals matches and shares the record of 10 clean sheets in World Cup finals matches with French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez.
- IMDb mini biography by: Tango Papa
- SpouseSteph Shilton(December 17, 2016 - present)
- Long arms
- His curly hair
- Is England's most capped player, winning 125 caps as goalkeeper from 1970 to 1990.
- Played for Leicester City (1966-1974), Stoke City (1974-1977), Nottingham Forest (1977-1982), Southampton (1982-1987), Derby County (1987-1992), Plymouth Argyle (1992-1995) (player/manager), Wimbledon (1995), Bolton Wanderers (1995), Coventry City (1995-1996), West Ham United (1996), and Leyton Orient (1996-1997).
- His son, Sam, also became a professional footballer, playing as a midfielder/defender and made over 100 appearances for Hinckley United.
- Astonishingly continued his playing career up until the age of 47, Shilton's 1,000th Football League game being the match between Leyton Orient and Brighton & Hove Albion in December 1996. He played his 1,005th and final match in January 1997.
- Became Bolton Wanderers oldest ever player when he appeared in their play-off semi final defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers in May 1995 at the age of 46.
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