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Football Biography

Matthew Le Tissier

British · Born 1968

One ClubSouthamptonPenalty King
Attacking Midfielder
209
goals
47
penalty goals

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Southampton's one-club legend whose goals-to-appearances ratio and technically brilliant play made him arguably the most gifted player never to win a senior England cap properly.

Matthew Le Tissier spent his entire professional career at Southampton, scoring 209 goals in 540 appearances — a remarkable return for a predominantly attacking midfielder. He scored 47 Premier League penalties and missed just one. His trademark dribbling and audacious finishes made him one of the most entertaining players of his era. He earned just eight England caps despite his extraordinary talent.

He scored 47 Premier League penalties and missed just one — a record conversion rate.

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Career Honours

  • Premier League Hall of Fame nominee
  • Southampton all-time great