Top 5 British footballers to play abroad

#2 Gary Lineker

The England legend, who holds the national record for most goals scored in FIFA World Cup finals which is a remarkable 10, had 3 brilliant season’s with Barcelona. The striker arrived at Barcelona fresh after winning the Golden Boot in the 1986 World Cup for £2,800,000 from Everton, where he fired 38 goals helping them win the Community Shield.

Lineker was a success with the Catlan club, scoring 21 goals in 41 appearances in his debut season including a hat-trick against Real Madrid in the fierce El Clasico in spite of being played out of position. The striker won his first trophy with Barca in 1988 when they lifted the Copa Del Ray and also helped the team win the European Cup Winners Cup in 1989 which was his final season with the club. Lineker left Barca for Tottenham after differences with Johan Cruyff but will be fondly remembered for his time with the Spanish club.

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