Neville Southall
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Neville Southall (born September 16, 1958 in Llandudno, Wales) is a former professional footballer, playing the position of goalkeeper. Southall's career spanned much of the 1980s and 1990s.
Most famously, Southall played for Everton where he made a club record 578 league appearances and won two football league championships. He also played internationally for Wales, winning 92 caps: another record. Unfortunately for Southall, his career coincided with English clubs being banned from European competitions following the Heysel Stadium disaster, and the Welsh team never qualified for a major tournament during his career. He retired in 2002 at the age of 43. He also played for Bury, Bradford City, Stoke City, Rhyl, Southend United, York City, Shrewsbury Town, Huddersfield Town and Torquay United.
| Preceded by: Ian Rush | Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year 1985 | Succeeded by: Gary Lineker |