Who is the best number 10 in Tottenham Hotspur history?

Crafty playmakers and versatile attackers have all taken Spurs' number 10, with a mix of legendary names and forgotten favourites in a fiercely debated category. Where do you stand?

1

Teddy Sheringham

Wore #10 and formed one of the Premier League's most intelligent striking partnerships, known for his movement, hold-up play and eye for goal.

1000pts

2

James Maddison

Creative English midfielder who took the #10 shirt in 2024, immediately becoming one of the Premier League's most dangerous playmakers.

795pts

3

Gary Lineker

Wore #10 in the early 1990s and scored 80 goals in 138 appearances for Spurs, one of the most clinical finishers in English football history.

624pts

4

Harry Kane

Tottenham's all-time record scorer wore #10 and delivered 280 goals in 435 appearances, the most prolific centre-forward in the club's history.

555pts

5

Paul Gascoigne

Wore #10 before the permanent numbering era and produced some of the most thrilling individual performances Spurs have ever seen, an English icon.

555pts

6

Robbie Keane

Wore #10 in multiple spells, making 306 appearances and becoming one of Spurs' most beloved strikers with 122 goals and legendary celebrations.

535pts

7

Martin Peters

England World Cup winner who made 287 appearances for Spurs and wore the attacking midfield shirt during a successful period in the club's history.

468pts

8

Jimmy Greaves

Tottenham and England legend who wore the positional #10 shirt and is the club's all-time record scorer with 266 goals, one of the greatest finishers of all time.

357pts

9

Emmanuel Adebayor

Togolese striker who briefly wore #10 at Spurs and delivered a memorable Premier League season before moving on from the club.

208pts