Everton are one of England’s founding giants, with a proud tradition stretching from Dixie Dean to the title-winning side of the 1980s. These are the ten greatest Toffees.

1. 1

   Dixie Dean

   Everton · England

   The scorer of a record 60 league goals in a single season, an all-time legend.

2. 2

   Neville Southall

   Everton · Wales

   The club’s record appearance-maker and one of the finest goalkeepers of his era.

3. 3

   Alan Ball

   Everton · England

   A World Cup winner and the tireless engine of the great late-1960s side.

4. 4

   Howard Kendall

   Everton · England

   A fine midfielder as a player and the club’s greatest manager.

5. 5

   Graeme Sharp

   Everton · Scotland

   A prolific, powerful striker of the title-winning 1980s team.

6. 6

   Kevin Ratcliffe

   Everton · Wales

   A quick, commanding defender and the captain of the club’s most successful side.

7. 7

   Bob Latchford

   Everton · England

   A much-loved and prolific centre-forward of the 1970s.

8. 8

   Duncan Ferguson

   Everton · Scotland

   A fearsome, cult-hero striker cherished on the blue half of Merseyside.

9. 9

   Tim Cahill

   Everton · Australia

   A goalscoring midfielder of remarkable timing and a great fan favourite.

10. 10

    Leighton Baines

    Everton · England

    A reliable, attack-minded full-back and a one-club stalwart of the modern era.

A LeaguePaper editorial ranking — opinion, offered for argument.