Former Tottenham and Chelsea striker Jimmy Greaves MBE, known as one of the greatest goalscorers English football has ever produced, has died at the age of 81. 

Spurs announced that their all-time record goalscorer and one of their greatest players in the club’s history passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning.

We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Jimmy’s family and friends at this sad time.

Rest in peace, Jimmy. Club Statement.

Nicknamed ‘Greavsie’, he was the greatest goalscorer of his generation, scoring 447 goals across his club career including an unrivalled 220 for Tottenham, 132 strikes for fellow London club Chelsea and 44 goals in 57 games for England.

Jimmy was part of the @FIFAWorldCup-winning squad and scored a remarkable 44 goals in 57 games for the #ThreeLions.

In 1963, his natural finishing skills helped Tottenham Hotspur win the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup – the first ever English club to lift a UEFA trophy.

🏟 579 appearances
⚽️ 382 goals
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 44 England goals
🏆 1961/1962 Serie A
🏆 2x FA Cup
🏆 2x Charity Shield
🏆 1962/1963 Cup Winners’ Cup
🏆 1966 World Cup

Jimmy Greaves, a legend of the game 👏