This is a list of notable footballers who have played for Middlesbrough. Generally, this means players that have played 100 or more first-class matches for the club, or been an officially designated captain.
Players are listed according to the date of their first-team debut for the club. Appearances are for first-team competitive matches only; wartime matches are excluded. Substitute appearances included. Names in bold are currently active at the club. Statistics correct as of 10 August 2024
Notable players
Middlesbrough Legend (as voted for by fans in the Evening Gazette in 2007)
Club captains who have won a major senior competition (competitions noted in notes section)
Club record holder
Played their full career at Middlesbrough (professional teams only, including loans)
(n/a) = Information not available
Key to positions
- GK — Goalkeeper
- RB — Right back
- LB — Left back
- CB — Centre back
- MF — Midfielder
- RW — Right winger
- LW — Left winger
- FW — Forward
See also
- Middlesbrough F.C.
- Middlesbrough F.C. Player of the Year
- List of Middlesbrough F.C. records and statistics
Notes and references
- Middlesbrough FC. The Who's Who of Middlesbrough. Breedon Books. ISBN 978-1-85983-569-2.
