Who is the best British export?

[Bruce Wayne]

With Gareth Bale going to Real this week, who do you think has been the most successful British player overseas?

 

[roydo]

Not necessarily the best, but Joe Jordan was loved at AC Milan.

 

[steken1]

Tough one. Mcmanaman won the most, I think.

 

[michaelh1990]

John Charles

 

[Del]

Woodgate

 

[Jamo Martinez]

From what I've read I'd have to say John Charles Though Keegan won Ballon D'Or with Hamburg

 

[Wat Tyler]

Marcus Bent in Indonesia:

He said: “I can’t find the words to describe how special that club is.
“I’d kiss the Everton badge now if I had the shirt – that’s how passionate I am about them. I’ve become a fan having played there.”

 

[Kurt.]

How anybody can say anyone other than John Charles is beyond me.... The best by a mile

 

[Elong]

Beckham's won a title in every team he's played in hasn't he? Can't be far off the top.

 

[orchard]

Beckham's won a title in every team he's played in hasn't he? Can't be far off the top.

Seriously nowhere near Charles' calibre surely?

 

[noharmdone]

Luther Blissett.

 

[John West]

Tony Dorigo

 

[Walken]

vinny samways

 

[Elong]

Seriously nowhere near Charles' calibre surely?

Statistically Beckham's won more, skill wise I couldn't comment as I have never seen Charles play.

But like anything, it's a bit subjective. Beckham certainly has his career overlooked for his off the field lifestyle which in some ways is sad because he has been a part of a hell of a lot of winning teams.

 

[ScouseBlueBoy]

Beckham joined teams that won things - often to sell shirts. BFD. As for John Charles - who here has seen him play? Basically you look at what the media say and agree with them. Gazza did well at Lazio for a bit. Keegan excelled at Hamburg. Lineker scored plenty at Barca. McManaman is a good shout though.