List of Stoke City F.C. players


Stoke City F.C. is an English association football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The club was formed in 1863 as Stoke Ramblers F.C., and played their first competitive match in November 1883, when they entered the First Round of the 1883–84 FA Cup. In 1888 they joined the inaugural Football League thus becoming founding members. The club was renamed Stoke City F.C. in 1925, and they moved to Britannia Stadium in 1997. Since playing their first competitive match, more than 1000 players have made a competitive first-team appearance for the club, many of whom have played 100 matches+ ; those players are listed here.
Despite a lack of success Stoke have had a number of famous players over the years such as Stanley Matthews, Gordon Banks, Jimmy Greenhoff and Denis Smith. Stoke City's record appearance-maker is Eric Skeels who made 596 appearances between 1959 and 1976. Stoke's top senior goalscorer is John Ritchie with 176 goals.

List of players

Statistics correct as of match played 31 January 2026
;Table headersNationality – If a player played international football, the country/countries he played for are shown. Otherwise, the player's nationality is given as their country of birth.Stoke City career – The year of the player's first appearance for Stoke City to the year of his last appearance.Starts – The number of games started.Sub – The number of games played as a substitute.Total – The total number of games played, both as a starter and as a substitute.