One of the world's leading strikers before being robbed of his pace by a series of serious knee injuries, Shearer was probably the most feared top flight striker throughout most of the 1990s for Blackburn and Newcastle. Lethal in the box, excellent in the air and utterly reliable, his finest period came in his first two seasons for Blackburn when his pace made him difficult to stop, combined with his strength, determination and guile.
For: The complete English-style centre-forward
Against: Remained a very good striker after his injuries but lost his edge
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