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    Alf Ramsey

    Alf Ramsey

    Awards & Honours

    4

    Awards Won

    4

    Honours

    1

    Rankings

    3

    Records

    Sir Alf Ramsey stands as a singular figure in football history, having achieved what no other manager has done: leading England to World Cup victory. His legacy is further cemented by his unique double induction into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame, a distinction that highlights his excellence both as a player and a manager. FourFourTwo ranked him No. 26 on its list of the Top 100 football managers of all time in 2022, a testament to his enduring influence on the sport.

    Alf Ramsey receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Knight Bachelor

    British Monarchy·1967

    Knighted for services to football following the 1966 World Cup victory.

    National Football Museum Hall of Fame

    National Football Museum·2002

    Inducted as a manager.

    National Football Museum Hall of Fame

    National Football Museum·2010

    Inducted as a player.

    English Football Hall of Fame

    English Football Association·2002

    Inducted for managerial achievements.

    Rankings & Lists

    #26

    Top 100 Football Managers of All Time

    FourFourTwo·2022

    Records & Feats

    Only Manager to Win World Cup for England

    Historic First·1966

    Led England to victory in the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

    First Manager Knighted for Football Services

    Honour·1967

    Received a knighthood in 1967 for services to football.

    Double Hall of Fame Inductee

    Career Milestone·2010

    First person inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame twice, once as a player and once as a manager.