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    Paul Gascoigne

    Paul Gascoigne

    Awards & Honours

    6

    Awards Won

    5

    Honours

    3

    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Paul Gascoigne's place in football history is secured by his extraordinary natural talent and the unforgettable moments he created. He was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002, the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Rangers Hall of Fame in 2009. In 2017, he was also inducted into the Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame. His iconic goal against Scotland at Euro 96 is regularly voted one of the greatest in the tournament's history. In 2019, he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Northumbria for his charitable work, particularly with people struggling with addiction. Despite his personal struggles, his legacy as a footballer who brought joy to millions remains untarnished.

    Paul Gascoigne receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    English Football Hall of Fame

    National Football Museum·2002

    Inducted for his contributions to English football.

    Scottish Football Hall of Fame

    Scottish Football Museum·2006

    Inducted for his achievements with Rangers.

    Rangers Hall of Fame

    Rangers FC·2009

    Inducted as one of the club's greatest players.

    Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame

    Tottenham Hotspur FC·2017

    Inducted for his impact at the club.

    Honorary Doctorate

    University of Northumbria·2019

    Honorary Doctor of Civil Law for charitable work.

    Rankings & Lists

    #95

    100 Greatest Britons

    BBC·2002
    #19

    100 Greatest Footballers of All Time

    FourFourTwo·2017
    #40

    100 Greatest Footballers of All Time

    The Guardian·2017

    Magazine Covers

    GQ UK

    1990s

    Gazza: The Nation's Favourite Footballer

    FourFourTwo UK

    2017

    Gazza: The Genius and the Tragedy

    Records & Feats

    First English player to score in an FA Cup final, a World Cup, and a European Championship

    Career Milestone·1996

    Gascoigne scored in the 1991 FA Cup final, the 1990 World Cup, and Euro 96.

    Most expensive British player at time of transfer to Lazio

    Transfer Record·1992

    His £5.5 million move to Lazio in 1992 was a British record.