SpotlightGiveMeSportUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Harry Kane tops list of best EFL Championship players
From the second tier to global stardom — the Championship's finest ever.
H. Kane
player
Ranking
3rd
Other notable
Michael Olise 7th, Riyad Mahrez 12th
What happened. GiveMeSport ranked the 17 best players to ever play in the EFL Championship, with Harry Kane placed 3rd.
- Jude Bellingham is ranked 4th.
- The list includes future world beaters.
- Wayne Rooney is also featured.
The ranking highlights the Championship's role in developing top talent.
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