World Cup Winner
Peter Bonetti provides goalkeeping cover to Gordon Banks throughout England’s 1966 triumph. The Chelsea goalkeeper is an unused member of the 22-man group that finishes the tournament with the world title.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Peter Bonetti Biography and Timeline
Follow Peter Bonetti through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Peter Bonetti, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1966–1970Years on this page
1966
1970
Bonetti Replaces Ill Banks in Quarter-Final
Peter Bonetti starts in goal against West Germany because Gordon Banks is ill, and England eventually lose the quarter-final 3-2 after extra time.
International Caps
Makes his World Cup appearance for England in the 1970 quarter-final against West Germany after Gordon Banks falls ill.
Records, sources and methodology
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