This book meticulously documents the career statistics of every player who has appeared in the Football League since 1946 or the Premier League since its inception in 1992. It serves as an indispensable reference for dedicated football enthusiasts, detailing the professional histories of over 20,000 individuals. The work compiles comprehensive data, offering a historical ledger of player contributions across decades of English football. This edition specifically covers the period up to and including the 1997-98 season.

This comprehensive record is recognized as a definitive resource for football statistics, particularly for the specified eras of the Football League and Premier League. Its detailed compilation of player data makes it an essential reference for historians, statisticians, and dedicated fans seeking to understand the careers of players from 1946 onwards. The book's thoroughness in cataloging appearances and careers solidifies its authority in the field of football record-keeping.