List of Middlesbrough F.C. players Notable players Notable players

| Nationality | Position_ | Boro_career | Captaincy | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | Right-back | 1979–1986 | 1983–1985 | 221 | 2 |
| England | Central defender | 1981–1984 | – | 138 | 8 |
| Netherlands | Midfield | 1981–1985 | – | 187 | 28 |
| England | Forward | 1982–1986 | – | 127 | 31 |
| England | Central defender | 1982–1991 | 1987–1991 | 425 | 29 |
| England | Goalkeeper | 1983 1985–1995 | – | 424 | 0 |
| Scotland | Midfield | 1983–1989 | – | 268 | 28 |
| England | Central defender | 1984–1989 1998–2000 | – | 250 | 7 |
| England | Defender | 1984–1991 1998–2006 | – | 423 | 14 |
| England | Forward | 1985–1987 | – | 107 | 27 |
| England | Right-back | 1985–1988 | 1985–1986 | 129 | 14 |
| England | Right-winger | 1985–1992 | – | 311 | 31 |
| Ireland | Central defender | 1985–1993 | 1991–1993 | 268 | 22 |
| Ireland | Forward | 1985–1993 | – | 381 | 146 |
| England | Right-back | 1986–1993 | – | 258 | 7 |
| England | Midfield | 1987–1991 | – | 162 | 18 |