The bronze statue will be unveiled next year, 40 years after England’s triumphant World Cup win and will stand in a prominent position at the front of the main stadium entrance at the end of Wembley Way.
It will be a fitting tribute to Bobby Moore’s unique achievement in the history of English football and his iconic status as England’s 1966 World Cup winning captain.
Wembley National Stadium Limited [WNSL] has selected sculptor Philip Jackson to take on this prestigious commission. Jackson has a hugely impressive track record of creating landmark sculptures and is the man behind the famous Sir Matt Busby statue at Old Trafford and the Wallenberg Monument in Great Cumberland Place in London.
Jackson, who has been chosen from a shortlist of candidates, is due to start work immediately on the statue: "It’s a great honour to have been commissioned to create a bronze statue of Bobby Moore at Wembley," he said.
"I am looking forward to the challenge of creating a sculpture that captures the qualities associated with Bobby Moore, namely integrity, loyalty, leadership, popularity and humility but above all as the greatest-ever English footballer."
Jackson will consult with a panel representing the world of sport, architecture and sculpture as well as friends of the football hero and Stephanie Moore, Bobby Moore’s widow, in order to choose the best design for the statue.
"I am absolutely delighted that Bobby’s career is being recognised in such an appropriate way and in such a perfect place as Wembley, which he regarded as his second home after 1966," said Stephanie today.
Bobby made 108 appearances for England, 642 appearances for West Ham and was Footballer of the year in 1964, Sports Personality of the Year in 1966 and was awarded the OBE in 1967.
Current England captain David Beckham, said: "Bobby Moore is a legend and will be forever linked with Wembley and the 1966 World Cup victory.
"His name brings back so many great memories and every year this statue will remind thousands of fans, young and old, of his massive contribution to football and to England."
Fellow 1966 hero Sir Bobby Charlton added: "This is exactly what the footballing world wants to commemorate the life of Bobby Moore.
"He is a true soccer icon - Wembley and Bobby’s name should never be separated. They are both part of history and a remarkable sporting achievement."