is an English professional association football club based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
The club's first team has competed in numerous nationally and internationally organised competitions, and all players who have played at least 25 such matches are listed below.
In the early days, the scarcity of nationally organised competitive football meant players could spend many years with the club while making few such outings.
Roy Sproson made 842 appearances for Vale between 1950 and 1972, later becoming manager for three years beginning in 1974.
Chris Birchall is the club's record international cap holder with 27, playing for Trinidad and Tobago between 2001 and 2006, including three appearances in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.