Damien Duff

Icon LM, also LB, CAM Right-footed dribblercreator

Rating

Caps

100

Goals

Life

1979

Clubs

Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Fulham

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Pace, trickery, and a keen eye for goal defined this winger, who tormented defences for Blackburn, Chelsea, and the Republic of Ireland at the 2002 World Cup. Career record: 100 caps and 98 goals for Ireland; club career at Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Fulham.

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Around Duff in the almanac

One rank above: Robbie Keane at #5.

One rank below: Johnny Giles at #7.

Ireland's editorial top five: Roy Keane · Liam Brady · Paul McGrath · Denis Irwin · Robbie Keane.