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Glenn Whelan
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Ireland

Glenn Whelan

Stalwart CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed box-to-box
Rating
83
Caps
91
Goals
2
Life
1984
Clubs
Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke City, Aston Villa
#23
Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A tenacious midfield enforcer, he was a key figure for Stoke City for many seasons, providing a reliable shield in front of the defence. Career record: 91 caps and 2 goals for Ireland; club career at Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke City, Aston Villa.

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Career record

2001–2004Manchester City
2003–2004Bury
2004–2008Sheffield Wednesday
2008–2017Stoke City
2017–2019Aston Villa
2019–2020Heart of Midlothian
2020–2021Fleetwood Town
2021–2023Bristol Rovers
Ireland91 caps, 2 goals

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One rank above: Frank Stapleton at #22.

One rank below: James McClean at #24.

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