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Ian Harte
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Ireland

Ian Harte

Icon LB, also LM, CB Right-footed dribbler
Rating
84
Caps
63
Goals
12
Life
1977
Clubs
Leeds United, Levante UD, Reading
#16
Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland
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A dead-ball specialist, this left-back was renowned for his thunderous free-kicks and consistent goal threat for Leeds United and the Republic of Ireland. Career record: 63 caps and 12 goals for Ireland; club career at Leeds United, Levante UD, Reading.

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Career record

1996–2004Leeds United
2004–2007Levante UD
2007–2008Sunderland A.F.C.
2008–2009Blackpool
2009–2010Carlisle United
2010–2013Reading
2013–2015AFC Bournemouth
Ireland63 caps, 12 goals

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Around Harte in the almanac

One rank above: Séamus Coleman at #15.

One rank below: John O’Shea at #17.

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