John Aldridge

Stalwart ST, also SS Right-footed finisherleader

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1958

Clubs

Newport County A.F.C., Oxford United, Tranmere Rovers

#21

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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A prolific goalscorer, Aldridge was a master poacher whose clinical finishing led Liverpool to the First Division title in 1988 and earned him cult hero status. Career record: 69 caps and 19 goals for Ireland; club career at Newport County A.F.C., Oxford United, Tranmere Rovers.

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Around Aldridge in the almanac

One rank above: James McClean at #20.

One rank below: Kevin Moran at #22.

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