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Johnny Giles

Icon CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed playmakercreator
Rating
87
Caps
59
Goals
5
Life
1940
Clubs
Manchester United, Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion
Honours
Hall of Fame
#10
Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A true Leeds United legend, his intelligent passing and midfield generalship were central to their dominant side of the late 60s and early 70s, winning the First Division title and FA Cup. Career record: 59 caps and 5 goals for Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1957–1963Manchester United
1963–1975Leeds United
1975–1977West Bromwich Albion
1977–1983Shamrock Rovers
1978–1978Philadelphia Fury
Ireland59 caps, 5 goals

The world's great CMs

Around Giles in the almanac

One rank above: David O'Leary at #9.

One rank below: Shay Given at #11.

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