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Kevin Moran

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed leader
Rating
83
Caps
71
Goals
6
Life
1956
Clubs
Manchester United, Sporting de Gijón, Blackburn Rovers
#26
Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A hard-nosed centre-back, Moran enjoyed a successful career at Manchester United before returning to play Gaelic football, a true multi-sport athlete. Career record: 71 caps and 6 goals for Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Sporting de Gijón, Blackburn Rovers.

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Career record

1974–1976Bohemian
1978–1988Manchester United
1988–1990Sporting de Gijón
1990–1994Blackburn Rovers
—Dublin Senior Football Team
Ireland71 caps, 6 goals

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Around Moran in the almanac

One rank above: John Aldridge at #25.

One rank below: Aiden McGeady at #27.

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