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Ireland · 1980s

Mark Lawrenson

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed anchor
Rating
82
Caps
39
Goals
5
Life
1957
Clubs
Preston North End, Brighton & Hove Albion, Liverpool
Honours
Hall of Fame
#28
Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A commanding presence at the back, he formed a formidable partnership with Alan Hansen, leading Liverpool to multiple First Division titles and the 1984 European Cup. Career record: 39 caps and 5 goals for Ireland; club career at Preston North End, Brighton & Hove Albion, Liverpool; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1974–1977Preston North End
1977–1981Brighton & Hove Albion
1981–1988Liverpool
1988–1989Barnet
1989–1990Tampa Bay Rowdies
1990–1991Corby Town
1992–1992Chesham United
Ireland39 caps, 5 goals

Shared the era

Ireland legends whose careers overlapped Lawrenson's

The world's great CBs

Around Lawrenson in the almanac

One rank above: Aiden McGeady at #27.

One rank below: Ray Houghton at #29.

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