Mick McCarthy

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed anchor

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1959

Clubs

Barnsley, Manchester City, Celtic

#31

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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A no-nonsense centre-back and later a successful manager, he epitomised Irish grit during a long playing career in England. Career record: 57 caps and 2 goals for Ireland; club career at Barnsley, Manchester City, Celtic.

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One rank above: Wes Hoolahan at #30.

One rank below: Shane Long at #32.

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