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Niall Quinn

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Rating
84
Caps
92
Goals
21
Life
1966
Clubs
Arsenal, Manchester City, Police Tebrau
Honours
Hall of Fame
#18
Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The towering centre-forward was a beloved figure for Arsenal and Sunderland, whose aerial prowess and surprising agility made him a handful for any defence. Career record: 92 caps and 21 goals for Ireland; club career at Arsenal, Manchester City, Police Tebrau; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1983–1990Arsenal
1990–1996Manchester City
1996–2002Sunderland A.F.C.
2004–2004Police Tebrau
Ireland92 caps, 21 goals

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Around Quinn in the almanac

One rank above: John O’Shea at #17.

One rank below: Packie Bonner at #19.

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