Ray Houghton

Stalwart CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed anchor

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1962

Clubs

Fulham, Liverpool, Aston Villa

#27

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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A dynamic, hard-working midfielder, he famously scored against England at Euro 1988 and played a crucial role in Ireland's journey to the 1990 and 1994 World Cups. Career record: 73 caps and 6 goals for Ireland; club career at Fulham, Liverpool, Aston Villa.

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One rank above: Matt Holland at #26.

One rank below: Ronnie Whelan at #28.

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