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Ireland · 1988–94

Ray Houghton

Stalwart CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed anchor
Rating
82
Caps
73
Goals
6
Life
1962
Clubs
Fulham, Liverpool, Aston Villa
#29
Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

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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Career record

1979–1982West Ham United
1982–1985Fulham
1985–1987Oxford United
1987–1992Liverpool
1992–1995Aston Villa
1995–1997Crystal Palace
1997–1999Reading
1999–1999Stevenage
Ireland73 caps, 6 goals

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Around Houghton in the almanac

One rank above: Mark Lawrenson at #28.

One rank below: Ronnie Whelan at #30.

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