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Roy Keane

Legend CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed anchorleader
Rating
91
Caps
67
Goals
9
Life
1971
Clubs
Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, Manchester United
Honours
2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021)
#1
Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The fiery heart of Manchester United for years, his combative style and inspirational leadership powered them to countless trophies, including the 1999 treble. Career record: 67 caps and 9 goals for Ireland; club career at Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, Manchester United; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021).

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Career record

1989–1990Cobh Ramblers
1990–1993Nottingham Forest
1993–2005Manchester United
2005–2006Celtic
Ireland67 caps, 9 goals

Shared the era

Ireland legends whose careers overlapped Keane's

The world's great CDMs

Around Keane in the almanac

One rank below: Liam Brady at #2.

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