Steve Finnan

Icon RB, also RM, CB Right-footed anchor

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1976

Clubs

Welling United, Fulham, Liverpool

#16

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A Champions League winner with Liverpool, Finnan was a remarkably consistent and understated right-back, valued for his defensive solidity and delivery. Career record: 53 caps and 2 goals for Ireland; club career at Welling United, Fulham, Liverpool.

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One rank above: Packie Bonner at #15.

One rank below: Andy Townsend at #17.

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