Steve Heighway

Icon RM, also RB, CAM Right-footed dribblercreator

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1947

Clubs

Liverpool, Minnesota Kicks, Philadelphia Fever

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Part of Liverpool's dominant 1970s side, Heighway's blistering pace and pin-point crosses from the right wing were key to multiple league titles and European Cups. Career record: 34 caps and 0 goals for Ireland; club career at Liverpool, Minnesota Kicks, Philadelphia Fever.

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Around Heighway in the almanac

One rank above: Shay Given at #8.

One rank below: Richard Dunne at #10.

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