Wes Hoolahan

Stalwart CAM, also CM, SS Right-footed playmakercreator

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1982

Clubs

Shelbourne, Norwich City, Cambridge United

#30

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The 'Irish Messi' dazzled with his quick feet and inventive passing, becoming a cult hero for Norwich City and the Boys in Green. Career record: 43 caps and 3 goals for Ireland; club career at Shelbourne, Norwich City, Cambridge United.

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Around Hoolahan in the almanac

One rank above: Tony Cascarino at #29.

One rank below: Mick McCarthy at #31.

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