Aaron Hughes

Icon CB, also CDM Right-footed leaderanchor

Rating

Caps

112

Goals

Life

1979

Clubs

Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Fulham

Honours

Hall of Fame

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A cornerstone of the Northern Ireland defence for decades, Aaron Hughes was a calm, composed, and always reliable centre-back. Career record: 112 caps and 1 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Fulham; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Around Hughes in the almanac

One rank above: Peter Doherty at #4.

One rank below: Harry Gregg at #6.

Northern Ireland's editorial top five: George Best · Danny Blanchflower · Pat Jennings · Peter Doherty · Aaron Hughes.