Alan McDonald

Icon CB, also CDM Right-footed anchor

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1963–2012

Clubs

Queens Park Rangers, Charlton Athletic, Swindon Town

#21

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A truly no-nonsense centre-back and captain of QPR, he was the bedrock of their defence for over a decade, epitomising resilience and leadership. Career record: 52 caps and 3 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Queens Park Rangers, Charlton Athletic, Swindon Town.

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Around McDonald in the almanac

One rank above: Sammy McIlroy at #20.

One rank below: Billy Hamilton at #22.

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