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Northern Ireland

Alan McDonald

Icon CB, also CDM Right-footed anchor
Rating
84
Caps
52
Goals
3
Life
1963–2012
Clubs
Queens Park Rangers, Charlton Athletic, Swindon Town
#23
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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Career record

1981–1997Queens Park Rangers
1983–1983Charlton Athletic
1997–1998Swindon Town
Northern Ireland52 caps, 3 goals

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One rank above: Sammy McIlroy at #22.

One rank below: Billy Hamilton at #24.

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