Chris Baird

Stalwart RB, also RM, CB Right-footed anchor

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1982

Clubs

Southampton, Fulham, Derby County

#28

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Chris Baird was a versatile and tenacious right-back, capable of filling multiple defensive roles, and a consistent presence for Northern Ireland over many years. Career record: 79 caps and 0 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Southampton, Fulham, Derby County.

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Around Baird in the almanac

One rank above: Terry Neill at #27.

One rank below: David McCreery at #29.

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