Chris Brunt

Icon LB, also LM, CB Right-footed dribbler

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1984

Clubs

Middlesbrough, West Bromwich Albion, Bristol City

#23

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known for his wand of a left foot, he was a West Brom cult hero and Northern Ireland's set-piece specialist, delivering countless assists. Career record: 65 caps and 3 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Middlesbrough, West Bromwich Albion, Bristol City.

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Around Brunt in the almanac

One rank above: Billy Hamilton at #22.

One rank below: Gareth McAuley at #24.

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