Colin Clarke

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Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1962

Clubs

Peterborough United, Southampton, Portsmouth

#16

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A powerful and clinical striker, he spearheaded Northern Ireland's attack at the 1986 World Cup, scoring against Spain. Career record: 38 caps and 13 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Peterborough United, Southampton, Portsmouth.

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Around Clarke in the almanac

One rank above: Steven Davis at #15.

One rank below: Keith Gillespie at #17.

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