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Northern Ireland

Danny Blanchflower

Legend CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed box-to-boxleader
Rating
90
Caps
56
Goals
2
Life
1926–1993
Clubs
Barnsley, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur
Honours
Hall of Fame
#2
Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Tottenham's legendary double-winning captain, his eloquent leadership and incisive passing from midfield inspired one of English football's greatest teams. Career record: 56 caps and 2 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Barnsley, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1946–1949Glentoran
1949–1951Barnsley
1951–1954Aston Villa
1954–1964Tottenham Hotspur
1961–1961Toronto City
Northern Ireland56 caps, 2 goals

The world's great CMs

Around Blanchflower in the almanac

One rank above: George Best at #1.

One rank below: Pat Jennings at #3.

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