David McCreery

Stalwart CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed anchor

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1957

Clubs

Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers, Newcastle United

#29

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A tenacious and tireless midfielder, he was a key figure for Northern Ireland, anchoring the midfield at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups. Career record: 67 caps and 0 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers, Newcastle United.

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Around McCreery in the almanac

One rank above: Chris Baird at #28.

One rank below: Kyle Lafferty at #30.

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