Which clubs did Gareth McAuley play for?

Linfield (1996–2000), Ballyclare Comrades (1999–2000), Crusaders (2000–2002), Coleraine (2002–2004), Lincoln City (2004–2006), Leicester City (2006–2008), Ipswich Town (2008–2011), West Bromwich Albion (2011–present).

Where does Gareth McAuley rank among Northern Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Gareth McAuley #26 of Northern Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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26 / Northern Ireland · 2005–

Gareth McAuley

CB leader

Life

1979

Clubs

Crusaders, Lincoln City, Ipswich Town

#26

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A true aerial threat and set-piece specialist, Gareth McAuley was a towering figure in defence and a crucial goalscorer for Northern Ireland, famously at Euro 2016. Career record: club career at Crusaders, Lincoln City, Ipswich Town.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q933750

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Career record

1996–2000	Linfield
1999–2000	Ballyclare Comrades
2000–2002	Crusaders
2002–2004	Coleraine
2004–2006	Lincoln City
2006–2008	Leicester City
2008–2011	Ipswich Town
2011–today	West Bromwich Albion

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Northern Ireland legends whose careers overlapped McAuley's

The world's great CBs

Around McAuley in the almanac

One rank above: Chris Brunt at #25.

One rank below: Gerry Armstrong at #27.

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

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