How many caps did Mal Donaghy win for Northern Ireland?

Mal Donaghy won 91 caps for Northern Ireland, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Mal Donaghy play for?

Larne (1977–1978), Luton Town (1978–1988), Manchester United (1988–1992), Luton Town (1989–1990), Chelsea (1992–1994).

Where does Mal Donaghy rank among Northern Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Mal Donaghy #20 of Northern Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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20 / Northern Ireland · 1980–1994

Mal Donaghy

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Caps · Northern Ireland

Goals · Northern Ireland

Life

1957

Clubs

Luton Town, Manchester United, Chelsea

#20

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Mal Donaghy was a rugged and uncompromising centre-back, a cult hero for Luton Town and Manchester United, who anchored Northern Ireland's defence at two World Cups. Career record: 91 caps and 0 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Luton Town, Manchester United, Chelsea.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1977–1978	Larne
1978–1988	Luton Town
1988–1992	Manchester United
1989–1990	Luton Town
1992–1994	Chelsea
Northern Ireland	91 caps, 0 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Northern Ireland checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Northern Ireland checked 4 October 2026

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Northern Ireland legends whose careers overlapped Donaghy's

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Around Donaghy in the almanac

One rank above: Keith Gillespie at #19.

One rank below: Neil Lennon at #21.

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

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