Mal Donaghy

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Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1957

Clubs

Luton Town, Manchester United, Chelsea

#18

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.

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Around Donaghy in the almanac

One rank above: Keith Gillespie at #17.

One rank below: Neil Lennon at #19.

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