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Northern Ireland

Mal Donaghy

Icon CB, also CDM Right-footed anchorclutch
Rating
85
Caps
91
Goals
0
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.

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Career record

1977–1978Larne
1978–1988Luton Town
1988–1992Manchester United
1989–1990Luton Town
1992–1994Chelsea
Northern Ireland91 caps, 0 goals

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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.