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Northern Ireland

Martin O’Neill

Icon CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed playmakercreator
Rating
87
Caps
64
Goals
8
Life
1952
Clubs
Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Notts County
Honours
Hall of Fame
#9
Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A tough-tackling, tenacious midfielder, he was a key part of Brian Clough's all-conquering Nottingham Forest side, winning two European Cups. Career record: 64 caps and 8 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Notts County; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1971–1981Nottingham Forest
1971–1971Lisburn Distillery
1981–1982Manchester City
1981–1983Norwich City
1983–1984Notts County
1984–1984Chesterfield
1985–1985Fulham
Northern Ireland64 caps, 8 goals

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Around O’Neill in the almanac

One rank above: Jonny Evans at #8.

One rank below: Peter McParland at #10.

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