Martin O’Neill

Icon CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed playmakercreator

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1952

Clubs

Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Notts County

Honours

Hall of Fame

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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Around O’Neill in the almanac

One rank above: Jonny Evans at #8.

One rank below: Billy Bingham at #10.

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