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Michael O’Neill

Stalwart CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed creator
Rating
82
Caps
31
Goals
4
Life
1969
Clubs
Dundee United, Hibernian, Wigan Athletic
Honours
Hall of Fame
#33
Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A composed and influential midfielder, he was a key figure for Northern Ireland both as a player and later as a manager, guiding them to Euro 2016. Career record: 31 caps and 4 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Dundee United, Hibernian, Wigan Athletic; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1984–1987Coleraine
1987–1989Newcastle United
1989–1993Dundee United
1993–1996Hibernian
1996–1998Coventry City
1998–1998Aberdeen
1998–1998Reading
1998–2000Wigan Athletic
2000–2001St Johnstone
2001–2002Clydebank
2001–2001Portland Timbers
2002–2004Glentoran
Northern Ireland31 caps, 4 goals

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One rank above: Anton Rogan at #32.

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