How many caps did Neil Lennon win for Northern Ireland?

Neil Lennon won 40 caps for Northern Ireland, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Neil Lennon play for?

Glenavon (1986–1987), Manchester City (1987–1990), Crewe Alexandra (1990–1996), Leicester City (1996–2000), Celtic (2000–2007), Nottingham Forest (2007–2008), Wycombe Wanderers (2008–2008).

Where does Neil Lennon rank among Northern Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Neil Lennon #21 of Northern Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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21 / Northern Ireland · 1994–2002

Neil Lennon

CM box-to-box

Caps · Northern Ireland

Goals · Northern Ireland

Life

1971

Clubs

Crewe Alexandra, Leicester City, Celtic

#21

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 40 caps and 2 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Crewe Alexandra, Leicester City, Celtic.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1986–1987	Glenavon
1987–1990	Manchester City
1990–1996	Crewe Alexandra
1996–2000	Leicester City
2000–2007	Celtic
2007–2008	Nottingham Forest
2008–2008	Wycombe Wanderers
Northern Ireland	40 caps, 2 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Northern Ireland checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Northern Ireland checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Northern Ireland legends whose careers overlapped Lennon's

The world's great CMs

Around Lennon in the almanac

One rank above: Mal Donaghy at #20.

One rank below: Sammy McIlroy at #22.

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

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