Neil Lennon

Icon CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed box-to-box

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1971

Clubs

Crewe Alexandra, Leicester City, Celtic

#19

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A combative and passionate midfielder, he anchored Celtic's midfield during a highly successful period, lifting multiple league titles and cups. Career record: 40 caps and 2 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Crewe Alexandra, Leicester City, Celtic.

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Around Lennon in the almanac

One rank above: Mal Donaghy at #18.

One rank below: Sammy McIlroy at #20.

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