How many caps did Norman Whiteside win for Northern Ireland?

Norman Whiteside won 38 caps for Northern Ireland, scoring 9 goals.

Which clubs did Norman Whiteside play for?

Manchester United (1982–1989), Everton (1989–1991).

Where does Norman Whiteside rank among Northern Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Norman Whiteside #16 of Northern Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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16 / Northern Ireland · 1982–1989

Norman Whiteside

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Caps · Northern Ireland

Goals · Northern Ireland

Life

1965

Clubs

Manchester United, Everton

#16

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A teenage sensation at Manchester United, his power and skill lit up the 1982 and 1986 World Cups for Northern Ireland. Career record: 38 caps and 9 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Everton.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1982–1989	Manchester United
1989–1991	Everton
Northern Ireland	38 caps, 9 goals

Sources

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

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Around Whiteside in the almanac

One rank above: Joe Bambrick at #15.

One rank below: Steven Davis at #17.

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

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