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Steven Davis
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17 / Northern Ireland · 2005–2022

Steven Davis

CDM anchorleader
Caps · Northern Ireland
140
Goals · Northern Ireland
13
Life
1985
Clubs
Aston Villa, Fulham, Southampton
#17
Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Northern Ireland's most capped outfield player, his tireless engine and masterful control of the midfield made him a Rangers and Southampton legend. Career record: 140 caps and 13 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Aston Villa, Fulham, Southampton.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q355807
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Career record

2004–2007Aston Villa
2007–2008Fulham
2008–2012Rangers
2012–2019Southampton
2019–2023Rangers
Northern Ireland140 caps, 13 goals

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One rank above: Norman Whiteside at #16.

One rank below: Colin Clarke at #18.

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

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