Eric Tinkler

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed anchor

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1970

Clubs

Vitória, Cagliari Calcio, Barnsley

#24

Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known for robustness and defensive versatility. Biggest achievements: 1996 AFCON winner, 1998 World Cup participant, European career in England and Italy.

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Around Tinkler in the almanac

One rank above: David Nyathi at #23.

One rank below: Helman Mkhalele at #25.

South Africa's editorial top five: Benni McCarthy · Lucas Radebe · Steven Pienaar · Doctor Khumalo · Itumeleng Khune.