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16 / Scotland · 1971–1981

Archie Gemmill

CAM playmakerdribbler
Caps · Scotland
43
Goals · Scotland
8
Life
1947
Clubs
Preston North End, Derby County, Birmingham City
#16
Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The diminutive midfielder cemented his place in Scottish folklore with his iconic solo goal against the Netherlands at the 1978 World Cup. Career record: 43 caps and 8 goals for Scotland; club career at Preston North End, Derby County, Birmingham City.

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Career record

1964–1967St. Mirren
1967–1970Preston North End
1970–1977Derby County
1977–1979Nottingham Forest
1979–1982Birmingham City
1982–1982Jacksonville Tea Men
1982–1982Wigan Athletic
1982–1984Derby County
Scotland43 caps, 8 goals

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Around Gemmill in the almanac

One rank above: Andrew Robertson at #15.

One rank below: Davie Cooper at #17.

Scotland's editorial top five: Kenny Dalglish · Denis Law · Graeme Souness · Jim Baxter · Jimmy Johnstone.

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