Archie Gemmill

Legend CAM, also CM, SS Right-footed playmakerdribbler

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1947

Clubs

Preston North End, Derby County, Birmingham City

#14

Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland

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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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Around Gemmill in the almanac

One rank above: Andrew Robertson at #13.

One rank below: Davie Cooper at #15.

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