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Scotland · 1960s

Billy McNeill

Legend CB, also CDM Right-footed leaderanchor
Rating
89
Caps
29
Goals
3
Life
1940–2019
Clubs
Celtic, Scottish Football League XI
Honours
Hall of Fame
#8
Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Captain of the famous "Lisbon Lions," his commanding presence and leadership from centre-back guided Celtic to their unforgettable 1967 European Cup triumph. Career record: 29 caps and 3 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Scottish Football League XI; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1957–1975Celtic
1961–1967Scottish Football League XI
Scotland29 caps, 3 goals

Shared the era

Scotland legends whose careers overlapped McNeill's

The world's great CBs

Around McNeill in the almanac

One rank above: Billy Bremner at #7.

One rank below: Bobby Murdoch at #9.

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