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32 / Scotland · 1993–2001

Colin Hendry

CB anchor
Caps · Scotland
51
Goals · Scotland
3
Life
1965
Clubs
Dundee, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City
#32
Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The uncompromising "Braveheart" defender was a cult hero at Blackburn Rovers, winning the Premier League in 1995, and a warrior for Scotland at Euro 96 and WM 98. Career record: 51 caps and 3 goals for Scotland; club career at Dundee, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City.

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Career record

1983–1987Dundee
1987–1989Blackburn Rovers
1989–1991Manchester City
1991–1998Blackburn Rovers
1998–2000Rangers
2000–2001Bolton Wanderers
2000–2001Coventry City
2001–2003Bolton Wanderers
2002–2002Preston North End
2002–2003Blackpool
—Keith
—Islavale
Scotland51 caps, 3 goals

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One rank above: Ronnie Simpson at #31.

One rank below: Steve Archibald at #33.

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

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