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10 / Scotland · 1973–1982

Danny McGrain

RB box-to-boxleader
Caps · Scotland
62
Goals · Scotland
0
Life
1950
Clubs
Celtic, Scottish Football League XI, Hamilton Academical
#10
Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A true Scotland legend, the tenacious full-back was a formidable defender and overlapping threat for Celtic and his country. Career record: 62 caps and 0 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Scottish Football League XI, Hamilton Academical.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q1164700
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Career record

1970–1987Celtic
1973–1973Scottish Football League XI
1987–1988Hamilton Academical
Scotland62 caps, 0 goals

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One rank above: Bobby Murdoch at #9.

One rank below: Dave Mackay at #11.

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

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