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Scotland

Gordon Strachan

Icon RM, also RB, CAM Right-footed dribblerfinisher
Rating
87
Caps
50
Goals
5
Life
1957
Clubs
Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United
Honours
Hall of Fame
#28
Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A dynamic and influential midfielder, he was a key figure for Aberdeen's European success and a creative force for Manchester United and Leeds. Career record: 50 caps and 5 goals for Scotland; club career at Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1974–1977Dundee
1977–1984Aberdeen
1984–1989Manchester United
1989–1995Leeds United
1995–1997Coventry City
Scotland50 caps, 5 goals

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Around Strachan in the almanac

One rank above: Andy Goram at #27.

One rank below: Jim Leighton at #29.

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