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01 / Scotland · 1971–1986

Kenny Dalglish

CM box-to-boxleader
Caps · Scotland
102
Goals · Scotland
30
Life
1951
Clubs
Celtic, Liverpool
#1
Editorial rank of 33 for Scotland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

King Kenny, a true footballing monarch, dazzled defenses with his sublime close control and visionary passing, leading Liverpool to unparalleled glory. Career record: 102 caps and 30 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Liverpool.

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Career record

1969–1977Celtic
1977–1990Liverpool
Scotland102 caps, 30 goals

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Around Dalglish in the almanac

One rank below: Denis Law at #2.

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

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