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10 / Wales · 1986–2001

Dean Saunders

SS finisherclutch
Caps · Wales
75
Goals · Wales
22
Life
1964
Clubs
Brighton & Hove Albion, Derby County, Aston Villa
#10
Editorial rank of 33 for Wales
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A tireless striker with a knack for important goals, Dean Saunders was a familiar face for Liverpool and Aston Villa, and a cult hero for Wales. Career record: 75 caps and 22 goals for Wales; club career at Brighton & Hove Albion, Derby County, Aston Villa.

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Career record

1982–1985Swansea City A.F.C.
1985–1985Cardiff City
1985–1987Brighton & Hove Albion
1987–1988Oxford United
1988–1991Derby County
1991–1992Liverpool
1992–1995Aston Villa
1995–1996Galatasaray S.K.
1996–1997Nottingham Forest
1997–1998Sheffield United
1998–1999S.L. Benfica
1999–2001Bradford City A.F.C.
Wales75 caps, 22 goals

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One rank above: John Toshack at #9.

One rank below: Billy Meredith at #11.

Wales's editorial top five: Gareth Bale · John Charles · Ryan Giggs · Ian Rush · Neville Southall.

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