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08 / Wales · 1990–2004

Gary Speed

CDM anchorleader
Caps · Wales
85
Goals · Wales
7
Life
1969–2011
Clubs
Leeds United, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers
#8
Editorial rank of 33 for Wales
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The iconic captain who led Wales with distinction for years, Speed was a tirelessly energetic midfielder for Leeds, Newcastle, Everton, and Bolton. Career record: 85 caps and 7 goals for Wales; club career at Leeds United, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers.

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Career record

1988–1996Leeds United
1996–1998Everton
1998–2004Newcastle United
2004–2008Bolton Wanderers
2008–2010Sheffield United
Wales85 caps, 7 goals

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One rank above: Aaron Ramsey at #7.

One rank below: John Toshack at #9.

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

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