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20 / Wales · 1963–1975

Gary Sprake

GK sweeperleader
Caps · Wales
37
Goals · Wales
0
Life
1945–2016
Clubs
Leeds United, Birmingham City
#20
Editorial rank of 33 for Wales
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A formidable presence during Leeds United's dominant era, this Welsh international goalkeeper was renowned for his acrobatic saves. Career record: 37 caps and 0 goals for Wales; club career at Leeds United, Birmingham City.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2000214
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Career record

1962–1973Leeds United
1973–1975Birmingham City
Wales37 caps, 0 goals

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One rank above: Ben Davies at #19.

One rank below: Joey Jones at #21.

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

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