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Wales · 1980s

Ian Rush

Legend RM, also RB, CAM Right-footed dribblerfinisher
Rating
90
Caps
73
Goals
28
Life
1961
Clubs
Chester City, Liverpool, Leeds United
Honours
2× Hall of Fame
#4
Editorial rank of 33 for Wales
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A legendary Liverpool striker, Ian Rush was a clinical finisher whose goals delivered multiple league titles and the 1984 European Cup. Career record: 73 caps and 28 goals for Wales; club career at Chester City, Liverpool, Leeds United; honours include 2× Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1978–1980Chester City
1980–1986Liverpool
1986–1988Juventus
1986–1996Liverpool
1996–1997Leeds United
1997–1998Newcastle United
1998–1998Sheffield United
1998–1999Wrexham A.F.C.
Wales73 caps, 28 goals

Shared the era

Wales legends whose careers overlapped Rush's

The world's great RMs

Around Rush in the almanac

One rank above: Ryan Giggs at #3.

One rank below: Neville Southall at #5.

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