Joe Ledley

Stalwart CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed box-to-box

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1987

Clubs

Cardiff City, Celtic, Crystal Palace

#26

Editorial rank of 33 for Wales

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A tireless engine room presence for Wales at Euro 2016, Ledley's distinctive beard and committed performances helped anchor the midfield. Career record: 77 caps and 4 goals for Wales; club career at Cardiff City, Celtic, Crystal Palace.

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Around Ledley in the almanac

One rank above: Alf Sherwood at #25.

One rank below: Leighton Phillips at #27.

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