How many caps did Leighton Phillips win for Wales?

Leighton Phillips won 58 caps for Wales, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Leighton Phillips play for?

Cardiff City (1967–1974), Aston Villa (1974–1978), Swansea City A.F.C. (1978–1981), Charlton Athletic (1981–1983), Exeter City (1983–1983).

Where does Leighton Phillips rank among Wales's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Leighton Phillips #27 of Wales's 33 greatest players of all time.

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27 / Wales · 1971–1981

Leighton Phillips

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Life

1949

Clubs

Cardiff City, Aston Villa, Swansea City A.F.C.

#27

Editorial rank of 33 for Wales

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A versatile defender from the 1970s, Phillips was a mainstay for Wales, equally comfortable on the left flank or in central defence. Career record: 58 caps and 0 goals for Wales; club career at Cardiff City, Aston Villa, Swansea City A.F.C..

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q3830023

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Career record

1967–1974	Cardiff City
1974–1978	Aston Villa
1978–1981	Swansea City A.F.C.
1981–1983	Charlton Athletic
1983–1983	Exeter City
Wales	58 caps, 0 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Wales checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Wales checked 4 October 2026

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Around Phillips in the almanac

One rank above: Joe Ledley at #26.

One rank below: Robbie Savage at #28.

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

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