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Robbie Savage
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Wales

Robbie Savage

Stalwart CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed creator
Rating
81
Caps
39
Goals
2
Life
1974
Clubs
Leicester City, Birmingham City, Derby County
#28
Editorial rank of 33 for Wales
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A Premier League cult figure, Savage brought boundless energy and an often controversial edge to the midfield battles throughout his career. Career record: 39 caps and 2 goals for Wales; club career at Leicester City, Birmingham City, Derby County.

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Career record

1993–1994Manchester United
1994–1997Crewe Alexandra
1997–2002Leicester City
2002–2005Birmingham City
2005–2008Blackburn Rovers
2008–2011Derby County
2008–2008Brighton & Hove Albion
Wales39 caps, 2 goals

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One rank above: Leighton Phillips at #27.

One rank below: Ronnie Rees at #29.

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