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Wales

Terry Yorath

Stalwart CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed box-to-box
Rating
82
Caps
59
Goals
2
Life
1950–2026
Clubs
Leeds United, Coventry City, Tottenham Hotspur
#23
Editorial rank of 33 for Wales
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A fiery and combative midfielder, Yorath captained both Leeds United and Wales, known for his leadership and tenacious style in the engine room. Career record: 59 caps and 2 goals for Wales; club career at Leeds United, Coventry City, Tottenham Hotspur.

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Career record

1967–1976Leeds United
1976–1979Coventry City
1979–1981Tottenham Hotspur
1981–1982Vancouver Whitecaps
1982–1985Bradford City A.F.C.
1986–1986Swansea City A.F.C.
Wales59 caps, 2 goals

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Around Yorath in the almanac

One rank above: Robert Earnshaw at #22.

One rank below: Wayne Hennessey at #24.

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