Damien Duff vs Liam Brady
Ireland against Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Damien Duff
Ireland · 2000s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Ireland
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 100 · 98 goals
- Clubs
- Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Fulham
Pace, trickery, and a keen eye for goal defined this winger, who tormented defences for Blackburn, Chelsea, and the Republic of Ireland at the 2002 World Cup. Career record: 100 caps and 98 goals for Ireland; club career at Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Fulham.
Liam Brady
Ireland · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Ireland
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 72 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Arsenal, Juventus, West Ham United
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
The elegant Irish playmaker graced Arsenal and Juventus with his sublime passing range, making him one of the most technically gifted midfielders of his generation. Career record: 72 caps and 9 goals for Ireland; club career at Arsenal, Juventus, West Ham United; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Liam Brady ahead by 3 rating points, 90 against 87.
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