Aaron Hughes vs Danny Blanchflower
Both Northern Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Aaron Hughes
Northern Ireland · 1998–2018 · CB
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Northern Ireland
- 112 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Fulham
A cornerstone of the Northern Ireland defence for decades, Aaron Hughes was a calm, composed, and always reliable centre-back. Career record: 112 caps and 1 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Fulham.
Danny Blanchflower
Northern Ireland · 1949–1963 · CM
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Northern Ireland
- 56 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Barnsley, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham's legendary double-winning captain, his eloquent leadership and incisive passing from midfield inspired one of English football's greatest teams. Career record: 56 caps and 2 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Barnsley, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur.
The careers, side by side
Aaron Hughes is editorial rank 5 and Danny Blanchflower rank 2 in Northern Ireland's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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