Aaron Hughes vs Pat Jennings
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.
Pat Jennings
Northern Ireland · 1964–1986 · GK
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Northern Ireland
- 119 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Watford, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal
Pat Jennings was an Old-Trafford stopper, a legend for Tottenham and Arsenal, renowned for his incredible shot-stopping and longevity, playing in two World Cups for Northern Ireland. Career record: 119 caps and 0 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Watford, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal.
The careers, side by side
Aaron Hughes is editorial rank 5 and Pat Jennings rank 3 in Northern Ireland's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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