Aaron Hughes vs Pat Jennings
Northern Ireland against Northern Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Aaron Hughes
Northern Ireland · CB
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 112 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Fulham
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
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; honours include Hall of Fame.
Pat Jennings
Northern Ireland · GK
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 119 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Watford, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
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; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Pat Jennings ahead by 3 rating points, 90 against 87.
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