33·Legends

Jonny Evans vs Peter McParland

Northern Ireland against Northern Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Jonny Evans

Northern Ireland · 2010s · CB

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Northern Ireland
#8 of 33
Caps
107 · 6 goals
Clubs
Manchester United, West Bromwich Albion, Leicester City

Jonny Evans is a decorated defender, a multiple Premier League winner with Manchester United, known for his composed defending and leadership for club and country, including guiding Northern Ireland at Euro 2016. Career record: 107 caps and 6 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Manchester United, West Bromwich Albion, Leicester City.

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Peter McParland

Northern Ireland · 1952–1971 · LM

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Northern Ireland
#10 of 33
Caps
34 · 10 goals
Clubs
Aston Villa, Plymouth Argyle, Atlanta Chiefs
Honours
Hall of Fame

Both Aston Villa goals in the 1957 FA Cup final were his, struck against a Manchester United side reduced by his infamous sixth-minute collision with goalkeeper Ray Wood. A year later he scored five times at the 1958 World Cup to carry Northern Ireland into the quarter-finals, and in 1961 he added the League Cup to that Wembley winner's medal. Career record: 34 caps and 10 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Aston Villa, Plymouth Argyle, Atlanta Chiefs; honours include Hall of Fame.

The verdict

The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 87.

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