33·Legends

Mark Hughes vs Neville Southall

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Mark Hughes

Wales · 1985–91 · CAM

Almanac rating
88
Rank in Wales
#6 of 33
Caps
72 · 16 goals
Clubs
Manchester United, Chelsea, Southampton
Honours
Hall of Fame

The terraces called him Sparky, and on 30 April 1985 he volleyed past Spain at the Racecourse Ground in a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win. He scored both goals against Barcelona, his former club, in the 1991 Cup Winners' Cup final in Rotterdam, won a second Cup Winners' Cup with Chelsea, two league titles and four FA Cups, and became the first man voted PFA Players' Player of the Year twice, in 1989 and 1991. Career record: 72 caps and 16 goals for Wales; club career at Manchester United, Chelsea, Southampton; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Neville Southall

Wales · GK

Almanac rating
89
Rank in Wales
#5 of 33
Caps
92 · 0 goals
Clubs
Bury, Everton, Torquay United
Honours
Hall of Fame 1996

Everton's commanding presence between the sticks, the larger-than-life Welshman was a cornerstone of their 80s success, including two league titles. Career record: 92 caps and 0 goals for Wales; club career at Bury, Everton, Torquay United; honours include Hall of Fame 1996.

The verdict

The almanac puts Neville Southall ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.

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