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Wales' Greatest Ever Players: The Top Ten

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As part of a new series - The Football History Boys are enlisting the help of some of the nation's best writers to discuss ten of the greatest sportsmen and women to ever pull on the red jersey. Starting with Jess Fishlock, a pioneer of the women's game in Wales - we will be taking a journey right the way through over 140 years of international history to see who has helped to shape modern Welsh sporting identity. It is a list which will celebrate more than just achievements on the pitch, but off them too. So stay tuned for a feast of Welsh footballing goodness! Diolch!
















Who is Wales' Greatest Ever Player?


Jess Fishlock

Billy Meredith

Ryan Giggs

Ivor Allchurch

Aaron Ramsey

Neville Southall

Gareth Bale

John Charles

Ian Rush

Gary Speed

Jayne Ludlow

Mark Hughes

Other
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