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Wilkins

The second in a line of four footballer brothers, Wilkins began his career in Chelsea’s youth sector and became team captain at just 19. Gifted with extraordinary tactical intelligence, the deep-lying playmaker from Hillingdon moved to Manchester United in 1979, becoming Red Devil's on-field brain for 5 seasons, before signing for AC Milan. A serious and meticulous professional, he was best known for his long-range and accurate shots and for his exemplary correctness.