Donegal GAA star Michael Murphy has been named among the greatest Gaelic footballers of the last 25 years.
The Glenswilly man made the cut in a selection listed by GAA.ie.
Murphy is the only Donegal player to make the cut alongside a number of star players fro the likes of Kerry, Dublin and Tyrone.
A total of 26 players were included in the list with a starting fifteen and eleven subs.
The following is the list:
Stephen Cluxton (Dublin) – Revolutionised the goalkeeper position with precision kick-outs and clutch saves.
Marc Ó Sé (Kerry) – A stylish and effective defender with five All-Ireland titles.
Seamus Moynihan (Kerry) – A masterful ball-playing defender with unmatched anticipation.
Keith Higgins (Mayo) – The modern corner-back prototype, blending defensive tenacity with attacking flair.
Lee Keegan (Mayo) – Five-time All-Star known for his versatility and big-game performances.
Kieran McGeeney (Armagh) – A fierce competitor and 2002 All-Ireland-winning captain.
James McCarthy (Dublin) – A powerhouse player, instrumental in Dublin’s nine All-Ireland titles.
Brian Fenton (Dublin) – The standout midfielder of his generation, pivotal to Dublin’s six-in-a-row.
Michael Murphy (Donegal) – A Donegal legend, masterful in all facets of the game.
Sean Cavanagh (Tyrone) – A dynamic playmaker and scorer, 2008 Footballer of the Year.
Peter Canavan (Tyrone) – A clinical forward and Tyrone’s 2003 All-Ireland-winning captain.
Ciarán Kilkenny (Dublin) – A workhorse with six All-Stars and a knack for shining in big moments.
Colm Cooper (Kerry) – One of the most skilful forwards ever, excelling in both scoring and playmaking.
David Clifford (Kerry) – Already considered one of the game’s greats at just 25 years old.
Conor McManus (Monaghan) – A scoring machine with unmatched accuracy under pressure.
On the bench:
16. Niall Morgan (Tyrone) – A modern goalkeeper known for his point-scoring and attacking contributions.
17. Conor Gormley (Tyrone) – Famous for his game-saving block in the 2003 All-Ireland Final.
18. Michael Fitzsimons (Dublin) – The best man-marker of his generation, a nine-time All-Ireland champion.
19. Tomás Ó Sé (Kerry) – A relentless wing-back, combining defensive grit with attacking flair.
20. Jack McCaffrey (Dublin) – Electrifying pace and scoring ability from defence.
21. Philip Jordan (Tyrone) – Poetry in motion as a marauding wing-back.
22. Darragh Ó Sé (Kerry) – A dominant midfielder with six All-Ireland wins.
23. Stephen O’Neill (Tyrone) – A gifted forward with sublime balance and finishing skills.
24. Steven McDonnell (Armagh) – The 2003 Footballer of the Year, known for his clinical finishing.
25. Cillian O’Connor (Mayo) – The championship’s all-time leading scorer with a knack for thriving in big games.
26. Bernard Brogan (Dublin) – A natural scorer and the 2010 Footballer of the Year.
