3. Dave Mackay 1959-1968
The fiery Scot was one of the toughest tacklers in the business and marshalled the Spurs midfield through one of their most successful periods in history.
During a nine year spell he won the league twice, the FA Cup thrice, and the Cup Winners Cup once, collecting 22 Scotland cpas all the while. He was famously persuaded by Brain Clough and Peter Taylor to sign for Derby County at the age of 34 and continued his career until his 40s. Described by George Best as the hardest player he’d ever faced.