
The all-time XI of Rangers F.C.
Rangers FC – One of the Classic football clubs in the world. One of the most successful clubs in Europe. In terms of titles won, they are the second behind the Egyptian club Al Ahly. They have won the Scottish Premiership 55 times. An all-time world record. The last time they won the league was in last season. It was one of the best runs by a European club in a domestic league. Under Steven Gerrard, they won the Scottish Premiership with zero losses and crossed 100 points. Steven Gerrard left the club this November to manage the English Premier League team Aston Villa. Former player and a player who includes in this best XI is the current manager of this team, Giovanni van Bronckhorst. Rangers betting will be fresh and different as a new manager was appointed last month.
Now let’s look at the best eleven football players who have graced Rangers FC:
Goalkeeper: Stefan Klos
Stefan Klos was a German goalkeeper who started his top tier career with Borussia Dortmund. After spending eight years with Dortmund, he joined Rangers in 1998. He was nicknamed as ‘Der Goalie’. He won four Scottish Premierships with Rangers, and he left the club in 2007 after spending eight years with the club.
Right Back: Sandy Jardine
The Rangers signed Sandy Jardine as a midfielder in 1964. The Scottish footballer won the player of the award for two seasons, and he has 451 appearances with the club in which he scored 42 goals.
Left Back: Arthur Newman
The Dutch International Arthur Newman made 118 appearances. He won ten trophies with Rangers, and he was one of the best-left backs with great defensive qualities.
Centre-backs:
Terry Butcher
One of the best defenders of the Rangers, who was famous for his aggressiveness on and off the field. He was the team captain, won three league titles in four years, and won two Scottish League cups.
David Weir
The Scottish defender David Weir was known for his endurance and longevity on the field. He was signed by Rangers in 2007 and spent five years with the club. He was inducted into the Rangers’ Hall of Fame in 2011.
Central Midfielders:
Barry Ferguson
Barry Ferguson had two spells with the Rangers. One was from 1997 to 2003 and the second one was from 2005 to 2009. He was named the captain of the Rangers at the age of 22 and guided the team to win the league cup and Scottish cup.
Brian Laudrup
Brian Laudrup was considered one of the talented players during his playing time. The Danish midfielder signed his contract with the Rangers in 1994. He won five titles with the Scottish club in four years.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst
The former Dutch International was a playmaking midfielder. He had 73 appearances with the Rangers and scored thirteen goals. Arsenal signed him for 8 million pounds in 2001. He is also the current manager of the Scottish club.
Left Forward:
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith can be considered as the oldest player in this All-Time XI. He played for the Rangers from 1928 to 1946. Smith was one of the players who were the club’s foundation during the starting decades.
Striker:
Michael Mols
Another former Dutch International who won six titles with Rangers FC. He scored 38 goals.
Right Forward:
Dado Prso
Rangers FC signed the Croatian International on a free transfer in 2004. His signing was considered one of the best signings in recent years.