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Defender · 1972–1984
Alan Moody became Southend's all-time appearance leader after joining from Middlesbrough in 1972. The commanding centre-back is credited in established club records with 506 competitive matches and 44 goals during twelve seasons at Roots Hall.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 444 | 2 | 446 | 41 |
| FA Cup | 32 | 0 | 32 | 3 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 24 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Other cups | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| All competitions | 504 | 2 | 506 | 44 |
This is the archived career snapshot, not an automatically combined lifetime total. Some earlier seasons and cup records are incomplete; current-season matches are shown separately until each historical season has been reconciled. No unverified figures are presented as definitive club records.
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