How many caps did Andy Townsend win for Republic of Ireland?

Andy Townsend won 70 caps for Republic of Ireland, scoring 7 goals.

Which clubs did Andy Townsend play for?

Welling United (1980–1984), Weymouth (1984–1985), Southampton (1985–1988), Norwich City (1988–1990), Chelsea (1990–1993), Aston Villa (1993–1997), Middlesbrough (1997–1999), West Bromwich Albion (1999–2000).

Where does Andy Townsend rank among Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Andy Townsend #21 of Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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21 / Ireland · 1989–1997

Andy Townsend

CM box-to-box

Caps · Republic of Ireland

Goals · Republic of Ireland

Life

1963

Clubs

Welling United, Chelsea, Aston Villa

#21

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A tireless and influential midfielder, he captained the Republic of Ireland at two World Cups (1990, 1994) and was a key figure for Aston Villa and Chelsea. Career record: 70 caps and 7 goals for Republic of Ireland; club career at Welling United, Chelsea, Aston Villa.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1980–1984	Welling United
1984–1985	Weymouth
1985–1988	Southampton
1988–1990	Norwich City
1990–1993	Chelsea
1993–1997	Aston Villa
1997–1999	Middlesbrough
1999–2000	West Bromwich Albion
Republic of Ireland	70 caps, 7 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Republic of Ireland checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Republic of Ireland checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Ireland legends whose careers overlapped Townsend's

The world's great CMs

Around Townsend in the almanac

One rank above: Steve Finnan at #20.

One rank below: Frank Stapleton at #22.

Ireland's editorial top five: Roy Keane · Liam Brady · Johnny Carey · Paul McGrath · Denis Irwin.

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