Denis Irwin

Legend LB, also LM, CB Right-footed box-to-box

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1965

Clubs

Oldham Athletic A.F.C., Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers

Honours

Hall of Fame

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The versatile Irish full-back was a bedrock of Manchester United's defence for over a decade, winning seven Premier League titles and the Champions League in 1999. Career record: 56 caps and 4 goals for Ireland; club career at Oldham Athletic A.F.C., Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Around Irwin in the almanac

One rank above: Paul McGrath at #3.

One rank below: Robbie Keane at #5.

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