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05 / Ireland · 1990–1999

Denis Irwin

LB box-to-box
Caps · Republic of Ireland
56
Goals · Republic of Ireland
4
Life
1965
Clubs
Oldham Athletic A.F.C., Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers
#5
Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 56 caps and 4 goals for Republic of Ireland; club career at Oldham Athletic A.F.C., Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q317807
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Career record

1983–1986Leeds United
1986–1990Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
1990–2002Manchester United
2002–2004Wolverhampton Wanderers
Republic of Ireland56 caps, 4 goals

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Around Irwin in the almanac

One rank above: Paul McGrath at #4.

One rank below: Robbie Keane at #6.

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

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