How many caps did John Aldridge win for Republic of Ireland?

John Aldridge won 69 caps for Republic of Ireland, scoring 19 goals.

Which clubs did John Aldridge play for?

South Liverpool (1978–1979), Newport County A.F.C. (1979–1984), Oxford United (1984–1987), Liverpool (1987–1989), Real Sociedad (1989–1991), Tranmere Rovers (1991–1998).

Where does John Aldridge rank among Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks John Aldridge #25 of Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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25 / Ireland · 1986–1996

John Aldridge

ST finisherleader

Caps · Republic of Ireland

Goals · Republic of Ireland

Life

1958

Clubs

Newport County A.F.C., Oxford United, Tranmere Rovers

#25

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A prolific goalscorer, Aldridge was a master poacher whose clinical finishing led Liverpool to the First Division title in 1988 and earned him cult hero status. Career record: 69 caps and 19 goals for Republic of Ireland; club career at Newport County A.F.C., Oxford United, Tranmere Rovers.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1978–1979	South Liverpool
1979–1984	Newport County A.F.C.
1984–1987	Oxford United
1987–1989	Liverpool
1989–1991	Real Sociedad
1991–1998	Tranmere Rovers
Republic of Ireland	69 caps, 19 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

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Around Aldridge in the almanac

One rank above: James McClean at #24.

One rank below: Kevin Moran at #26.

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

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