How many caps did Johnny Giles win for Republic of Ireland?

Johnny Giles won 59 caps for Republic of Ireland, scoring 5 goals.

Which clubs did Johnny Giles play for?

Manchester United (1957–1963), Leeds United (1963–1975), West Bromwich Albion (1975–1977), Shamrock Rovers (1977–1983), Philadelphia Fury (1978–1978).

Where does Johnny Giles rank among Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Johnny Giles #10 of Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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10 / Ireland · 1959–1979

Johnny Giles

CM playmakercreator

Caps · Republic of Ireland

Goals · Republic of Ireland

Life

1940

Clubs

Manchester United, Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion

#10

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 59 caps and 5 goals for Republic of Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q444329

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Career record

1957–1963	Manchester United
1963–1975	Leeds United
1975–1977	West Bromwich Albion
1977–1983	Shamrock Rovers
1978–1978	Philadelphia Fury
Republic of Ireland	59 caps, 5 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 Giles's

The world's great CMs

Around Giles in the almanac

One rank above: David O'Leary at #9.

One rank below: Shay Given at #11.

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

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