How many caps did Liam Brady win for Republic of Ireland?

Liam Brady won 72 caps for Republic of Ireland, scoring 9 goals.

Which clubs did Liam Brady play for?

Arsenal (1973–1980), Juventus (1980–1982), U.C. Sampdoria (1982–1984), Inter Milan (1984–1986), Ascoli Calcio 1898 (1986–1987), West Ham United (1987–1990).

Where does Liam Brady rank among Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Liam Brady #2 of Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

‹ Ireland's 33

No verified career portrait available.

02 / Ireland · 1974–1990

Liam Brady

CM box-to-boxleader

Caps · Republic of Ireland

Goals · Republic of Ireland

Life

1956

Clubs

Arsenal, Juventus, West Ham United

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

–

The people's rank, live from duel votes

The elegant Irish playmaker graced Arsenal and Juventus with his sublime passing range, making him one of the most technically gifted midfielders of his generation. Career record: 72 caps and 9 goals for Republic of Ireland; club career at Arsenal, Juventus, West Ham United.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q356466

Vote in Ireland's duels Build your Ireland XI

Career record

1973–1980	Arsenal
1980–1982	Juventus
1982–1984	U.C. Sampdoria
1984–1986	Inter Milan
1986–1987	Ascoli Calcio 1898
1987–1990	West Ham United
Republic of Ireland	72 caps, 9 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 Brady's

The world's great CMs

Around Brady in the almanac

One rank above: Roy Keane at #1.

One rank below: Johnny Carey at #3.

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

Report an error