How many caps did Packie Bonner win for Republic of Ireland?

Packie Bonner won 80 caps for Republic of Ireland, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Packie Bonner play for?

Celtic (1978–1998), Kilmarnock (1995–1998), Reading (1998–1999), Leicester City.

Where does Packie Bonner rank among Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Packie Bonner #19 of Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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19 / Ireland · 1981–1996

Packie Bonner

GK sweeperleader

Caps · Republic of Ireland

Goals · Republic of Ireland

Life

1960

Clubs

Celtic, Kilmarnock, Reading

#19

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Hero of Italia '90, Bonner's penalty shootout save against Romania etched his name into Irish football folklore. Career record: 80 caps and 0 goals for Republic of Ireland; club career at Celtic, Kilmarnock, Reading.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1978–1998	Celtic
1995–1998	Kilmarnock
1998–1999	Reading
—	Leicester City
Republic of Ireland	80 caps, 0 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 Bonner's

The world's great GKs

Around Bonner in the almanac

One rank above: Niall Quinn at #18.

One rank below: Steve Finnan at #20.

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

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