How many caps did Richard Dunne win for Republic of Ireland?

Richard Dunne won 80 caps for Republic of Ireland, scoring 8 goals.

Which clubs did Richard Dunne play for?

Everton (1996–2000), Manchester City (2000–2009), Aston Villa (2009–2013), Queens Park Rangers (2013–2015).

Where does Richard Dunne rank among Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Richard Dunne #14 of Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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14 / Ireland · 2000–2013

Richard Dunne

CB sweeper

Caps · Republic of Ireland

Goals · Republic of Ireland

Life

1979

Clubs

Manchester City, Aston Villa, Queens Park Rangers

#14

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A colossus at the back, Dunne was an uncompromising, old-school centre-back whose bravery and aerial dominance were legendary in the Premier League. Career record: 80 caps and 8 goals for Republic of Ireland; club career at Manchester City, Aston Villa, Queens Park Rangers.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q241502

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Career record

1996–2000	Everton
2000–2009	Manchester City
2009–2013	Aston Villa
2013–2015	Queens Park Rangers
Republic of Ireland	80 caps, 8 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 Dunne's

The world's great CBs

Around Dunne in the almanac

One rank above: Kevin Sheedy at #13.

One rank below: Séamus Coleman at #15.

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

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