How many caps did Steve Finnan win for Republic of Ireland?

Steve Finnan won 53 caps for Republic of Ireland, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Steve Finnan play for?

Welling United (1993–1995), Birmingham City (1995–1996), Notts County (1996–1998), Fulham (1998–2003), Liverpool (2003–2008), RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (2008–2009), Portsmouth (2009–2010).

Where does Steve Finnan rank among Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Steve Finnan #20 of Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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20 / Ireland · 2000–2008

Steve Finnan

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Caps · Republic of Ireland

Goals · Republic of Ireland

Life

1976

Clubs

Welling United, Fulham, Liverpool

#20

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 53 caps and 2 goals for Republic of Ireland; club career at Welling United, Fulham, Liverpool.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1993–1995	Welling United
1995–1996	Birmingham City
1996–1998	Notts County
1998–2003	Fulham
2003–2008	Liverpool
2008–2009	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2009–2010	Portsmouth
Republic of Ireland	53 caps, 2 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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Ireland legends whose careers overlapped Finnan's

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Around Finnan in the almanac

One rank above: Packie Bonner at #19.

One rank below: Andy Townsend at #21.

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

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