How many caps did Keith Gillespie win for Northern Ireland?

Keith Gillespie won 86 caps for Northern Ireland, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Keith Gillespie play for?

Manchester United (1993–1995), Wigan Athletic (1993–1993), Newcastle United (1995–1998), Blackburn Rovers (1998–2003), Wigan Athletic (2000–2001), Leicester City (2003–2005), Sheffield United (2005–2009), Charlton Athletic (2008–2008), Bradford City A.F.C. (2009–2009), Glentoran (2009–2010), Darlington (2010–2010), Longford Town (2011–2013).

Where does Keith Gillespie rank among Northern Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Keith Gillespie #19 of Northern Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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19 / Northern Ireland · 1994–2008

Keith Gillespie

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Caps · Northern Ireland

Goals · Northern Ireland

Life

1975

Clubs

Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, Sheffield United

#19

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A thrilling winger with blistering pace, he was a key figure for Newcastle in the 90s, renowned for his dazzling runs down the flank. Career record: 86 caps and 2 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, Sheffield United.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1993–1995	Manchester United
1993–1993	Wigan Athletic
1995–1998	Newcastle United
1998–2003	Blackburn Rovers
2000–2001	Wigan Athletic
2003–2005	Leicester City
2005–2009	Sheffield United
2008–2008	Charlton Athletic
2009–2009	Bradford City A.F.C.
2009–2010	Glentoran
2010–2010	Darlington
2011–2013	Longford Town
Northern Ireland	86 caps, 2 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Northern Ireland checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Northern Ireland checked 4 October 2026

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Around Gillespie in the almanac

One rank above: Colin Clarke at #18.

One rank below: Mal Donaghy at #20.

Northern Ireland's editorial top five: George Best · Danny Blanchflower · Pat Jennings · Peter Doherty · Aaron Hughes.

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