How many caps did Martin O’Neill win for Northern Ireland?

Martin O’Neill won 64 caps for Northern Ireland, scoring 8 goals.

Which clubs did Martin O’Neill play for?

Nottingham Forest (1971–1981), Lisburn Distillery (1971–1971), Manchester City (1981–1982), Norwich City (1981–1983), Notts County (1983–1984), Chesterfield (1984–1984), Fulham (1985–1985).

Where does Martin O’Neill rank among Northern Ireland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Martin O’Neill #9 of Northern Ireland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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09 / Northern Ireland · 1971–1984

Martin O’Neill

CM playmakercreator

Caps · Northern Ireland

Goals · Northern Ireland

Life

1952

Clubs

Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Notts County

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A tough-tackling, tenacious midfielder, he was a key part of Brian Clough's all-conquering Nottingham Forest side, winning two European Cups. Career record: 64 caps and 8 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Notts County.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q310263

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Career record

1971–1981	Nottingham Forest
1971–1971	Lisburn Distillery
1981–1982	Manchester City
1981–1983	Norwich City
1983–1984	Notts County
1984–1984	Chesterfield
1985–1985	Fulham
Northern Ireland	64 caps, 8 goals

Sources

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

Shared the era

Northern Ireland legends whose careers overlapped O’Neill's

The world's great CMs

Around O’Neill in the almanac

One rank above: Jonny Evans at #8.

One rank below: Peter McParland at #10.

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

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