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

Michael O’Neill won 31 caps for Northern Ireland, scoring 4 goals.

Which clubs did Michael O’Neill play for?

Coleraine (1984–1987), Newcastle United (1987–1989), Dundee United (1989–1993), Hibernian (1993–1996), Coventry City (1996–1998), Aberdeen (1998–1998), Reading (1998–1998), Wigan Athletic (1998–2000), St Johnstone (2000–2001), Clydebank (2001–2002), Portland Timbers (2001–2001), Glentoran (2002–2004).

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

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

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Michael O’Neill

CM creator

Caps · Northern Ireland

Goals · Northern Ireland

Life

1969

Clubs

Dundee United, Hibernian, Wigan Athletic

#33

Editorial rank of 33 for Northern Ireland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A composed and influential midfielder, he was a key figure for Northern Ireland both as a player and later as a manager, guiding them to Euro 2016. Career record: 31 caps and 4 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Dundee United, Hibernian, Wigan Athletic.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q1778362

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Career record

1984–1987	Coleraine
1987–1989	Newcastle United
1989–1993	Dundee United
1993–1996	Hibernian
1996–1998	Coventry City
1998–1998	Aberdeen
1998–1998	Reading
1998–2000	Wigan Athletic
2000–2001	St Johnstone
2001–2002	Clydebank
2001–2001	Portland Timbers
2002–2004	Glentoran
Northern Ireland	31 caps, 4 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: Anton Rogan at #32.

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

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