Who is the greatest Ireland footballer of all time?

On 33 Legends, Roy Keane ranks as the #1 Ireland player of all time with an overall rating of 91. The all-time top five: Roy Keane, Liam Brady, Paul McGrath, Denis Irwin, Robbie Keane.

How many legends does Ireland have in the 33 Legends pool?

Every nation in 33 Legends has the same 33-player pool: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 12 midfielders and 8 attackers.

Which Ireland players are rated GOAT or Immortal?

Roy Keane headline the GOAT / Immortal tier for Ireland.

Can I share my Ireland all-time XI on Instagram, TikTok or X?

Yes — every saved lineup gets a sharable URL. On mobile, the share button opens the native iOS or Android share sheet.

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About Ireland's all-time XI

Ireland's 33-player pool is led by Roy Keane, Liam Brady, Paul McGrath. Pick from 33 legends across goalkeeper, defence, midfield and attack, with an average rating of 84 and 7 different primary roles among the top eight.

Pick a formation above, drag the legends you want onto the pitch, then save and share your lineup. Built for the 2026 FIFA World Cup conversation — debate-ready, mobile-first, no signup.

The 33 greatest Ireland football legends of all time

Ranked by 33 Legends overall rating. This is the full pool the all-time XI builder above draws from — every player carries a position, era and tier.

0191Roy KeaneCDM
0290Liam BradyCM
0389Paul McGrathCB
0488Denis IrwinLB
0588Robbie KeaneSS
0687Shay GivenGK
0787Johnny GilesCM
0887Damien DuffLM
0986Steve HeighwayRM
1085Séamus ColemanRB
1185Richard DunneCB
1284Packie BonnerGK
1384Steve FinnanRB
1484John O’SheaCB
1584Ian HarteLB
1684Niall QuinnSS
1783Kieren WestwoodGK
1883Kevin MoranCB
1983Glenn WhelanCDM
2083Andy TownsendCM
2183James McCleanLM
2283Frank StapletonST
2383John AldridgeST
2482Mark LawrensonCB
2582Ray HoughtonCDM
2682Matt HollandCM
2782Wes HoolahanCAM
2882Ronnie WhelanCAM
2982Aiden McGeadyRM
3082Tony CascarinoST
3181Mick McCarthyCB
3281Stephen IrelandCAM
3381Shane LongST

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Frequently asked questions about Ireland's all-time XI

Who is the greatest Ireland footballer of all time?: On 33 Legends, Roy Keane ranks as the #1 Ireland player of all time with an overall rating of 91. The all-time top five: Roy Keane, Liam Brady, Paul McGrath, Denis Irwin, Robbie Keane.
How many legends does Ireland have in the 33 Legends pool?: Every nation in 33 Legends has the same 33-player pool: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 12 midfielders and 8 attackers.
Which Ireland players are rated GOAT or Immortal?: Roy Keane headline the GOAT / Immortal tier for Ireland.
Can I share my Ireland all-time XI on Instagram, TikTok or X?: Yes — every saved lineup gets a sharable URL. On mobile, the share button opens the native iOS or Android share sheet.