Denis Irwin vs Johnny Carey
Both Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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Denis Irwin
Ireland · 1990–1999 · LB
- Rank in Ireland
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Republic of Ireland
- 56 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C., Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Career record: 56 caps and 4 goals for Republic of Ireland; club career at Oldham Athletic A.F.C., Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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Johnny Carey
Ireland · 1937–1953 · RB
- Rank in Ireland
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Republic of Ireland
- 29 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United, Shamrock Rovers, Everton
The First Division title of 1952 followed, along with the 1949 Footballer of the Year award and the honour of captaining the Rest of Europe XI at Hampden in 1947. Career record: 29 caps and 3 goals for Republic of Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Shamrock Rovers, Everton.
The careers, side by side
Denis Irwin is editorial rank 5 and Johnny Carey rank 3 in Ireland's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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