Johnny Carey vs Robbie Keane
Both Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Robbie Keane
Ireland · 1998–2016 · SS
- Rank in Ireland
- #6 of 33
- Caps · Republic of Ireland
- 146 · 68 goals
- Clubs
- Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, LA Galaxy
Ireland's record goalscorer, Keane's infectious energy, acrobatic celebrations, and uncanny knack for finding the net made him a striker beloved by fans across the Premier League. Career record: 146 caps and 68 goals for Republic of Ireland; club career at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, LA Galaxy.
The careers, side by side
Johnny Carey is editorial rank 3 and Robbie Keane rank 6 in Ireland's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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