REPUBLIC OF IRELAND MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYERS |
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Explore the complete list of Republic of Ireland players who have represented Manchester United throughout the club’s rich history. From legendary figures like Roy Keane and Denis Irwin to emerging talents, this page celebrates the contribution of Irish footballers to United’s domestic and European successes. Learn about their careers, key achievements, and the strong footballing connection between Manchester United and the Republic of Ireland. A must-visit for fans and historians eager to dive into the shared legacy of Irish talent at Old Trafford.
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| No |
Portrait |
Player Name |
Nationality |
Years at Club |
Total Apps |
Total Goals |
Strike Ratio
Goals/Games |
| 1. |
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Byrne, David |
Republic of Ireland |
1933-1934 |
4 |
3 |
0.75 |
| 2. |
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Behan, Billy |
Republic of Ireland |
1933-1934 |
1 |
0 |
0.00 |
| 3. |
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Carey, Johnny |
Republic of Ireland |
1937-1953 |
344 |
17 |
0.05 |
| 4. |
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Feehan, John "Sonny" |
Republic of Ireland |
1948-1950 |
14 |
0 |
0.00 |
| 5. |
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McFarlane, William "Noel" |
Republic of Ireland |
1954-1956 |
1 |
0 |
0.00 |
| 6. |
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Kennedy, Patrick |
Republic of Ireland |
1952-1956 |
1 |
0 |
0.00 |
| 7. |
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Whelan, William |
Republic of Ireland |
1954-1958 |
98 |
52 |
0.53 |
| 8. |
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Brennan, Shay |
Republic of Ireland |
1957-1970 |
359 |
6 |
0.02 |
| 9. |
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Carolan, Joseph |
Republic of Ireland |
1958-1960 |
71 |
0 |
0.00 |
| 10. |
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Giles, Johnny |
Republic of Ireland |
1959-1963 |
115 |
13 |
0.11 |
| 11. |
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Dunne, Tony |
Republic of Ireland |
1960-1973 |
535 |
2 |
0.00 |
| 12. |
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Cantwell, Noel |
Republic of Ireland |
1960-1967 |
146 |
8 |
0.05 |
| 13. |
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Dunne, Patrick |
Republic of Ireland |
1964-1966 |
67 |
0 |
0.00 |
| 14. |
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Givens, Don |
Republic of Ireland |
1969-1970 |
9 |
1 |
0.11 |
| 15. |
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Martin, Mick |
Republic of Ireland |
1972-1975 |
43 |
2 |
0.05 |
| 16. |
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Daly, Gerry |
Republic of Ireland |
1973-1977 |
142 |
32 |
0.23 |
| 17. |
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Roche, Paddy |
Republic of Ireland |
1973-1982 |
53 |
0 |
0.00 |
| 18. |
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Grimes, Ashley |
Republic of Ireland |
1977-1983 |
107 |
11 |
0.10 |
| 19. |
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Moran, Kevin |
Republic of Ireland |
1978-1988 |
289 |
24 |
0.08 |
| 20. |
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Whelan, Anthony |
Republic of Ireland |
1980-1983 |
1 |
0 |
0.00 |
| 21. |
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Stapleton, Frank |
Republic of Ireland |
1981-1987 |
288 |
78 |
0.27 |
| 22. |
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McGrath, Paul |
Republic of Ireland |
1982-1989 |
199 |
16 |
0.08 |
| 23. |
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O'Brien, Liam |
Republic of Ireland |
1986-1989 |
36 |
2 |
0.06 |
| 24. |
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Brazil, Derek |
Republic of Ireland |
1986-1992 |
2 |
0 |
0.00 |
| 25. |
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Irwin, Denis |
Republic of Ireland |
1990-2002 |
529 |
33 |
0.06 |
| 26. |
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Keane, Roy |
Republic of Ireland |
1993-2005 |
480 |
51 |
0.11 |
| 27. |
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O'Shea, John |
Republic of Ireland |
1999-2011 |
393 |
15 |
0.04 |
| 28. |
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Tierney, Paul |
Republic of Ireland |
2000-2005 |
1 |
0 |
0.00 |
| 29. |
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Miller, Liam |
Republic of Ireland |
2004-2006 |
22 |
2 |
0.09 |
| 30. |
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Gibson, Darron |
Republic of Ireland |
2005-2012 |
60 |
10 |
0.17 |
| 31. |
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Brady, Robbie |
Republic of Ireland |
2012-2013 |
1 |
0 |
0.00 |
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