SWOS ECE 95/96
SWOS ECE 95/96

DENIS IRWIN
DENIS IRWIN
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Number
#2
Nationality
Albania
Team
REPUBLIC IRELAND (World Cup 94)
Coach
JACK CHARLTON
Position
RB (Right Back)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
1 1 2 7 1 6 2 20 2.4 £850k

Correction and profile

Denis Irwin is not from Albania. He is an Irish former professional footballer from Dundalk, County Louth, Republic of Ireland. Below is a concise profile reflecting accurate biographical and career information.

  • Full name: Denis Irwin
  • Date of birth: 31 October 1965
  • Place of birth: Dundalk, County Louth, Republic of Ireland
  • Nationality: Irish (Republic of Ireland)
  • Position: Left back / Right back (full-back)

Club career (highlights)

  • Manchester United (1990–2002) — Most notable spell: Irwin made over 300 appearances, winning multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups and the UEFA Champions League (1998–99 treble season).
  • Oldham Athletic (1986–1990) — Breakthrough in English football.
  • Wigan Athletic (on loan early in career) and Leicester City (after leaving Manchester United, 2002–2003) — Later career moves.

International career

  • Republic of Ireland national team — Irwin earned over 50 caps for Ireland, representing his country in major tournaments including the 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1988 qualifiers/qualifying campaigns during his era.

Playing style and legacy

  • Reliable, versatile full-back known for consistency, accurate penalty and free-kick taking, strong defensive awareness and professionalism.
  • Considered one of Manchester United’s best full-backs of the 1990s and a club legend from the Sir Alex Ferguson era.

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