Terry Phelan — Player Profile (summary)

• Full name: Terence Phelan
• Date of birth: 10 December 1967
• Place of birth: Manchester, England
• Nationality: English-born; represented the Republic of Ireland internationally
• Position: Left back / Left wing-back
• Youth clubs: Manchester City (youth)
• Senior career (not exhaustive):
  • 1985–1988: Manchester City
  • 1988–1991: Swansea City
  • 1991–1994: Coventry City
  • 1994–1997: Chelsea
  • 1997–1999: Everton
  • 1999: Manchester City (loan)
  • 1999–2001: Sheffield Wednesday
  • 2001–2002: Crystal Palace
  • Later years included short spells at clubs such as Bolton Wanderers, Bury and Llanelli, and time playing/working in the United States.
• International career:
  • Represented the Republic of Ireland national team despite being born in England, qualifying through ancestry. Earned 42 senior caps for Ireland between 1991 and 1997.
  • Was part of Ireland squads during the qualifying campaigns and tournaments in the 1990s, though injuries affected his availability for some tournaments.
• Notable facts:
  • Known for pace, athleticism and attacking runs from left back.
  • Played in the Premier League for several clubs, including Coventry City, Chelsea and Everton.
  • After retiring as a player he has been involved in coaching and youth development, including work in the United States.

Correction regarding Albania: Terry Phelan is not Albanian; he was born in Manchester, England, and represented the Republic of Ireland internationally.