Player: Steve Staunton

Nationality: Republic of Ireland

Note on origin: Although you asked for a player "from Albania," Steve Staunton is not Albanian. He is an Irish footballer, born in Drogheda, County Louth, Republic of Ireland. There is no record of him being Albanian or representing Albania.

• Full name: Stephen Staunton
• Date of birth: 19 January 1969
• Position: Defender (primarily left-back/centre-back)
• Club career (highlights):
  • Oxford United (1986–1990)
  • Aston Villa (1990–1998) — established himself in the Premier League
  • Liverpool (1998–2002) — won the League Cup in 2001
  • Walsall (2002–2003) and later short spells as player-coach
• International career:
  • Republic of Ireland senior team (1988–2002)
  • Earned 102 caps, scoring 8 goals — one of Ireland's most-capped players
  • Played at Euro 1988 and Euro 2000; was part of Ireland squads for major tournaments in the 1990s and 2000.
• Managerial career:
  • Republic of Ireland assistant and later manager (2006–2007)
  • Managed Darlington (2010–2011)
• Honours:
  • Football League Cup with Liverpool (2000–01)
  • Individual: Inducted into the FAI Hall of Fame (among Ireland's notable internationals)

Summary: Steve Staunton is a Republic of Ireland international and former defender with over 100 caps for Ireland. He is not Albanian and did not represent Albania.