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John O'Shea
John Francis O'Shea is an Irish professional football coach and former player who is currently assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland men's national team. He was known for his versatility in playing several defensive and midfield positions on either side of the pitch or the centre. With 14 winners' medals, he is one of the most decorated Irish footballers of all time; only Denis Irwin, Roy K…
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sports · Irish footballer & coach (born 1981) · association football player · association football coach · also John O'Shea, John Francis O'Shea, O'Shea
Born 30 April 1981 · Q306351
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2018· 2 entries
Joined Reading in 2018.
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Played for Reading F.C. (2018–2019) — 9 appearances, 0 goals.
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2014· 2 entries
Runner-up: Football League Cup with Sunderland (2013–14).
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Won award: FAI Senior International Player of the Year (2014).
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2011· 3 entries
Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2010–11).
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Joined Sunderland in 2011.
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Played for Sunderland A.F.C. (2011–2018) — 226 appearances, 4 goals.
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2010· 2 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2010).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2010).
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2009· 2 entries
Won: Football League Cup with Manchester United (2008–09).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2008–09).
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2008· 5 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2008).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2007–08).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Manchester United (2007–08).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2008).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Manchester United (2008).
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2007· 3 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2007).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2006–07).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2007).
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2006· 1 entry
Won: Football League Cup with Manchester United (2005–06).
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2004· 2 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Manchester United (2003-2004).
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Won: FA Cup with Manchester United (2003–04).
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2003· 3 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2003).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2003).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2002–03).
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2002· 1 entry
Won award: Denzil Haroun Reserve Team Player of the Year (2001–02).
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2001· 3 entries
Played for Republic of Ireland men's national association football team (2001–2018) — 118 appearances, 3 goals.
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Against Croatia and made 118 appearances for his national team over the next 17 years, scoring three goals, his first in 2003 against Australia
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Played for Royal Antwerp F.C. (2001–2001) — 14 appearances, 0 goals.
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2000· 4 entries
Played for AFC Bournemouth (2000–2000) — 10 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team (2000–2002) — 13 appearances, 1 goals.
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Joined Bournemouth in 2000.
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Joined Antwerp in 2000.
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1999· 2 entries
Played for Manchester United F.C. (1999–2011) — 256 appearances, 10 goals.
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Joined Manchester United in 1999.
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1998· 1 entry
Won: UEFA European Under-16 Championship with Republic of Ireland U16 (1998).
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1981· 1 entry
Born 1981-04-30.
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