“The club is massive. I am a Celtic fan and did not have to ask much about it. I always wanted to play for Celtic and it works for all parties.”
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Robbie Keane
Robert David Keane is an Irish professional football coach and former player, who was most recently the head coach of NB I club Ferencváros. Widely considered one of Ireland's greatest ever footballers, Keane played as a striker, and was captain of the Republic of Ireland from March 2006 until his international retirement in August 2016. He is the most capped player and top goalscorer for Ireland.
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sports · Irish footballer and manager (born 1980) · association football player · association football coach · also Robbie Keane, Robert David Keane, Keane
Born 8 July 1980 · Q184612
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2026· 8 entries
Yahoo Sports: Robbie Keane backed as ‘strong candidate’ for Celtic job alongside Damien Duff
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Public attention spiked: 9,908 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.4× the usual 1,828, with 0 article edits.
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The Guardian: Football Daily | Was Tuchel and Bellingham really a Keane v McCarthy moment?
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Won: Magyar Kupa with Ferencváros (2025–26).
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The Guardian: Celtic to confirm appointment of Martin O’Neill after Robbie Keane backlash
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Public attention spiked: 12,594 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6.9× the usual 1,828, with 15 article edits. Coverage that week: “Celtic to confirm appointment of Martin O’Neill after Robbie Keane backlash” (The Guardian).
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Public attention spiked: 7,833 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.3× the usual 1,828, with 1 article edits.
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2025· 2 entries
Won: Nemzeti Bajnokság I with Ferencváros (2024–25).
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“I love being involved in big nights like this. I had this as a player; I get that buzz. I love what I do; I love being a manager. It’s the next best thing to playing. Tonight was special.”
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2024· 2 entries
Won: Toto Cup Al with Maccabi Tel Aviv (2024).
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Won: Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Tel Aviv (2023–24).
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2019· 1 entry
With his former teammate Jonathan Woodgate as manager
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2017· 1 entry
Played for ATK (2017–2018) — 9 appearances, 6 goals.
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2016· 1 entry
Having scored 104 goals across six seasons, before a short stint with Indian club ATK
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2015· 4 entries
Won award: LA Galaxy Most Valuable Player (2015).
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Won award: MLS Best XI (2015).
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Won award: MLS All-Star (2015).
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Won award: Best MLS Player ESPY (2015).
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2014· 8 entries
Won the American MLS Cup with L.A. Galaxy (2014).
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Won the American MLS MVP with L.A. Galaxy (2014).
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Won award: LA Galaxy Most Valuable Player (2014).
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Won: MLS Cup with LA Galaxy (2014).
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Awarded Landon Donovan MVP Award (2014).
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Won award: MLS Best XI (2014).
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Won award: MLS MVP (2014).
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Won award: MLS Cup MVP (2014).
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2013· 4 entries
Won award: MLS Best XI (2013).
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Won award: LA Galaxy Most Valuable Player (2013).
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Won award: MLS Player of the Month (August 2013).
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Won award: FAI Senior International Player of the Year (2013).
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2012· 6 entries
Won the American MLS Cup with L.A. Galaxy (2012).
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Won award: MLS Best XI (2012).
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Won: MLS Cup with LA Galaxy (2012).
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Won award: LA Galaxy Most Valuable Player (2012).
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Won award: MLS Player of the Month (July 2012).
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Played for Aston Villa F.C. (2012–2012) — 6 appearances, 3 goals.
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2011· 8 entries
Won the American MLS Supporters Shield with L.A. Galaxy (2011).
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Won the American MLS Cup with L.A. Galaxy (2011).
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Won: Supporters' Shield with LA Galaxy (2011).
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Won: Nations Cup with Republic of Ireland (2011).
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Won: MLS Cup with LA Galaxy (2011).
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Played for LA Galaxy (2011–2016) — 125 appearances, 83 goals.
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And in January 2012 went to Aston Villa on a two-month loan during the Major League Soccer (MLS) off-season
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Played for West Ham United F.C. (2011–2011) — 9 appearances, 2 goals.
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2010· 3 entries
Won award: Celtic Player of the Year (2009–10).
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Won award: Scottish Premier League Player of the Month (March 2010).
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Played for Celtic F.C. (2010–2010) — 16 appearances, 12 goals.
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2009· 3 entries
Won award: FAI Senior International Player of the Year (2009).
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Won award: FAI International Goal of the Year (2009).
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Played for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2009–2011) — 41 appearances, 11 goals.
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2008· 3 entries
Won: Football League Cup with Tottenham Hotspur (2007–08).
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Won award: Tottenham Hotspur Player of the Year (2007–08).
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Played for Liverpool F.C. (2008–2009) — 19 appearances, 5 goals.
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2007· 1 entry
Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (April 2007).
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2006· 1 entry
Won award: Tottenham Hotspur Player of the Year (2005–06).
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2005· 1 entry
Won award: FAI International Goal of the Year (2005).
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2004· 1 entry
Won award: FAI International Goal of the Year (2004).
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2003· 1 entry
Won award: Tottenham Hotspur Player of the Year (2003).
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2002· 2 entries
And played there for seven and a half years over two spells, amassing 306 appearances and 122 goals across all competitions
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Played for Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2002–2008) — 197 appearances, 80 goals.
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2001· 4 entries
Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (January 2001).
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Played for Leeds United F.C. (2001–2001) — 18 appearances, 9 goals.
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Played for Leeds United F.C. (2001–2002) — 28 appearances, 4 goals.
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Joined Leeds in 2001.
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2000· 2 entries
Joined Inter in 2000.
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Played for Inter Milan (2000–2001) — 6 appearances, 0 goals.
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1999· 5 entries
Won award: FAI Young International Player of the Year (1999).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (August 1999).
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Played for Coventry City F.C. (1999–2000) — 31 appearances, 12 goals.
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Played at the World Youth Cup in Nigeria, where the Republic of Ireland reached the last 16 before going out on penalties to the hosts
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Joined Coventry in 1999.
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1998· 5 entries
Won award: FAI Young International Player of the Year (1998).
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Won: UEFA European Under-18 Championship with Republic of Ireland U18 (1998).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (1997–98).
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And Keane was part of the victorious U18 side in Cyprus
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Played for Republic of Ireland men's national association football team (1998–2016) — 146 appearances, 68 goals.
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1997· 2 entries
Joined Wolves in 1997.
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Played for Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. (1997–1999) — 73 appearances, 24 goals.
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1996· 1 entry
Joined Wolves in 1996.
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1980· 1 entry
Born 1980-07-08.
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