John O'Shea
Irish footballer and coach · Ireland · On the map · Footballers · Born 1981 · age 45
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.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 2003-2009
Wayne Rooney Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 2004-2011
Edwin van der Sar Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 2005-2011
Paul Scholes Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1999-2011
Michael Carrick Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 2006-2011
Park Ji-Sung Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 2005-2011
Darren Fletcher Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 2003-2011
Jonny Evans Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 2006-2011
Ben Foster Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 2005-2010
Wes Brown Teammate at Sunderland A.F.C., 2011-2016
Phil Neville Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1999-2005
Mikaël Silvestre Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1999-2008
James McClean Teammate at Sunderland A.F.C., 2011-2013
Chris Eagles Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 2003-2008
Phil Bardsley Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 2003-2008
Quinton Fortune Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1999-2006
Kieran Richardson Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 2002-2007
David Meyler Teammate at Sunderland A.F.C., 2011-2013
Liam Miller Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 2004-2009
Luke Chadwick Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1999-2004- Michael Stewart Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1999-2005
Rachael Laws Teammate at Sunderland A.F.C., 2011-2018
Matthew Williams Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1999-2004
Neil Wood Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1999-2006
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O'Shea with Manchester United
O'Shea playing in the 2008-09 UEFA Champions League semi-final against Arsenal when he helped his team to the 2009 UEFA Champions League final
O'Shea (left) in action for Sunderland against Arsenal in 2012
O'Shea playing for the Republic of Ireland against Colombia in 2008
O'Shea (wearing No.4) playing for Ireland at UEFA Euro 2012 against Spain
O'Shea in action for the Republic of Ireland against Austria, September 2013
O'Shea, Wayne Rooney, and Michael Carrick lining up for Manchester United in 2009. The three are wearing UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup winners' badges.About this person
With 14 winners' medals, he is one of the most decorated Irish footballers of all time; only Denis Irwin, Roy Keane, Steve Heighway and Ronnie Whelan have accrued more honours.
