Paul McGrath
Irish footballer · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Born 1959 · age 66
Paul McGrath is an Irish former professional footballer, who played as a defender. Regarded as one of the greatest centre-backs in modern football, McGrath was known for his tackling ability, determination, composure and reading of the game, and was known by the nickname "The Black Pearl" at Manchester United.
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Close ties
Dwight Yorke Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1989-1996
Bryan Robson Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1982-1989
Gordon Strachan Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1984-1989
Norman Whiteside Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1982-1989
Steve Staunton Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1991-1996
Frank Stapleton Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1982-1987- Gary Bailey Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1982-1987
Ray Houghton Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1992-1995
Arthur Albiston Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1982-1988- Kevin Moran Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1982-1988
Ugo Ehiogu Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1991-1996
Andy Townsend Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1993-1996
Clayton Blackmore Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1982-1989
Nigel Spink Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1989-1996- Tony Daley Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1989-1994
Michael Oakes Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1991-1996- Mike Duxbury Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1982-1989
Remi Moses Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1982-1989
Steve Bruce Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1987-1989
Denis Irwin Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 1990-1997
Chris Hughton Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 1985-1991
Mick McCarthy Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 1985-1992
Tony Cascarino Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 1985-1997- Packie Bonner Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 1985-1996
Career 7
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Sheffield United F.C.199770
Sheffield United F.C.1997-199850
Derby County F.C.1996-1997240
Aston Villa F.C.1989-19962529
Republic of Ireland1985-1997838
Manchester United F.C.1982-198916312
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.1981-1982274
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Awards
About this person
He was also known by the nickname "God" at Aston Villa.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1959 · age 66
The same award as Paul
Eddie GrayBoth received English Football Hall of Fame
Herbert ChapmanBoth received English Football Hall of Fame
Alan HansenBoth received English Football Hall of Fame
Liam BradyBoth received English Football Hall of Fame
Trevor FrancisBoth received English Football Hall of Fame
Johnny HaynesBoth received English Football Hall of Fame
Herbert ChapmanBoth received English Football Hall of FameAlan HansenBoth received English Football Hall of FameLiam BradyBoth received English Football Hall of FameTrevor FrancisBoth received English Football Hall of FameJohnny HaynesBoth received English Football Hall of Fame