Paul McGrath
Irish footballer
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Born 1959 · age 67United Kingdom
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Updated 2026-06-21
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. He was also known by the nickname "God" at Aston Villa.
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- Sheffield United F.C.1997–1997
- Sheffield United F.C.1997–1998
- Derby County F.C.1996–1997
- Aston Villa F.C.1989–1996
- Republic of Ireland men's national association football team1985–1997
- Manchester United F.C.1982–1989
- St Patrick's Athletic F.C.1981–1982
19811998
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| 1997–1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997–1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996–1997 | 24 | 0 |
| 1989–1996 | 252 | 9 |
| 1985–1997 | 83 | 8 |
| 1982–1989 | 163 | 12 |
| 1981–1982 | 27 | 4 |
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- English Football Hall of Fame
- British Sports Book Awards
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Momentum11.7
Historical21.3
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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- Paul McGrathLow confidencewikipedia · sv.wikipedia.org
- باول مكغراثLow confidencewikipedia · ar.wikipedia.org
- باول مكجراثLow confidencewikipedia · arz.wikipedia.org
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