Shay Given
Irish footballer · Ireland · On the map · Footballers · Born 1976 · age 50
Seamus John James Given is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest ever players and - in his prime - one of the Premier League's best goalkeepers, he is the second-most capped Republic of Ireland player, with 134 caps.
Shay Given is read about 575 times a day, in 48 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 10 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 408 days, one point a day.
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Close ties
Damien Duff Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 1998-2012
Gary Speed Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1998-2004
Ciaran Clark Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 2011-2015
Richard Dunne Teammate at Republic of Ireland national team, 2000-2013
Nicky Butt Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2004-2009
Glenn Whelan Teammate at Stoke City F.C., 2015-2017
Kieron Dyer Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1999-2007
Aaron Hughes Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1997-2005
Shola Ameobi Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2000-2009
Jonathan Walters Teammate at Stoke City F.C., 2015-2017
Stephen Ireland Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 2011-2014
Charles N'Zogbia Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2004-2009
Steve Harper Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1997-2009
Titus Bramble Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2002-2007- Nikos Dabizas Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1998-2004
Nolberto Solano Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1998-2004
Andy O'Brien Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2001-2005
Rob Lee Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1997-2002
Laurent Robert Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2001-2006
Michael Chopra Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2000-2006- Kevin Gallacher Teammate at Blackburn Rovers F.C., 1994-1997
Steven Caldwell Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1997-2004- Olivier Bernard Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2000-2005
Warren Barton Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1997-2002
Also in Deutsch
Career 11
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Stoke City F.C.2015-201780
Middlesbrough F.C.2013-2014160
Aston Villa F.C.2011-2015370
Manchester City F.C.2009-2011500
Newcastle United F.C.1997-20093540
Sunderland A.F.C.1996170
Swindon Town F.C.199650
Republic of Ireland1996-20161340
Swindon Town F.C.199400
Blackburn Rovers F.C.1994-199720
Republic of Ireland U21
Timeline 9
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About this person
Country
Ireland
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1976 · age 50
