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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Aerial presence (185 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Left-footed specialist
- Ireland international
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Brian Barry-Murphy profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
-
Ireland
- Date of birth
- 27 Jul 1978 (47 years)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Short name
- B. Barry-Murphy
Brian Barry-Murphy recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Ireland vs North Macedonia
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Czechia vs Ireland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 26 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Hungary vs Ireland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 16 Nov 2025 | 2 – 3 |
|
Ireland vs Portugal
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 13 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Ireland vs Armenia
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 14 Oct 2025 | 1 – 0 |
|
Ireland vs Qatar
|
International Friendly | 28 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Canada vs Ireland
|
International Friendly | 05 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Kosovo vs Ireland
|
UEFA Nations League | 24 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Israel vs Ireland
|
UEFA Nations League | 27 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Ireland vs Austria
|
UEFA Nations League | 01 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
Brian Barry-Murphy transfer history (10 moves)
Rochdale
Retired
Bury
Rochdale
Sheffield Wednesday
Bury
Preston North End
Sheffield Wednesday
Hartlepool United
Preston North End
Preston North End
Hartlepool United
Southend United
Preston North End
Preston North End
Southend United
Cork City
Preston North End
Cork City U20
Cork City
Ireland national team
About Brian Barry-Murphy
Brian Barry-Murphy is a 47-year-old Ireland professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 27 July 1978 in Ireland, Brian Barry-Murphy has been eligible for senior professional football since 1995. Brian Barry-Murphy stands 185 cm tall and weighs 78 kg, and is left-footed.
As more Ireland national team fixtures are played, Brian Barry-Murphy's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Ireland vs Qatar in the International Friendly on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Most recent fixture: Ireland 0-0 North Macedonia in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Brian Barry-Murphy hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Brian Barry-Murphy
What team does Brian Barry-Murphy play for?
Brian Barry-Murphy's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Brian Barry-Murphy play?
Brian Barry-Murphy plays as a midfielder.
How old is Brian Barry-Murphy?
Brian Barry-Murphy was born on 27 July 1978, making them 47 years old.
What nationality is Brian Barry-Murphy?
Brian Barry-Murphy represents Ireland.
How tall is Brian Barry-Murphy?
Brian Barry-Murphy stands 185 cm tall and weighs 78 kg.
Is Brian Barry-Murphy left-footed or right-footed?
Brian Barry-Murphy's preferred foot is left.
Does Brian Barry-Murphy play for the national team?
Brian Barry-Murphy is eligible for Ireland. Their next match is Ireland vs Qatar on Thursday 28 May 2026 UTC.
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