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- Disciplined
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- Right-footed specialist
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Stephen Ireland profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
-
Ireland
- Date of birth
- 22 Aug 1986 (39 years)
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 67 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- S. Ireland
Stephen Ireland 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 |
Stephen Ireland transfer history (11 moves)
Bolton Wanderers
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Free player
Bolton Wanderers
Stoke City
Free player
Aston Villa
Stoke City
Stoke City
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Stoke City
Newcastle United
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Newcastle United
Manchester City
Aston Villa
Manchester City U18
Manchester City
Cobh Ramblers U19
Manchester City U18
Ireland national team
About Stephen Ireland
Stephen Ireland is a 39-year-old Ireland professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 22 August 1986 in Ireland, Stephen Ireland has been eligible for senior professional football since 2003. Stephen Ireland stands 173 cm tall and weighs 67 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Ireland national team fixtures are played, Stephen Ireland'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 Stephen Ireland 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 Stephen Ireland
What team does Stephen Ireland play for?
Stephen Ireland's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Stephen Ireland play?
Stephen Ireland plays as a midfielder.
How old is Stephen Ireland?
Stephen Ireland was born on 22 August 1986, making them 39 years old.
What nationality is Stephen Ireland?
Stephen Ireland represents Ireland.
How tall is Stephen Ireland?
Stephen Ireland stands 173 cm tall and weighs 67 kg.
Is Stephen Ireland left-footed or right-footed?
Stephen Ireland's preferred foot is right.
Does Stephen Ireland play for the national team?
Stephen Ireland is eligible for Ireland. Their next match is Ireland vs Qatar on Thursday 28 May 2026 UTC.
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