The Greatest Irish Football Players

Birthdate: August 22, 1986

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Cork, Ireland

Renowned as a talented midfielder, former Irish footballer Stephen Ireland is known for his stints with clubs such as Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Stoke City. He has been, in the past, been involved in controversies regarding his exclusion from the Ireland team, and amid speculations, eventually never returned to play.