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Roy Keane

Irish football manager (born 1971)

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Roy Keane is an Irish football manager and former professional player who was born in 1971 and has held significant positions in the sport, most notably as manager of various clubs and international teams. He is a notable figure in football management due to his playing career and subsequent managerial roles, making him a recognized personality in the sport.

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Born: 1971-08-10
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Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971) is an Irish football pundit, former coach, and former professional player. He is the joint most successful Irish footballer of all time alongside Denis Irwin and Ronnie Whelan, having won 19 major trophies in his club career, 17 of which came during his time at English club Manchester United. Regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation, he was…

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Saipan — Self (archive footage)2025
The Overlap on Tour — Self2023
Beckham — Self2023
Stick to Football — Self2023
Manchester United: For the Glory — Self2020
The Impossible Dream — Self2019
Keane & Vieira: Best of Enemies — Self2013

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Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971) is an Irish football pundit, former coach, and former professional player. He is best known for his career in the Premier League, in particular his captaincy of Manchester United. He is the joint most decorated Irish footballer of all time alongside Denis Irwin and Ronnie Whelan, having won 19 major trophies in his club career, 17 during his time at Manchester United. Widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time, one of the best players of his generation, and one of the greatest players in Premier League history, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players in 2004.

In his 18-year playing career, Keane played for Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United, before ending his career at Celtic. He was a dominating box-to-box midfielder noted for his aggressive and highly competitive style of play, an attitude that helped him excel as captain of Manchester United from 1997 until his departure in 2005. Keane helped United achieve sustained success during his 12 years at the club, winning seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the UEFA Champions League. He then signed for Celtic, where he won the Scottish Premier League and Scottish League Cup before retiring as a player in 2006.