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Paul McGrath, Ireland footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Paul McGrath
Paul McGrath
Ireland
4 December 1959
midfielder
Paul McGrath is an Irish former professional footballer, who played as a defender. Regarded as one of the greatest centre-backs in modern football, McGrath was known for his tackling ability, determination, composure and reading of the game, and was known by the nickname \"The Black Pearl\" at Manchester United. He was also known by the nickname \"God\" at Aston Villa.

Mainly a centre back, McGrath also played as a defensive midfielder. He spent the majority of his career at Aston Villa and Manchester United (seven seasons apiece). As of August 2025, he is one of only six defenders to have won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award. He also played for St Patrick's Athletic, Derby County and Sheffield United.

A long-time member of the Republic of Ireland national team, McGrath appeared at the 1990 and 1994 FIFA World Cups, as well as UEFA Euro 1988, the team's first-ever international tournament.

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📋 Profile & Career

: McGrath in 2018
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Paul McGrath
Date of birth: (1959-12-04) 4 December 1959 (age 66)
Place of birth: Greenford, England
Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position: Centre back
⚽ Youth career:
1971–1976: Pearse Rovers
1976–1981: Dalkey United
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1981–1982: St Patrick's Athletic 26 (4)
1982–1989: Manchester United 163 (12)
1989–1996: Aston Villa 253 (9)
1996–1997: Derby County 24 (0)
1997–1998: Sheffield United 12 (0)
Total: 478 (25)
⚽ International career:
1985–1997: Republic of Ireland 83 (8)
: * Club domestic league appearances and goals

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Channel Image Paul McGrath ASTON VILLA'S GOD --Best tackles, goals & skills--
3 years ago • 32.99K views
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Channel Image Football Entertainers... Paul McGrath
2 years ago • 3.91K views
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Channel Image Paul McGrath vs Cantona | Battle of Le Gods | vs Man United | 1994 League Cup Final | All Touches
4 years ago • 24.43K views
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Channel Image Paul McGrath vs Diego Maradona | vs Rest of World 1987 | Colossal Performance |All Touches & Actions
8 years ago • 57.2K views
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Channel Image Tribute to Paul McGrath
17 years ago • 181.74K views
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Channel Image Man Utd's Greatest Ever Defenders - Paul McGrath
5 years ago • 20.13K views
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Channel Image Paul McGrath in Ian Rush words
15 years ago • 114.5K views
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Channel Image The Villa Vision | Roy Keane's tribute to Paul McGrath
5 years ago • 34.84K views
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Channel Image A short Video with Jack Charlton talks about Paul McGrath
3 years ago • 41.45K views
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Channel Image "I was blessed to become a footballer” | Paul McGrath on addiction, Sir Alex Ferguson & Aston Villa
1 years ago • 92.17K views
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Channel Image #TBT McGrath's first Premier League goal
10 years ago • 3.66K views
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Channel Image Irish Football Legend, Paul McGrath, admits 'I Was Often Drunk on the Pitch'.
14 years ago • 195.8K views
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