Denis Irwin

Republic of Ireland · Left-back (Right-back) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1991-2000

Two-footed, ice-cool full-back and set-piece taker, Ferguson's steadiest

78.4OVR#312 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed70.2
  • Shooting65.4
  • Passing76.3
  • Ball Control75.8
  • Movement70.0
  • Football IQ82.5
  • Defending Skill84.0
  • Physical72.9
  • Mental86.0
  • Career88.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Weak Foot95
  2. Consistency95
  3. Tactical Discipline92
  4. Concentration90
  5. Durability90
  6. Loyalty90
  7. Decision Making88
  8. Selflessness88
  9. Longevity88
  10. Anticipation86

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.2

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration75
  • Dribbling Speed63
  • Top Speed with Ball71
  • Knock-on & Run67
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 65.4

  • Finishing58
  • Shot Power70
  • Long Shots66
  • Volleys54
  • Curve80
  • Penalties84
  • Heading64
  • Direct Free Kicks82
  • Shooting Creativity54
  • Acrobatics42

Passing 76.3

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing74
  • Through Balls68
  • Crossing84
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery80

Ball Control 75.8

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession78
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks50
  • Weak Foot95
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 70.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement62
  • Runs in Behind62
  • Attacking Positioning58
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs82

Football IQ 82.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 84.0

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle82
  • Offside Trap84

Physical 72.9

  • Strength72
  • Stamina85
  • Agility75
  • Balance76
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression72

Mental 86.0

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration90
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 88.0

  • Consistency95
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements77
  • Durability90
  • Loyalty90

Profile

Born
31 October 1965
Foot
Right
Career
1983–2004
Prime
1991-2000

Club career

  • 1983–1986 Leeds United
  • 1986–1990 Oldham Athletic
  • 1990–2002 Manchester United
  • 2002–2004 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1999 Manchester United

League title · Premier League Manchester United 7

1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01

Intercontinental Cup 1

1999

UEFA Super Cup 1

1991

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1990–91

FA Cup 2

1993–94, 1995–96

League Cup 1

1991–92

Community Shield 4

1990, 1993, 1996, 1997

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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