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International Football - Ireland
Youngest Players
This list features the youngest players to play for the Republic of Ireland national team.
RANK | PLAYERS | AGE | YEAR |
1 | Jimmy Holmes | 17 years, 199 days | 1971 |
2 | Robbie Keane | 17 years, 259 days | 1998 |
3 | Troy Parrott | 17 years, 282 days | 2019 |
4 | Evan Ferguson | 18 years, 28 days | 2022 |
5 | Gary Waddock | 18 years, 44 days | 1980 |
6 | Aiden McGeady | 18 years, 59 days | 2004 |
7 | Pat Scully | 18 years, 118 days | 1988 |
8 | David O'Leary | 18 years, 129 days | 1976 |
9 | Michael Obafemi | 18 years, 135 days | 2018 |
10 | Kevin O'Flanagan | 18 years, 150 days | 1937 |
References
11v11. (2025). Republic of Ireland national football team – Youngest players. Available at: https://www.11v11.com/teams/republic-of-ireland/tab/stats/option/youngest/ (Accessed 1 December 2025).
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