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Denis Irwin is listed as an association football player. Denis Irwin was born on October 31, 1965 in Cork, County Cork, Ireland. That works out to 60 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include English Football Hall of Fame. The listed height is 173 cm.
My Take
Denis Irwin is exactly the kind of footballer I treasure, the unflashy professional whose value only fully registers when you study the trophy cabinet. Nineteen honors and a shared record as the most decorated Irish player ever is staggering for someone so understated. At 173 cm he was never imposing, yet his reading of the game and sheer reliability at full back kept him at the top for two decades. I think of him as the player every manager hates to leave out. His Hall of Fame induction is no token gesture; he was the dependable foundation on which more celebrated names built their glory.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Denis Irwin
- Name (Japanese)
- デニス・アーウィン
- Reading
- でにす・あーうぃん
- Born
- October 31, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Cork, County Cork, Ireland
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Denis Irwin born?
Born October 31, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Denis Irwin from?
Denis Irwin is from Cork, County Cork, Ireland.
What does Denis Irwin do?
Denis Irwin works as association football player.
How tall is Denis Irwin?
Denis Irwin is 173 cm.
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