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My Take
John O'Shea is the kind of footballer managers adore and pundits underrate. A towering 192 cm Irishman from Waterford, he was the ultimate utility man during Manchester United's dominant years, slotting into defence or midfield on either flank without fuss. He never chased the spotlight, but his reliability was its own form of brilliance. I find it fitting that he has moved into coaching with the Republic of Ireland setup, passing on the quiet professionalism that defined his playing days. Substance over flash has always appealed to me, and O'Shea is a model of it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John O'Shea
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・オシェイ
- Reading
- じょん・おしぇい
- Born
- April 30, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 192 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John O'Shea born?
Born April 30, 1981 (age 45).
Where is John O'Shea from?
John O'Shea is from Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland.
What does John O'Shea do?
John O'Shea works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is John O'Shea?
John O'Shea is 192 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.