Gary Breen
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Gary Patrick Breen (born 12 December 1973) is a former footballer who made more than 500 appearances in the Football League and Premier League. A centre back, Breen played for numerous clubs over a 20-year career, including more than 100 appearances each for Coventry City and Sunderland. Born in England, he won 63 caps for the Republic of Ireland. He played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, scoring in Ireland's 3–0 victory over Saudi Arabia.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Gary Patrick Breen | ||
Date of birth | (1973-12-12) 12 December 1973 (age 50)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Hendon, London, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Centre back | ||
Youth career | |||
Charlton Athletic | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1990–1991 | Charlton Athletic | 0 | (0) |
1991–1992 | Maidstone United | 19 | (0) |
1992–1994 | Gillingham | 51 | (0) |
1994–1996 | Peterborough United | 69 | (1) |
1996–1997 | Birmingham City | 40 | (2) |
1997–2002 | Coventry City | 146 | (2) |
2002–2003 | West Ham United | 14 | (0) |
2003–2006 | Sunderland | 107 | (7) |
2006–2008 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 59 | (1) |
2008–2010 | Barnet | 47 | (0) |
Total | 552 | (13) | |
International career | |||
1996–2006 | Republic of Ireland | 63 | (7) |
1992–1995 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 9 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
2009–2010 | Barnet (assistant) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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