Team sheet · 2000s
Best 15Republic of Irelandof the 2000s
Looking for the best 15 Republic of Ireland players of the 2000s? This ranked list covers the top 15 footballers from the Beat The Invincible World Cup–era draft catalog, ordered by overall rating with positions, attributes, and scouting notes. #1 is Roy Keane, followed by Robbie Keane, while Clarke Carlisle closes the sheet at #15.
These ratings and rankings come from the Beat The Invincible game catalog — they are not an official FIFA, federation, or media ranking.
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Best 15 Republic of Ireland players ranked
Republic of Ireland 2000s footballers ordered 1–15 by overall rating — not grouped by position.
CMWC 2002
Roy Keane
OVR
90
Pace77Shot74Pass80Drib75Def90Phys90Captain and inspirational leader, key midfielder with excellent all-around ability in 2002.
CFWC 2002 · 2006
Robbie Keane
OVR
88
Pace85Shot85Pass78Drib83Def60Phys75Ireland's main striker and talisman in both 2002 and 2006 World Cups, prolific scorer.
GKWC 2002 · 2006
Shay Given
OVR
86
Pace55Shot45Pass70Drib60Def88Phys75Ireland's first-choice goalkeeper and key player at both 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
CBWC 2002 · 2006
Richard Dunne
OVR
83
Pace68Shot55Pass68Drib62Def85Phys82Mainstay at centre back through the decade, strong defensive presence in both tournaments.
RMWC 2002
Jason McAteer
OVR
83
Pace78Shot74Pass72Drib75Def72Phys80Key right midfielder, providing energy and skill on the wing in 2002.
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Darren Fletcher
OVR
82
Pace75Shot60Pass70Drib68Def82Phys80Emerging defensive midfielder in 2006, provided energy and ball-winning skills.
RBWC 2002 · 2006
Steve Finnan
OVR
82
Pace78Shot70Pass75Drib73Def82Phys77Reliable right back with strong defensive and offensive contributions during the 2000s World Cups.
LMWC 2002 · 2006
Kevin Kilbane
OVR
82
Pace77Shot70Pass75Drib71Def74Phys75Versatile midfielder, important in both 2002 and 2006 squads on left flank.
CMWC 2002
Matt Holland
OVR
81
Pace70Shot72Pass75Drib70Def75Phys77Central midfielder with good passing and workrate during 2002 World Cup.
LBWC 2002
Mark Kennedy
OVR
81
Pace74Shot65Pass72Drib70Def80Phys78Starting left back in 2002, contributed both defensively and offensively.
CBWC 2002
Henning Berg
OVR
80
Pace65Shot50Pass65Drib60Def82Phys80Key central defender in the 2002 World Cup squad providing experience and solidity.
STWC 2002
Niall Quinn
OVR
80
Pace70Shot75Pass65Drib60Def55Phys80Experienced striker playing in the 2002 World Cup, big physical presence upfront.
CBWC 2002
Steve Walsh
OVR
80
Pace65Shot50Pass65Drib60Def82Phys79Part of 2002 World Cup defense, providing experience at centre back.
CMWC 2002
Andy Townsend
OVR
79
Pace65Shot68Pass75Drib70Def70Phys72Midfield presence providing reliable passing and defensive cover in 2002.
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Clarke Carlisle
OVR
78
Pace68Shot50Pass65Drib60Def80Phys78No. No World Cup appearances in 2000s for Ireland; excluded.
Best 15 Republic of Ireland 2000s FAQ
Who is No. 1 among the best 15 Republic of Ireland players of the 2000s?
Roy Keane ranks first on this Republic of Ireland 2000s best 15 as a CM with 90 overall.
Who is in the best 15 of Republic of Ireland in the 2000s?
The best 15 Republic of Ireland footballers of the 2000s on this sheet are: Roy Keane, Robbie Keane, Shay Given, Richard Dunne, Jason McAteer, Darren Fletcher, Steve Finnan, Kevin Kilbane, Matt Holland, Mark Kennedy, Henning Berg, Niall Quinn, Steve Walsh, Andy Townsend, Clarke Carlisle.
How is the Republic of Ireland 2000s best 15 ranked?
Players are ranked by overall rating in the Beat The Invincible catalog for Republic of Ireland in the 2000s, with positions and scouting notes for each selection. It is a game ranking for drafting — not an official federation list.
Can I draft Republic of Ireland 2000s players in Beat The Invincible?
Yes. In Beat The Invincible you draft legends from country × era packs — including Republic of Ireland in the 2000s — then pick a formation and try to beat The Invincible.
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