Gary Breen

Irish footballer

PersonAge 52humanQ717685

Also known as Gary Patrick Breen

Born: December 12, 1973
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2.Stated in Argentine Soccer Database
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Birthplace: Hendon
Citizenship: Ireland
Occupation: association football player
, association football coach
Education: St Aloysius RC College
Height: 185 cm

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Gary Breen 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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Sex or gender: male
Member of sports team: Barnet F.C.(2008–2010) number of matches played/races/starts: 47 · number of points/goals/set scored: 0
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.(2006–2008) number of matches played/races/starts: 59 · number of points/goals/set scored: 1
Sunderland A.F.C.(2003–2006) number of matches played/races/starts: 107 · number of points/goals/set scored: 7
West Ham United F.C.(2002–2003) number of matches played/races/starts: 14 · number of points/goals/set scored: 0
Coventry City F.C.(1997–2002) number of matches played/races/starts: 146 · number of points/goals/set scored: 2
Birmingham City F.C.(1996–1997) number of matches played/races/starts: 40 · number of points/goals/set scored: 2
Republic of Ireland men's national association football team(1996–2006) number of matches played/races/starts: 63 · number of points/goals/set scored: 7
Peterborough United F.C.(1994–1996) number of matches played/races/starts: 69 · number of points/goals/set scored: 1
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Gillingham F.C.(1992–1994) number of matches played/races/starts: 51 · number of points/goals/set scored: 0
Maidstone United F.C.(1991–1992) number of matches played/races/starts: 19 · number of points/goals/set scored: 0
Charlton Athletic F.C.(1990–1991) number of matches played/races/starts: 0 · number of points/goals/set scored: 0
Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team
Given name: Gary
Sport: association football
Participant in: 2002 FIFA World Cup
Position played on team / speciality: centre-back
Mass: 76 kg
Family name: Brin
League: Premier League
Coach of sports team: Barnet F.C.
Start of work period: 1990
Country for sport: Ireland
Name in native language: Gary Breen

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