Séamus Coleman

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Séamus Coleman ( SHAY-məs KOHL-mən; born 11 October 1988) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for the Republic of Ireland national team. Originally a Gaelic footballer, Coleman started his association football career with St Catherine's in Killybegs. He joined League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers in 2006 after impressing in a friendly against them. He then made the move to England to sign for Everton in January 2009 for a £60,000 fee. In 2010, he spent half a season on loan with Blackpool, helping them win promotion via the Championship play-offs, before returning to Everton where he made over 400 appearances up until he departed the club in the summer of 2026. Coleman has been a senior international for the Republic of Ireland since 2011, acquiring 81 caps. He won the 2011 Nations Cup and was awarded the FAI Under-21 International Player of the Year in both 2009 and 2010. He was selected for the Ireland squad at UEFA Euro 2016, captaining Ireland against both Italy...

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