Paul McGrath

Quick Facts

Full Name	Paul McGrath
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 4, 1959(1959-12-04)
Age	65
Birthplace	Greenford
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Paul McGrath Biography

Paul McGrath is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 4, 1959 in Greenford, England, United Kingdom. Retired Irish soccer player known for his time at Manchester United and Aston Villa with more than 400 caps in 14 years with the teams. Despite a history of alcoholism and knee injuries He is considered to be to be one of the top Irish soccer players ever to step onto the field.

He along with He and Andy Townsend played together with Aston Villa in the 1990s. played together with Aston Villa in the 1990s.

McGrath was a major part of the breakthrough of Ireland’s national team of the late 1980s and early 1990s. During the early part of Jack Charlton’s era, he played as a defensive midfielder, due to the wealth of talent Ireland had in defence. In UEFA Euro 1988, as the national side first qualified for an international tournament, McGrath was present in the 1–0 group stage win against England.

During the late 1980s McGrath was offered terms at S.S.C. Napoli, but the deal did not come to fruition. McGrath signed for Aston Villa in August 1989. While at Villa, McGrath played some of the best football of his career, despite recurrent problems in his knees. Villa came close to winning the title in McGrath’s first season, finishing second to Liverpool. The next season saw the club fighting relegation for much of the campaign, after boss Graham Taylor left to take control of England. Despite the managerial upheaval, McGrath’s performances continued to impress. Under Josef Venglos, the first top flight manager to hail from the European mainland, McGrath became a consistent mainstay of the Villa line up. After one season of Venglos, Ron Atkinson took over, building one of the finest sides of the early Premier League era. Aston Villa again ended as runner-up, behind Manchester United. As a sign of the regard he was now held in by his fellow professionals he won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award at the end of the season, and would also win his first trophy with the “Villans”, defeating Manchester United in the 1993–94 Football League Cup. In 1996 McGrath won a second League Cup for Villa. By the end of his Villa career he had chalked up 323 appearances for Villa.

He is born of Irish and Nigerian origin. Born of an interracial marriage that was not legally married He was abandoned by his mother who was worried about the reaction of her family. He spent the majority of his childhood in orphanages.

Paul McGrath Net Worth

Paul McGrath is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul McGrath 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played in his youth soccer with Pearse Rovers as well as Dalkey United. He worked as security guard, before turning pro.

Despite his birthplace in England He represented Ireland in international competitions, winning 83 caps in the span of 12 years.

Paul McGrath (born 4 December 1959) is an Irish former professional footballer, who played as a defender. Mainly a centre back, he also played as defensive midfielder. McGrath is widely considered to be one of the greatest Irish players of all time. He spent the majority of his career at Aston Villa and Manchester United (seven seasons apiece). He is one of only six defenders to have won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award. He also played for St Patrick’s Athletic, Derby County and Sheffield United.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Paul McGrath height 6 ft 2 in Paul weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Paul McGrath Dating?

According to our records, Paul McGrath married to Caroline McGrath , Claire McGrath. As of December 1, 2023, Paul McGrath’s is not dating anyone.

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By the 1988–89 season, McGrath was struggling with knee injuries and was becoming a less regular member of the first team, facing competition from new signings Steve Bruce and Mal Donaghy. His relationship with manager Ferguson was becoming strained, as McGrath’s alcohol addiction and physical problems led to United offering him a retirement package of £100,000 with a testimonial. McGrath refused, and instead Ferguson began to inform clubs of his availability. Although McGrath’s former manager Atkinson made an offer from Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa’s offer was accepted and McGrath signed on 3 August 1989 for a fee of £400,000, after 203 appearances for The “Red Devils”, with 16 goals – the last of which came in a 2–1 league defeat against Norwich City at Carrow Road on 25 February 1989.

Facts & Trivia

Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Paul McGrath celebrates birthday on December 4 of every year.

Also a long-time member of the Republic of Ireland national team, he appeared at the 1990 and 1994 FIFA World Cups, as well as UEFA Euro 1988, the team’s first-ever international tournament.

Is Paul McGrath still married?

Is Paul McGrath married? Paul was married to a woman called Claire but they split in 1994. They are said to have a good relationship, with Paul even seeking refuge in her home during hard personal times.

Why was Paul McGrath in an orphanage?

McGrath, 59, and Betty didn’t get off to the best start. Betty was left pregnant after a brief relationship with McGrath’s father, a Nigerian medical student, who she met in a nightclub in Dublin. Afraid to tell her parents, she gave birth in London before giving the baby up for foster care and, later, an orphanage.

Was Paul McGrath good?

Paul McGrath was a tough and yet classy centre half. His ability to read a game was second to none, and he was an excellent ball player who often started his teams attacks from his own half. After a series of impressive displays in the Irish league.

How tall is Paul McGrath?

6′ 0″

Who are Paul McGrath children?

Children