Republic of Ireland 1990 World Cup squad
Republic of Ireland's 1990 World Cup squad, rated player by player. The standouts: Kevin Sheedy, Pat Bonner, Chris Morris. Here's the full 22-man squad — then build your own all-time World Cup XI.
| Player | Position | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Sheedy | MID | 78 |
| Pat Bonner | GK | 76 |
| Chris Morris | DEF | 74 |
| Steve Staunton | DEF | 74 |
| Mick McCarthy | DEF | 74 |
| Kevin Moran | DEF | 74 |
| Paul McGrath | DEF | 74 |
| Ray Houghton | MID | 71 |
| Andy Townsend | MID | 71 |
| Niall Quinn | FWD | 71 |
| Gerry Peyton | GK | 69 |
| David O'Leary | DEF | 68 |
| Alan McLoughlin | MID | 68 |
| John Aldridge | FWD | 67 |
| Tony Cascarino | FWD | 67 |
| Chris Hughton | DEF | 67 |
| Ronnie Whelan | MID | 66 |
| John Sheridan | MID | 66 |
| Bernie Slaven | FWD | 65 |
| Frank Stapleton | FWD | 65 |
| David Kelly | FWD | 65 |
| John Byrne | FWD | 65 |
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