Republic of Ireland: best players & XI 2026/27
55 Republic of Ireland players across Golazo's league packs · updated 2026-09-27
The strongest Republic of Ireland players of the 2026/27 season by Golazo rating, and the best Republic of Ireland XI they make in a 4-3-3. This is a ratings ranking of every Republic of Ireland player in Golazo's league packs — not an official call-up.
Best Republic of Ireland XI
Team strength 76.2
The highest-rated player who fits each slot of a 4-3-3.
Top 40 Republic of Ireland players by rating
Goalkeepers (4)
| Player | Positions | Age | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caoimhín Kelleher | GK | 27 | Brentford | 82 |
| Mark Travers | GK | 27 | Everton | 77 |
| Max O'Leary | GK | 29 | West Bromwich Albion | 74 |
| Gavin Bazunu | GK | 24 | Bolton Wanderers | 73 |
Defenders (20)
| Player | Positions | Age | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Collins | CB | 25 | Brentford | 81 |
| Jake O'Brien | RB · CB | 25 | Everton | 80 |
| Matt Doherty | RB · CB | 34 | Sheffield United | 78 |
| Dara O'Shea | RB · CB | 27 | Ipswich Town | 77 |
| Luke McNally | CB | 26 | Bristol City | 75 |
| Ryan Manning | LB · CB | 30 | Southampton | 74 |
| Jimmy Dunne | RB · CB | 28 | Queens Park Rangers | 74 |
| Bosun Lawal | CB · CDM | 23 | Stoke City | 73 |
| Mark Sykes | RB · RW | 29 | Millwall | 73 |
| Eiran Cashin | LB · CB | 24 | Derby County | 72 |
| Jon Gallagher | RB | 30 | Austin FC | 72 |
| Corrie Ndaba | LB · CB | 26 | Lecce | 71 |
| Mark McGuinness | CB | 25 | Sheffield United | 71 |
| Danny McNamara | RB · LB | 27 | Charlton Athletic | 71 |
| Chiedozie Ogbene | RB · RW | 29 | Lincoln City | 71 |
| John Egan | CB | 33 | Hull City | 70 |
| James Abankwah | RB · CB | 22 | Udinese | 70 |
| Harvey Vale | LB · RW · LW · CAM | 22 | Queens Park Rangers | 70 |
| Conor Shaughnessy | CB | 30 | Portsmouth | 70 |
| Sean McLoughlin | LB · CB | 29 | Blackburn Rovers | 70 |
Midfielders (7)
| Player | Positions | Age | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Cullen | CDM | 30 | Burnley | 77 |
| Jason Knight | CAM | 25 | Bristol City | 76 |
| Jack Taylor | CDM · CAM | 28 | Ipswich Town | 74 |
| Jayson Molumby | CDM | 27 | West Bromwich Albion | 74 |
| Alan Browne | CDM · CAM | 31 | Sunderland | 72 |
| Andrew Moran | CAM | 22 | Preston North End | 72 |
| Conor Coventry | CDM | 26 | Charlton Athletic | 70 |
Forwards (9)
| Player | Positions | Age | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Ferguson | ST | 21 | Brighton | 79 |
| Troy Parrott | ST | 24 | Real Betis | 77 |
| Finn Azaz | LW · CAM | 26 | Southampton | 76 |
| Sammie Szmodics | CF · LW · CAM | 30 | Derby County | 75 |
| Kasey McAteer | RW · LW | 24 | Ipswich Town | 74 |
| Tom Cannon | ST | 23 | Sheffield United | 73 |
| Adam Idah | ST | 25 | Swansea City | 73 |
| Rocco Vata | ST · RW · LW | 21 | Watford | 72 |
| Mikey Johnston | LW | 27 | West Bromwich Albion | 72 |
Republic of Ireland quiz: who is rated higher?
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Republic of Ireland players FAQ
Who is the best Republic of Ireland player in 2026/27?
By Golazo rating, Caoimhín Kelleher (82, Brentford), followed by Nathan Collins (81) and Jake O'Brien (80).
Is this the official Republic of Ireland national team squad?
No. It ranks every Republic of Ireland player in Golazo's league packs (55 players) by rating, to show the strongest possible Republic of Ireland XI — not a manager's call-up.
Which clubs have the most Republic of Ireland players here?
Sheffield United (3), Ipswich Town (3), West Bromwich Albion (3).
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