David O'Leary
Footballer and Manager, best with Aston Villa
Born
May 2nd, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played as a central defender primarily for Arsenal and later for the Republic of Ireland national team. Achieved significant success during a managerial career that included a notable tenure at Aston Villa. Undertook various coaching roles across multiple clubs after retirement, contributing to the development of young talents.
Played for Arsenal from 1975 to 1993
Managed Aston Villa from 2003 to 2006
Represented the Republic of Ireland in international competitions
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