Stephen John Finnan (born 24 April 1976)[1] is an Irish former international footballer who played as a right back.
He is the only player to have played in the World Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup, Intertoto Cup, all four levels of the English league football and the Football Conference.[3] Among the honours won during his career was the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final for Liverpool. Finnan was known for his attacking role and ability to cross the ball.[4]
He played 52 internationals for the Republic of Ireland from his debut in 2000, scoring twice. He played for them at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
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^Sewell, Albert, ed. (1996). News of the World Football Annual 1996–97. London: Invincible Press. p. 401. ISBN 978-0-00-218737-4.
^"Steve Finnan – News, Stats and Info About the Football Player". Sportspundit.com. 24 April 1976. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
^"Player Profile". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
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