Steve Finnan profile

Last updated : 11 June 2003 By Gary Purvis
Born: Limerick, 20.4.76
Position: Right-back
Previous clubs: Welling, Birmingham City, Notts County, Fulham.

Finnan started his career with non-league Welling before moving to Birmingham for £100,000 in 1995.

After a brief loan spell with Notts County he joined them for £300,000 in October 1996.

Fulham's manager at the time, Kevin Keegan, took him to Craven Cottage in November 1998 for £600,000 and it was not long before he became a regular in the Republic of Ireland squad.

Although primarily a right-back, he can also play in midfield.

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