Joe Waters
Midfielder · Republic of Ireland
- born
- 1953
- apps
- 730
- goals
- 112
- caps
- 3

Glenn Whelan
Midfielder · Bristol Rovers F.C.
- born
- 1984
- apps
- 708
- goals
- 24
- caps
- 108
Don O'Riordan
Midfielder · Republic of Ireland
- born
- 1957
- apps
- 628
- goals
- 53
- caps
- –
46Aiden McGeady
Central midfielder · Ayr United F.C.
- born
- 1986
- apps
- 606
- goals
- 91
- caps
- 108

Niall Quinn
Forward · Police Tebrau F.C.
- born
- 1966
- apps
- 579
- goals
- 169
- caps
- 104

Kevin Maher
Midfielder · Chelmsford City F.C.
- born
- 1976
- apps
- 522
- goals
- 23
- caps
- 5
Vinny Arkins
Forward · St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
- born
- 1970
- apps
- 516
- goals
- 251
- caps
- 10

Mark Kennedy
Central midfielder · Ipswich Town F.C.
- born
- 1976
- apps
- 505
- goals
- 40
- caps
- 39
Darren Randolph
Goalkeeper · AFC Bournemouth
- age
- 39
- apps
- 482
- goals
- 0
- caps
- 77
16James McCarthy
Midfielder · Celtic F.C.
- born
- 1990
- apps
- 454
- goals
- 28
- caps
- 55

Jon Daly
Forward · Raith Rovers F.C.
- born
- 1983
- apps
- 434
- goals
- 120
- caps
- 26
Gary Dempsey
Midfielder · Everton F.C.
- born
- 1981
- apps
- 423
- goals
- 45
- caps
- 1
21Keith Andrews
Midfielder · Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
- born
- 1980
- apps
- 413
- goals
- 47
- caps
- 36

Billy Clarke
Forward · Bradford City A.F.C.
- born
- 1987
- apps
- 411
- goals
- 79
- caps
- 21
Colin Larkin
Forward · Sunderland Ryhope Community Association F.C.
- born
- 1982
- apps
- 395
- goals
- 67
- caps
- 2

Stephen McPhail
Midfielder · Shamrock Rovers F.C.
- born
- 1979
- apps
- 384
- goals
- 11
- caps
- 13
Billy Woods
Central midfielder · Cork City F.C.
- born
- 1973
- apps
- 378
- goals
- 45
- caps
- 8

Keith Fahey
Midfielder · Cherry Orchard F.C.
- born
- 1983
- apps
- 365
- goals
- 41
- caps
- 29
22Liam Miller
Midfielder · Wilmington Hammerheads FC
- born
- 1981
- apps
- 362
- goals
- 19
- caps
- 41
3Stephen Kelly
Full-back · Rotherham United F.C.
- born
- 1983
- apps
- 345
- goals
- 4
- caps
- 68

Joe Gamble
Midfielder · Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Football Club
- born
- 1982
- apps
- 344
- goals
- 14
- caps
- 12

Willie Boland
Midfielder · Republic of Ireland
- born
- 1975
- apps
- 340
- goals
- 4
- caps
- 3
14activeShane Lowry
Defender · Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.
- age
- 37
- apps
- 338
- goals
- 8
- caps
- 8
Killian Brennan
Midfielder · Shamrock Rovers F.C.
- born
- 1984
- apps
- 332
- goals
- 53
- caps
- 6

Daryl McMahon
Midfielder · Republic of Ireland
- born
- 1982
- apps
- 330
- goals
- 37
- caps
- 4
activeGavin Gunning
Defender · Republic of Ireland
- age
- 35
- apps
- 329
- goals
- 17
- caps
- 7

Danny Murphy
Full-back · Cork City F.C.
- born
- 1982
- apps
- 321
- goals
- 6
- caps
- 1
10activeJack Grealish
Winger · Everton F.C.
- age
- 31
- apps
- 307
- goals
- 60
- caps
- 65
Sean Thornton
Midfielder · Drogheda United F.C.
- born
- 1983
- apps
- 303
- goals
- 40
- caps
- 44
Richie Purdy
Defender · Kildare County F.C.
- born
- 1972
- apps
- 302
- goals
- 21
- caps
- 3
24Stephen Elliott
Forward · Shelbourne F.C.
- born
- 1984
- apps
- 294
- goals
- 64
- caps
- 37

Paddy McCarthy
Centre-back · Preston North End F.C.
- born
- 1983
- apps
- 287
- goals
- 13
- caps
- 17
Derek McGrath
Midfielder · Republic of Ireland
- born
- 1972
- apps
- 285
- goals
- 49
- caps
- 9
activeOwen Garvan
Midfielder · Colchester United F.C.
- age
- 38
- apps
- 271
- goals
- 27
- caps
- 15

Dean Delany
Goalkeeper · Bohemian F.C.
- born
- 1980
- apps
- 264
- goals
- 0
- caps
- 21
19activeLeon Best
Forward · Rotherham United F.C.
- age
- 40
- apps
- 264
- goals
- 55
- caps
- 11
Gareth Cronin
Midfielder · Kildare County F.C.
- born
- 1975
- apps
- 263
- goals
- 8
- caps
- 3

Stephen Rice
Midfielder · Glentoran F.C.
- born
- 1984
- apps
- 262
- goals
- 19
- caps
- 5
Alan Moore
Midfielder · Sligo Rovers F.C.
- born
- 1974
- apps
- 261
- goals
- 22
- caps
- 10
Mark Kenny
Midfielder · Shamrock Rovers F.C.
- born
- 1973
- apps
- 260
- goals
- 35
- caps
- 1
Steve Brignall
Midfielder · Hastings United F.C.
- born
- 1960
- apps
- 260
- goals
- 55
- caps
- 3

Brendan McGill
Midfielder · Shelbourne F.C.
- born
- 1981
- apps
- 254
- goals
- 26
- caps
- 1

Jim Goodwin
Midfielder · St. Mirren F.C.
- born
- 1981
- apps
- 254
- goals
- 14
- caps
- 2
David Freeman
Midfielder · Drogheda United F.C.
- born
- 1979
- apps
- 247
- goals
- 37
- caps
- 2
30Liam Kearney
Midfielder · Cork City F.C.
- born
- 1983
- apps
- 245
- goals
- 30
- caps
- 14
activeAdam Rooney
Forward · Crumlin United
- age
- 38
- apps
- 239
- goals
- 74
- caps
- 9
Gareth Farrelly
Midfielder · Leicester City F.C.
- born
- 1975
- apps
- 238
- goals
- 18
- caps
- 8
Gerard Doherty
Goalkeeper · Derry City F.C.
- born
- 1981
- apps
- 238
- goals
- 0
- caps
- 1