John O'Shea is a retired Irish professional footballer known for his versatility on the field. Born on April 30, 1981, in Waterford, Ireland, he played primarily as a defender but was also effective in midfield. O'Shea had a successful club career, most notably with Manchester United, where he won multiple Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy. Throughout his international career, O'Shea earned over 100 caps for the Republic of Ireland national team. He participated in major tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship. After leaving Manchester United, he played for clubs like Sunderland and Reading before retiring from professional football.