FAI International Football Awards

The FAI International Football Awards is an awards evening held to honour the best Republic of Ireland international footballers of the year.

FAI International Football Awards
Awarded forOutstanding achievements in association football
Sponsored byThree[1]
LocationRTÉ Television Centre, Donnybrook[1]
CountryRepublic of Ireland
Presented byPeter Collins
Tony O'Donoghue
Evanne Ní Chuilinn[2]
First awarded1989[3]
Websitefai.ie
Television/radio coverage
NetworkRTÉ Two[1]


Senior International awards

Senior International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Nathan CollinsBurnley/Wolverhampton Wanderers
2021[5]Josh CullenAnderlecht
2020[6]John EganSheffield United
2019[7]David McGoldrickSheffield United
2018[8]Shane DuffyBrighton & Hove Albion
2017[9]Shane DuffyBrighton & Hove Albion
2016[10]Robbie BradyNorwich City/Burnley
2015[11]Jonathan WaltersStoke City
2014[12]John O'SheaSunderland
2013[13]Robbie KeaneLA Galaxy
2012[14]Keith AndrewsBolton Wanderers
2011[15]Richard DunneAston Villa
2010[16]Kevin DoyleWolverhampton Wanderers
2009[17]Robbie KeaneLiverpool/Tottenham Hotspur
2008[18]Kevin DoyleReading
2007[19]Richard DunneManchester City
2006[20]Shay GivenNewcastle United
2005[21]Shay GivenNewcastle United
2004[22]Kevin KilbaneEverton
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24]Damien DuffBlackburn Rovers
2001[25]Roy KeaneManchester United
2000[26]Mark KinsellaCharlton Athletic
1999[27]Alan KellySheffield United/Blackburn Rovers
1998[28]Kenny CunninghamWimbledon
1997[29]Roy KeaneManchester United
1996[30]Alan McLoughlinPortsmouth
1995[28]Andy TownsendAston Villa
1994[28]Ray HoughtonAston Villa
1993[28]Steve StauntonAston Villa
1992[28]John AldridgeTranmere Rovers
1991[31]Paul McGrathAston Villa
1990[31]Paul McGrathAston Villa
1989[3]Kevin MoranSporting Gijón

Senior Women's International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Courtney BrosnanEverton
2021[32]Katie McCabeArsenal
2020[6]Denise O'SullivanBrighton & Hove Albion (on loan from North Carolina Courage)
2019[33]Louise QuinnArsenal
2018[8]Leanne KiernanWest Ham United
2017[9]Harriet ScottReading
2016[10]Karen DugganUCD Waves
2015[11]Denise O'SullivanGlasgow City
2014[12]Julie-Ann RussellUCD Waves
2013[13]Louise QuinnEskilstuna United
2012[14]Emma ByrneArsenal Ladies
2011[15]Niamh FaheyArsenal Ladies
2010[16]Fiona O'SullivanAIK Stockholm
2009[17]Niamh FaheyArsenal Ladies
2008[18]Niamh FaheyArsenal Ladies
2007[19]Emma ByrneArsenal Ladies
2006[20]Alisha MoranHarvard University
2005[21]Michele O'BrienLong Island Lady Riders
2004[22]Elaine O'ConnorHofstra Pride
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24]Yvonne TracyArsenal Ladies
2001[25]Olivia O'TooleShamrock Rovers
2000[26]Ciara GrantArsenal Ladies
1999[27]Claire ScanlanTroy University
1998[28]Yvonne LyonsBenfica
1997[29]Bernie ReillyShamrock Rovers

International Goal of the Year

YearWinnerOpposition
2022[4]Amber Barrett  Scotland (Women's)
2021[34]Troy Parrott  Lithuania
2020[6]Ellen Molloy  Iceland (Women's U17)
2019[35]Troy Parrott  Sweden (U21)
2018[8]Aiden O'Brien  Poland
2017[9]James McClean  Wales
2016[10]Robbie Brady  Italy
2015[11]Shane Long  Germany
2014[12]Aiden McGeady  Georgia
2013[13]Shane Long  England
2012[14]Kevin Doyle  Kazakhstan
2011[15]Darron Gibson  Wales
2010[16]Kevin Doyle  Andorra
2009[17]Robbie Keane  France
2008[18]Andy Keogh  Serbia
2007[19]Kevin Doyle  Slovakia
2006[20]Kevin Kilbane  Czech Republic
2005[21]Robbie Keane  Israel
2004[22]Robbie Keane  Netherlands


Young International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Evan FergusonBrighton & Hove Albion
2021[36]Gavin BazunuRochdale/Portsmouth
2020[6]Dara O'SheaWest Bromwich Albion
2019[37]Alan BrownePreston North End
2018[8]Declan RiceWest Ham United
2017[9]Cyrus ChristieDerby County/Middlesbrough
2016[10]Robbie BradyNorwich City/Burnley
2015[11]Robbie BradyHull City/Norwich City
2014[12]Jeff HendrickDerby County
2013[13]James McCarthyEverton
2012[14]James McCarthyWigan Athletic
2011[15]Darren O'DeaLeeds United (on loan from Celtic)
2010[16]Shane LongReading
2009[17]Darron GibsonManchester United
2008[18]Aiden McGeadyCeltic
2007[19]Stephen IrelandManchester City
2006[20]Kevin DoyleReading
2005[21]Stephen ElliottSunderland
2004[22]Andy ReidNottingham Forest
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24]Steven ReidMillwall
2001[25]Damien DuffBlackburn Rovers
2000[26]Richard DunneEverton/Manchester City
1999[27]Robbie KeaneWolverhampton Wanderers/Coventry City
1998[28]Robbie KeaneWolverhampton Wanderers
1997[29]David ConnollyWatford/Feyenoord
1996Shay GivenBlackburn Rovers
1995[38]Jeff KennaSouthampton/Blackburn Rovers
1994[39]Roy KeaneManchester United
1993[39]Roy KeaneNottingham Forest/Manchester United
1992[40]Terry PhelanWimbledon/Manchester City
1991John ConnollyBohemians
1990[41]Niall QuinnArsenal/Manchester City
1989[3]Steve StauntonLiverpool

Women's Young International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Heather PayneFlorida State Seminoles

Youth International

Under-21 International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Will SmallboneSouthampton/Stoke City
2021[32]Conor CoventryWest Ham United/Peterborough United
2020[6]Jack TaylorPeterborough United
2019[42]Lee O'ConnorManchester United/Celtic
2018[8]Ronan CurtisPortsmouth
2017[9]Josh CullenWest Ham United
2016[10]Callum O'DowdaOxford United/Bristol City
2015[11]Alan BrownePreston North End
2014[12]Jack GrealishAston Villa
2013[13]Sean MurrayWatford
2012[14]Robbie BradyHull City
2011[15]Robbie BradyHull City (on loan from Manchester United)
2010[16]Seamus ColemanEverton
2009[17]Seamus ColemanEverton
2008[18]Owen GarvanIpswich Town
2007[19]Stephen O'HalloranSouthampton (on loan from Aston Villa)
2006[20]Kevin FoleyLuton Town
2005[21]Kevin DoyleReading
2004[22]Glenn WhelanSheffield Wednesday
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24]Joe MurphyWest Bromwich Albion
2001[25]Steven ReidMillwall
2000[26]Barry QuinnCoventry City
1999[27]Alan MahonTranmere Rovers
1998[28]Kevin KilbaneWest Bromwich Albion
1997[29]David WorrellBlackburn Rovers

Under-18 International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Sam CurtisSt Patrick's Athletic
2021[34]Alex MurphyGalway United
2020[6]Not Awarded
2019[44]Jason KnightDerby County
2018[8]Brian MaherSt Patrick's Athletic

Under-17 International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Naj RaziShamrock Rovers
2021[34]Mark O'MahonyCork City
2020[6]Not Awarded
2019[45]Joe HodgeManchester City
2018[8]Adam IdahNorwich City
2017[9]Aaron BolgerShamrock Rovers
2016[10]Declan RiceWest Ham United
2015[11]Connor RonanWolverhampton Wanderers
2014[12]Danny KaneHuddersfield Town
2013[13]Jack ByrneManchester City
2012[14]Jack GrealishAston Villa
2011[15]Sean KavanaghFulham
2010[16]Sean McGintyManchester United
2009[17]Stephen McDonnellDundalk
2008[18]Aaron DoranBlackburn Rovers
2007[19]Conor McCormackManchester United
2006[20]Terry DixonTottenham Hotspur
2005[21]Anthony StokesArsenal
2004[22]Darren RandolphCharlton Athletic
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24]Willo FloodManchester City

Under-16 International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Matthew MooreCork City
2021[34]Naj RaziShamrock Rovers
2020[6]Not Awarded
2019[46]Ben McCormackSt Patrick's Athletic
2018[8]Troy ParrottTottenham Hotspur
2017[9]Jason KnightDerby County
2016[10]Jordan DohertySheffield United
2015[11]Jayson MolumbyBrighton & Hove Albion
2014[12]Conor MastersonLiverpool
2013[13]Robert DugganPeterborough United
2012[14]Noe BabaFulham
2011[15]Kyle Callan-McFaddenNorwich City
2010[16]Mikey DrennanAston Villa
2009[17]John O'SullivanBlackburn Rovers
2008[18]Mark O'BrienDerby County
2007[19]Conor CliffordChelsea
2006[20]James O'BrienBirmingham City
2005[21]Donal McDermottManchester City
2004[22]Keith TreacyBlackburn Rovers
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24]Steven Foley-SheridanAston Villa
2001[25]Pierre EnnisAston Villa
2000[26]Stephen BrennanNewcastle United
1999[27]Andy ReidNottingham Forest
1998[28]Shaun ByrneWest Ham United
1997[29]Richie PartridgeLiverpool/Stella Maris

Under-15 International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Rory FinneranBlackburn Rovers
2021[34]Kaylem HarnettWexford
2020[6]Not Awarded
2019[47]Glory NzingoSt Patrick's Athletic
2018[8]Anselmo García MacNultyReal Betis
2017[9]Troy ParrottTottenham Hotspur
2016[10]Callum ThompsonSt Joseph's Boys
2015[11]Lee O'ConnorVilla FC, Waterford
2014[12]Anthony ScullyWest Ham United
2002–2013Not Awarded
2001[25]Willo FloodManchester City
2000[26]Robbie ShieldsLeeds United/Cherry Orchard
1999[27]Richard McCarthyManchester City/Stella Maris
1998[28]Cliff ByrneSunderland/Home Farm
1997[29]Thomas ButlerSunderland/Stella Maris

Women's Youth International

Under-19 Women's International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Scarlett HerronAthlone Town
2021Jessie StapletonShelbourne
2018[8]Niamh FarrellyPeamount United
2017[9]Lucy McCartanPeamount United
2016[10]Roma McLaughlinPeamount United
2015[11]Megan ConnollyFlorida State Seminoles
2014[12]Megan ConnollyCollege Corinthians
2013[13]Claire ShineRaheny United
2012[14]Emma HansberryCastlebar Celtic
2011[15]Grace MoloneyReading
2010[16]Becky WalshSalthill Devon
2009[17]Julie-Ann RussellSalthill Devon
2008[18]Karen DugganPiltown
2007[19]Lynn BradleyLynsey Wilton College
2006[20]Áine O'GormanStella Maris
2005[21]Niamh FaheySalthill Devon
2004[22]Katie TaylorSt James's Gate
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24]Selina MoylanLifford FC
2001[25]Marie CurtinLifford FC
2000[26]Caroline ThorpeArsenal
1999[27]Dolores DeasleyLetterkenny Rovers

Under-17 Women's International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Aoife KellyShelbourne Ladies
2018[8]Emily WhelanShelbourne Ladies
2017[9]Tiegan RuddyShelbourne Ladies
2016[10]Saoirse NoonanCork City
2015[11]Amanda McQuillanShelbourne Ladies
2014[12]Evelyn DalyLakewood Athletic
2013[13]Savannah McCarthyListowel Celtic
2012[14]Lauren DwyerWexford Youths
2011[15]Chloe MustakiPeamount United
2010[16]Not Awarded
2009[17]Dora GormanSalthill Devon
2008[18]Ciara GrantKilmacrennan Celtic
2007[19]Gillian McDonnellDundalk City

Under-16 Women's International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Freya HealyPeamount United
2018[8]Jessica ZiuShelbourne Ladies
2017[9]Aoife SlatteryFerrybank
2016[10]Tyler TolandMaiden City
2015[11]Heather PayneSalthill Devon
2014[12]Jamie FinnRaheny United

Under-15 Girls Schools International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Abigail BradshawSt. Colmcille’s Community School, Knocklyon

League Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022Rory GaffneyShamrock Rovers
2021[34]Georgie KellyBohemians
2020[6]Jack ByrneShamrock Rovers
2019[48]Jack ByrneShamrock Rovers
2018[8]Chris ShieldsDundalk
2017[9]Sean MaguireCork City
2016[10]Daryl HorganDundalk
2015[11]Richie TowellDundalk
2014[12]Colin HealyCork City
2013[13]Killian BrennanSt Patrick's Athletic
2012[14]Jason McGuinnessSligo Rovers
2011[15]Patrick SullivanShamrock Rovers
2010[16]Gary TwiggShamrock Rovers
2009[17]Gary TwiggShamrock Rovers
2008[18]Brian MurphyBohemians
2007[19]Dave MooneyLongford Town/Cork City
2006[20]Ollie CahillShelbourne/Drogheda United
2005[21]George O'CallaghanCork City
2004[22]Owen HearyShelbourne
2003[49]Jason ByrneShelbourne
2002–03[24]Kevin HuntBohemians
2001–02[25]Glen CroweBohemians
2000–01[49]Glen CroweBohemians
1999–00[26]Pat FenlonShelbourne
1998–99[27]Paul OsamSt Patrick's Athletic
1997–98[28]Colin HawkinsSt Patrick's Athletic
1996–97[29]Peter HuttonDerry City
1995–96[49]Tony SheridanShelbourne
1994–95[49]Liam CoyleDerry City
1993–94[49]Stephen GeogheganShamrock Rovers
1992–93[49]Pat MorleyCork City

Hall of Fame

YearWinner
2022[4]Kevin Moran/Sue Hayden
2021[34]Linda Gorman/Shay Given
2020[6]Johnny Giles/Paula Gorham
2018[8]Emma Byrne/Richard Dunne
2017[9]Damien Duff
2016[10]Robbie Keane
2015[11]Tony Cascarino
2014[12]Andy Townsend
2013[13]Ronnie Whelan
2012[14]Kevin Sheedy
2011[15]Ray Houghton
2010[16]Frank Stapleton
2009[17]Ray Treacy
2008[18]Arthur Fitzsimons
2007[19]Paddy Mulligan
2006[20]Don Givens
2005[21]Mick Martin
2004[22]Gerry Daly
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24]Liam Tuohy
2001[25]Liam Brady
2000[26]Joe Haverty
1999[27]1949 Irish team (v England)
1998[28]Shay Brennan/Tony Dunne
1997[29]Kevin O'Flanagan

International Personality

YearWinner
2018[8] Kakha Kaladze
2017[9] Marco Tardelli
2016[10] John Hartson
2015[11] Gianluca Vialli
2014[12] Jan Tomaszewski
2013[13] Dejan Stanković
2012[14] Zbigniew Boniek
2011[15] Pavel Nedvěd
2010[16] Ian Rush
2009[17] Ricky Villa
2008[18] Ruud Gullit
2007[19] Sócrates
2006[20] Bobby Robson
2005[21] Pierluigi Collina
2004[22] Martin O'Neill
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24] Michel Platini
2001[25] Jack Charlton
2000[26] Pat Jennings
1999[27] Billy McNeill
1998[28] Nobby Stiles
1997[29] Franz Beckenbauer

Special Merit Award

YearWinner
2022[4]Niamh O'Donoghue
2021[34]Dr.Alan Byrne
2020[6]Liam Farrell
2019[50][51]Charlie O'Leary
2018[8]Brendan Bradley
2017[52]Jimmy Magee
2016[10]Dundalk team
2015[11]Regions' Cup team
2014[12]Stephanie Roche
2013[13]Ciara Grant
2012[14]Not Awarded
2011[15]Shamrock Rovers team
2010[16]Republic of Ireland women's national under-17 football team
2009[17]Olivia O'Toole
2008[18]Eddie Foley
2007[19]Jack Charlton
2006[20]Pete Mahon
2005[21]Sean McCaffrey
2004[22]Vincent Butler
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24]Des Casey
2001[25]Jim McLaughlin
2000[26]Dr Tony O'Neill/Tony Sheehan
1999[27]Billy Young
1998[28]Noel O'Reilly
1997[29]Eoin Hand

Ameteur International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Stephen ChambersKillester Donnycarney

Junior International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2020[6]Not Awarded
2019[53]Jordan BuckleyUsher Celtic
2018[8]Eoin HayesNewmarket Celtic
2017[9]Chris HigginsSt Michael's
2016[10]Stephen KellyNewmarket Celtic
2015[11]Jimmy CarrSt Michael's
2014[12]Darren DunneSheriff YC
2013[13]Paul BreenSt Michael's
2012[14]Adrian WalshCarrick United
2011[15]James WalshSt Michael's
2010[16]Ross CarrigKillester United
2009[17]Wayne FitzgeraldCarrick United
2008[18]Séamie CroweAthenry
2007[19]David LaceyKillester United
2006[20]Michael KeoghKillester United
2005[21]David ConroyBallymun United
2004[22]James WalshSt Michael's
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24]Pat HoldenEvergreen
2001[25]Christy McElligottBallymun United
2000[26]Keith BruenPortmarnock
1999[27]Gary McCormackPortmarnock
1998[28]Philip LongSt Kevin's Boys
1997[29]Barry FlynnFairview Rangers

Intermediate Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2019[44]Alan McGrealCrumlin United
2018[8]Darragh ReynorMaynooth University
2017[9]Aidan RocheLiffey Wanderers
2016[10]Mark HorganAvondale United
2015[11]Ken HoeyRockmount
2014[12]Danny LongAvondale United
2013[13]Malachy McDermottCockhill Celtic
2012[14]David O'SullivanWayside Celtic
2011[15]Brendan O'ConnellRockmount
2010[16]Séamie CroweAthenry
2009[17]Ken HoeyRockmount
2008[18]Derek PrendergastBangor Celtic
2007[19]Paul McCabeCrumlin United
2006[20]Ken HoeyRockmount
2005[21]Ruari BeechinorRockmount
2004[22]Ian CallaghanWayside Celtic
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24]Graham DunningBluebell United
2001[25]B. PorterLetterkenny Rovers
2000[26]Brian HealyTemple United
1999[27]Jonathan KingAshtown Villa

Football for All International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Rebekah GrantDeaf Futsal
2021[34]Joe MarkeyIreland CP Team
2019[44]Thomas DonogherPowerchair
2018[8]Nathalie O’BrienIrish Women’s Deaf Futsal
2017[9]Gary MessittCerebral Palsy Sport Ireland
2016[10]Paul McMahonFootball For All Under-19 Squad
2015[11]Mark DuffySpecial Olympics Ireland
2014[12]Aoife McNicollIrish Powerchair Football Squad
2013[13]Noel O'DonnellIrish Deaf Men's Squad
2012[14]Davy ByrneIrish Homeless World Cup Team
2011[15]Adrian ClarkeIrish Special Olympics International Squad
2010[16]Richard DoughertyIrish Deaf Men's Squad
2009[17]Luke EvansIreland CP Soccer team
2008[18]Stephen ColemanIreland Street League
2007[19]Kieran WoodsPark FC
2006[20]Gary MessittCerebral Palsy Sport Ireland
2005[21]Joe WatsonIrish Deaf Sports/Waterford Crystal FC
2004[22]Rita DohertySpecial Olympics Ireland
2003[23]No award ceremony.
2002[24]Graham DunningCerebral Palsy Sport Ireland

FAI School's International Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2022[4]Peter GroganBohemians/St. Mary's CBS, Carlow
2021[34]John O'DonovanCork City/Clonakilty Community College
2019[44]Niall O'KeefeWaterford/De La Salle College Waterford
2018[8]Ali ReghbaBohemians/Chanel College
2017[9]Neil FarrugiaUCD/St Andrew's College, Blackrock
2016[10]Conor McCarthyCork City/Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal
2015[11]Connor EllisCork City/Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí
2014[12]Ryan ManningQueens Park Rangers/Galway United/Yeats College
2013[13]Alan BrownePreston North End/Nagle Community College
2012[14]Sean MaguireCBS Kilkenny
2011[15]Hugh DouglasBelvedere F.C./Saint Brendan's College
2010[16]Robbie BensonMarist College
2009[17]Shane HowardColaiste Eoin, Carlow
2008[18]John MulroyMoyle Park College
2007[19]Patrick MullinsCBS Sexton Street
2006[20]Conor PowellBohemians/Portmarnock Community School
2005[21]Gary DeeganBohemians/Chanel College
2004[22]Darren QuigleyUCD/St Laurence's College
2003[54]Stephen WardPortmarnock Community School
2002[24]Vincent TyrellBohemians/St Declan's
2001[25]Ashley WhiteSt Macartan's College
2000[26]Alan MurphyGalway United/Ballinrobe Community School
1999[27]Conor O'GradySligo Rovers/Summerhill College
1998[28]Kevin DohertyLiverpool/Home Farm/St. Joseph's C.B.S.
1997[29]Ronnie O'BrienMiddlesbrough/St. Brendans
1996[54]Darragh SheridanSt Mary's College
1995[54]Colin HawkinsSt. Joseph's Patrician College
1994[54]Karl LaffertySt. Columba's College
1993[54]Anthony ScullyCollinstown Park Community College
1992[54]Declan BoyleSt Catherine's Vocational School
1991[54]Shaun ElebertPlunket College
1990[54]Barry PattonSt. Columba's College

Colleges and Universities Player of the Year

YearWinnerClub
2021[34]Colin McCabeTechnological University Dublin
2018[8]Daire O'ConnorUniversity College Dublin
2017[9]Sean McLoughlinUniversity College Cork
2016[10]Paul RooneyMaynooth University

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