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Séamus Coleman is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a right-back and captains both Premier League club Everton and the Republic of Ireland national team.
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Originally a Gaelic footballer, Coleman started his association football career with St Catherine's in Killybegs.
Coleman has been a senior international for the Republic of Ireland since 2011, acquiring over 50 caps.
Coleman was raised in Killybegs, a fishing port in County Donegal to the west of Ulster, the northern province of Ireland.
Coleman himself initially played Gaelic football, and, aged 16, played as a back on his local GAA team, Na Cealla Beaga.
Coleman was spotted by Sligo Rovers when he lined up against them in a friendly for his hometown club, St Catherine's.
Sligo Rovers coach Rob McDonald did not rate Coleman very highly as a player, telling him that he should join League of Ireland First Division club Finn Harps.
McDonald departed Sligo Rovers in March 2007, and was replaced by Paul Cook, of whom Coleman later said: "He made me feel like I was the best player in the League. It just makes such a difference when you have a manager who believes in you".
Coleman scored his only goal for Rovers against Bray Wanderers on 17 May 2008, concluding a 3-0 win.
Following a recommendation by Willie McStay to former teammate and Everton manager David Moyes, Coleman was signed by the Merseyside club for £60,000 in January 2009, ahead of other interest from Ipswich Town, Birmingham City and Celtic.
Before playing a game for Everton, Coleman had to undergo surgery on a career-threatening infected blister.
Coleman has been a senior international for the Republic of Ireland since 2011, acquiring over 50 caps.
Coleman was raised in Killybegs, a fishing port in County Donegal to the west of Ulster, the northern province of Ireland.
Coleman himself initially played Gaelic football, and, aged 16, played as a back on his local GAA team, Na Cealla Beaga.
Coleman was spotted by Sligo Rovers when he lined up against them in a friendly for his hometown club, St Catherine's.
Sligo Rovers coach Rob McDonald did not rate Coleman very highly as a player, telling him that he should join League of Ireland First Division club Finn Harps.
McDonald departed Sligo Rovers in March 2007, and was replaced by Paul Cook, of whom Coleman later said: "He made me feel like I was the best player in the League. It just makes such a difference when you have a manager who believes in you".
Coleman scored his only goal for Rovers against Bray Wanderers on 17 May 2008, concluding a 3-0 win.
Following a recommendation by Willie McStay to former teammate and Everton manager David Moyes, Coleman was signed by the Merseyside club for £60,000 in January 2009, ahead of other interest from Ipswich Town, Birmingham City and Celtic.
Before playing a game for Everton, Coleman had to undergo surgery on a career-threatening infected blister.
Three days later in his Goodison Park debut, a Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur, Coleman was named Man of the Match after coming on as a first-half substitute for the injured Joseph Yobo, and played an instrumental part for both of Everton's goals in a 2-2 draw.
On 19 March 2010, Coleman joined Championship club Blackpool on loan, initially for one month as a replacement for the injured Neal Eardley.
Coleman returned to Everton for the following season, breaking into the first team on the right of midfield.
On 31 December 2012, Coleman signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Everton.
Manager Roberto Martínez hailed Coleman as one of the best full-backs in world football as he was part of a defence which conceded just 39 goals to help Everton finish fifth with a club record of 72 Premier League points.
He created 45 chances during the season, the third highest amongst Everton players and had the second highest pass completion at 88%. On 26 June 2014, Coleman signed a new five-year contract with Everton.
On 22 March, Coleman scored the first goal in an eventual 2-1 away success against Queens Park Rangers with Toffees boss Roberto Martínez praising the full-back for his performance, describing him as "Magnificent in his defensive duties" and labelling his opener as "a striker's goal".
Coleman scored his only goal of the 2015-16 season in a 3-0 away victory against Stoke City on 6 February 2016.
Coleman suffered a fractured tibia and fibula in his right leg following a dangerous challenge from Neil Taylor whilst on international duty with Ireland in March 2017 and was unlikely to return to action until 2018.
During his recovery, Coleman signed a new five-year contract which would keep him at the club until the summer of 2022.
On 19 March 2010, Coleman joined Championship club Blackpool on loan, initially for one month as a replacement for the injured Neal Eardley.
Coleman returned to Everton for the following season, breaking into the first team on the right of midfield.
On 31 December 2012, Coleman signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Everton.
Manager Roberto Martínez hailed Coleman as one of the best full-backs in world football as he was part of a defence which conceded just 39 goals to help Everton finish fifth with a club record of 72 Premier League points.
He created 45 chances during the season, the third highest amongst Everton players and had the second highest pass completion at 88%. On 26 June 2014, Coleman signed a new five-year contract with Everton.
On 22 March, Coleman scored the first goal in an eventual 2-1 away success against Queens Park Rangers with Toffees boss Roberto Martínez praising the full-back for his performance, describing him as "Magnificent in his defensive duties" and labelling his opener as "a striker's goal".
Coleman scored his only goal of the 2015-16 season in a 3-0 away victory against Stoke City on 6 February 2016.
Coleman suffered a fractured tibia and fibula in his right leg following a dangerous challenge from Neil Taylor whilst on international duty with Ireland in March 2017 and was unlikely to return to action until 2018.
During his recovery, Coleman signed a new five-year contract which would keep him at the club until the summer of 2022.
Coleman became Everton club captain in August 2019, following Phil Jagielka's departure after a 12-year tenure.
On 28 July 2021, Coleman signed a contract extension to keep him at Everton until the end of June 2023.
Coleman has represented Ireland U18 schools, helping them retain the Centenary Shield in 2006.
On 10 August 2010, Coleman scored his first international goal in a 5-0 win against Estonia.
Coleman received his first call-up to the senior squad in October 2010, and made his full international debut in the Republic of Ireland's inaugural Nations Cup match against Wales on 8 February 2011, which Ireland won 3-0.
On 29 May 2013, Coleman was named Man of the Match for his performance against England at Wembley Stadium.
Coleman captained Ireland for the first time in a 2014 World Cup qualifier against Germany on 11 October 2013, his 25th birthday, which Ireland lost 3-0 in Cologne.
Coleman was named the permanent Ireland captain in September 2016 following the international retirement of Robbie Keane.
On 28 July 2021, Coleman signed a contract extension to keep him at Everton until the end of June 2023.
Coleman has represented Ireland U18 schools, helping them retain the Centenary Shield in 2006.
On 10 August 2010, Coleman scored his first international goal in a 5-0 win against Estonia.
Coleman received his first call-up to the senior squad in October 2010, and made his full international debut in the Republic of Ireland's inaugural Nations Cup match against Wales on 8 February 2011, which Ireland won 3-0.
On 29 May 2013, Coleman was named Man of the Match for his performance against England at Wembley Stadium.
Coleman captained Ireland for the first time in a 2014 World Cup qualifier against Germany on 11 October 2013, his 25th birthday, which Ireland lost 3-0 in Cologne.
Coleman was named the permanent Ireland captain in September 2016 following the international retirement of Robbie Keane.
On 24 March 2017, Coleman suffered a broken leg in the 69th minute of a goalless draw in a World Cup qualifier against Wales following a dangerous tackle by Neil Taylor for which the Welshman was given a straight red card.
Coleman received treatment on the pitch and was given oxygen as he was comforted by teammate Shane Long before being carried off on a stretcher.
Wales manager Chris Coleman later revealed that Taylor went into the Ireland team's changing room to apologise for the incident.
Many fellow footballers, sports personalities and celebrities took to Twitter to send messages of support to Coleman including Wayne Rooney, Shay Given, Héctor Bellerín, Paul McGrath, Tony Bellew and Niall Horan.
Coleman has been regarded as one of the Premier League's best full-backs.
Coleman has shown a proficiency for having great composure when in possession of the ball and his former Everton teammate Ashley Williams has hailed him as one of the best players he has ever played with.
Despite being very quiet by nature, Coleman has shown great leadership qualities which has propelled him to the role of captain of the Irish national team.
Coleman received treatment on the pitch and was given oxygen as he was comforted by teammate Shane Long before being carried off on a stretcher.
Wales manager Chris Coleman later revealed that Taylor went into the Ireland team's changing room to apologise for the incident.
Many fellow footballers, sports personalities and celebrities took to Twitter to send messages of support to Coleman including Wayne Rooney, Shay Given, Héctor Bellerín, Paul McGrath, Tony Bellew and Niall Horan.
Coleman has been regarded as one of the Premier League's best full-backs.
Coleman has shown a proficiency for having great composure when in possession of the ball and his former Everton teammate Ashley Williams has hailed him as one of the best players he has ever played with.
Despite being very quiet by nature, Coleman has shown great leadership qualities which has propelled him to the role of captain of the Irish national team.
In March 2018, it was suggested by ESPN FC journalist Luke O'Farrell that Coleman should also be the next club captain at Everton, highlighting that the full-back "Leads by example and demands more from his teammates. Coleman has never been afraid to let another player know when something is not working or needs improvement. Coleman sets the mark for the rest of the team to follow".
O'Farrell's wish came to fruition in August 2019 when Coleman became the new Everton captain following the departure of Phil Jagielka.
In an Everton matchday programme ahead of a Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Coleman mentioned Michael Murphy as his favourite sportsperson outside association football, both for his manner on the field of play and his personality off it.
O'Farrell's wish came to fruition in August 2019 when Coleman became the new Everton captain following the departure of Phil Jagielka.
In an Everton matchday programme ahead of a Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Coleman mentioned Michael Murphy as his favourite sportsperson outside association football, both for his manner on the field of play and his personality off it.
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