Biography
Who is Martin O'Neill?
Early life and education
Martin Hugh Michael O'Neill was born in Kilrea, United Kingdom. He attended St Malachy's College and Queen's University Belfast. He played both association football and Gaelic football.
Playing career
Martin O'Neill played as a midfielder for teams including Lisburn Distillery F.C., Manchester City F.C., and Notts County F.C. He spent most of his career with Nottingham Forest. There, he won the First Division title in 1977-78 and two European Cups in 1979 and 1980. He earned 64 caps for the Northern Ireland national team and captained them during the 1982 World Cup.
Management career
Martin O'Neill managed several clubs including Grantham Town, Wycombe Wanderers, and Sunderland. He led Leicester City to two Football League Cup wins. At Celtic, he won three Scottish Premier League titles between 2000 and 2005 and reached the 2003 UEFA Cup Final. He also managed Aston Villa to three straight sixth place finishes in the English Premier League and the 2010 Football League Cup Final.
International and recent success
Martin O'Neill guided the Republic of Ireland to the last 16 of UEFA Euro 2016. He returned to Celtic as interim manager in October 2025. He was appointed permanent manager in January 2026. He won a fourth Scottish Premiership title and the 2026 Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline Athletic with a 3-1 score at Hampden Park. This victory completed a domestic double. He is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Birthday and age
Martin O'Neill was born on March 1, 1952, which makes Martin 74 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Martin shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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