Player: Richard Keogh

• Full name: Richard Keogh
• Date of birth: 11 September 1986
• Place of birth: Coventry, England
• Nationality: Republic of Ireland (eligible through descent)
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)
• Height: Approximately 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Club career (high-level):

• Started as a youth at Coventry City; made professional debut with Coventry City.
• Played on loan at Notts County early in career.
• Signed for Huddersfield Town in 2009.
• Joined Derby County in 2012, where he became club captain and an established Championship defender.
• Suffered a serious leg injury in 2019 following an off-field car crash; contract with Derby was later terminated by mutual consent (after disciplinary matters related to the crash).
• After recovery, played for MK Dons (Milton Keynes Dons), then moved to Bristol Rovers, and later to others in the lower leagues and semi-professional level. (Career path beyond 2021 included short-term moves and continued playing into his mid-30s.)

International career (Republic of Ireland):

• Keogh elected to represent the Republic of Ireland at senior level despite being born in England.
• Made his senior debut for the Republic of Ireland in 2015 under manager Martin O'Neill.
• Earned several caps for the national team, featuring primarily in friendlies and qualifying matches in the mid-2010s.
• Was part of Ireland squads during the Euro 2016 qualifying cycle and thereafter, though he was not part of the final Euro 2016 tournament squad.

Playing style and reputation:

• Strong, physical centre-back with good reading of the game and leadership qualities.
• Well-regarded for aerial ability, tackling and organizational skills; valued as a captain at club level.

Notable events:

• Long-time captain at Derby County and one of their key players during several Championship seasons.
• Sustained a broken leg in a 2019 car crash that also involved teammates; the incident led to disciplinary proceedings and significant media coverage.

Current status (as of latest known updates): After recovering from his injury, Keogh continued his playing career in the lower leagues. Exact club affiliation can change; for the most up-to-date club information consult recent sources (club websites, league records).