Born on 29th August 1976 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland.

Height : 5ft 9in.
Weight: 12st 2lb.

Signed for Spurs on 1st September 1993.

Made debut at Turf Moor for a League Cup tie against Burnley on 22nd September 1993

The Irish defender really came to the fore in season 1997-98, despite the team struggling. He did have some ragged games, but settled down to become one of the most reliable players. Ever-present in 97-98, he also improved his attacking play and came close to getting his first goal on a couple of occasions. He has improved his distribution and his crossing which can be a potent weapon.  Hoddle appears to be grooming him for free-kick duties after he has shown some ability with the dead ball.  

Some have suggested that he lacks pace, but as he becomes more experienced, he will cope with faster opponents. In 1998-99, he was one of the most consistent players and really developed into a quality defender. He should be a fixture in the side for some years to come and save Tottenham a small fortune in the process, if he stays.  Comments made in the summer of 2001 following Sol Campbell's departure, have cast doubt on his long term future at Spurs.

Another stunning season from Mr. Consistency in 1999-2000 was capped by his goal against Manchester United, which will live long in the memory and he combines the attacking wing-back play with solid defending.  He is establishing himself in the Republic of Ireland side and will be a valuable team player for them.

Having made a cracking start to 2000-2001, including scoring in the first match, Stephen signed an extension to his contract until 2004.  He picked up a hamstring injury around Christmas which ruled him out until February, during which time Spurs desperately missed his marauding runs on the right wing.  When he returned, he showed exactly what Spurs had been missing and strengthened the right side noticeably.

With the ability Carr has, he would be an asset to any team, but Tottenham have to prove to him that they are the team who can realise his ambitions to retain his services.

Missing the whole of the 2001-02 season and the 2002 World Cup finals with a cruciate ligament injury in his knee, he returned fit again at the start of 2002-03, only to tear a hamstring after 44 minutes of the first match at Everton.  He came back into the side and looked unhappy, as he established himself in the side again, although he was unable to show his true form in the team's poor end to the season and impressed his fellow professionals enough to be named in the PFA's Premiership team of the season 2002-03.

At the start of 2003-04, Stephen played more like his old self, linking well with Rohan Rickets in front of him and on the dismissal of Glenn Hoddle as manager, he was handed the captain's armband by caretaker manager David Pleat.

Seemingly unwilling to sign a new contract, the new management at White Hart Lane reluctantly allowed him to join Newcastle United for £2 million on 10th August 2004.

Spurs career
League - 222 appearances (4 substitute appearances), 7 goals
FA Cup - 16 appearances (1 substitute appearance), 0 goals
League Cup - 23 appearances 1 goal
UEFA Cup -  4 appearances, 0 goals

International career:
Republic of Ireland
30 caps, 0 goals
Under-21
6 caps, one goal.