What other player had his way pioneered by the same Irish football player and manager that also pioneered the way for the Republic of Ireland national team's captain from March 2006-August 2016? 
Paddy Sloan: Joshua Walter "Paddy" Sloan (30 April 1920 – January 1993) was an Irish football player and manager. Paddy Sloan:  Sloan pioneered the way for the likes of Liam Brady and Robbie Keane by becoming the first Irishman to play in Serie A. Robbie Keane:  He served as captain of the Republic of Ireland national team from March 2006 until his international retirement in August 2016.
Liam Brady