| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul John Butler | ||
| Date of birth | 2 November 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Moston, England | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1996 | Rochdale | 158 | (10) |
| 1996–1998 | Bury | 84 | (4) |
| 1998–2001 | Sunderland | 79 | (3) |
| 2000–2001 | → Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2001–2004 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 119 | (3) |
| 2004–2007 | Leeds United | 99 | (4) |
| 2006–2007 | → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2007 | Milton Keynes Dons | 9 | (0) |
| 2007–2009 | Chester City | 35 | (2) |
| Total | 597 | (26) | |
| International career | |||
| 2000 | Republic of Ireland | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Paul John Butler (né Roberts;[1] (born 2 November 1972) is a former professional footballer where he played as a centre-back. Born in England, he played for Republic of Ireland. He was most recently a player at League Two side Chester City, where he also had spells as captain and assistant-manager.
He has previously played in the Premier League for Sunderland and Wolverhampton Wanderers, and was also a former captain of Leeds United.