Yes, Roy Keane inspired Ted Lasso's Roy Kent

One of the main characters on "Ted Lasso," airing on Apple TV+, is modeled after Roy Keane, the former enfant terrible of the Irish national soccer team who was surly, opinionated, and brilliant all at the same time.

Roy Keane left speechless as Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher joke at Ted Lasso comparison, Football, Sport

Roy Keane's 'priceless' reaction as Sky pundits mock resemblance to Ted Lasso's Roy Kent - Daily Star

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One of my favourite parts in this, Irish Exclusive, interview with Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt, is when Brendan reacts to my suggestion of a Roy Keane cameo, By The Bellissimo Files

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Roy Keane's 'priceless' reaction as Sky pundits mock resemblance to Ted Lasso's Roy Kent - Daily Star