although born in norway to a scottish father and raised in birmingham, capaldi chose to represent northern ireland. he was eligible because his grandmother was born in limavady. capaldi has represented northern ireland 22 times at senior level, making his debut in march 2004 in a 1–0 victory over estonia as well as playing in their famous 1–0 victory over england in september 2005. capaldi broke welshman moses russell's 78-year-old record for international appearances made by a plymouth argyle player when he was awarded his 21st cap in a friendly against wales.