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John Charles

John Charles

William John Charles was a Welsh footballer who played at centre-forward and centre-back. Best known for his time at Leeds United and Juventus, he was rated by many as the greatest all-round footballer ever to come from Great Britain and one of the greatest footballers ever. Charles began his career at Leeds United, having moved there in 1949 from his hometown club, Swansea Town. Wikipedia
Complete nameWilliam John Charles
Nationality
Wales
Birth date27.12.1931
Death date21.02.2004 (age 72)
Country of birth
Wales
City ​​of birthSwansea
Positionforward
Height/weight 183 cm / 80 kg
Links
Date Team Team
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
20.10.1965
0:1           1'-90'
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
08.09.1965
1:2           1'-90'
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
30.05.1965
1:2           1'-90'
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
03.02.1965
0:1           1'-90'
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
20.01.1965
2:2           1'-90'
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
23.12.1964
0:0           1'-90'
Team Competition
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1965/1966
2 0 0   180 2 0 0 0 0 0
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) 1966
1 0 0   90 1 0 0 0 0 0
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1964/1965
5 0 0   450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Serie A 1962/1963
10 4 0   900 10 0 0 0 0 0
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1962/1963
2 1 0   180 2 0 0 0 0 0