Herbert Chapman
English association football player and manager (1878-1934) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 55
Herbert Chapman was an English football player and manager. Though he had an undistinguished playing career, he went on to become one of the most influential and successful managers in the early 20th century, before his sudden death in 1934. He is regarded as one of the game's greatest innovators.
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Close ties
Career 13
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Northampton Town F.C.1907-190971
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.1905-19074216
Northampton Town F.C.1904-190571
Notts County F.C.1903-190571
Sheffield United F.C.1902-1903222
Northampton Town F.C.1901-19022214
Worksop Town F.C.1900-1901
Swindon Town F.C.189932
Sheppey United F.C.1899-1900
Grimsby Town F.C.1898-1899104
Stalybridge Rovers F.C.1897
Rochdale A.F.C.1897-1898
Ashton North End F.C.1895-1897
Media & music
Photos 5
A bronze bust of Chapman stands inside Emirates Stadium as a tribute to his achievements at the club.
The "WM" formation that Chapman implemented at Arsenal
Chapman is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Hendon, alongside his wife Annie, who died in 1958.
Statue of Chapman outside the Emirates Stadium
The English Heritage blue plaque outside Chapman's former residence in Hendon, the first such plaque to commemorate a football player or managerAwards
About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1878 to 1934 · aged 55
The same award as Herbert
Paul McGrathBoth received English Football Hall of Fame
Liam BradyBoth received English Football Hall of FameEddie GrayBoth received English Football Hall of Fame
Johnny HaynesBoth received English Football Hall of Fame
Alan HansenBoth received English Football Hall of Fame
Norman HunterBoth received English Football Hall of Fame