John Charles
Welsh association football player (1931-2004) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 72
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.
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Omar Sívori Teammate at Juventus FC, 1957-1962
Jack Charlton Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1952-1957
Ivor Allchurch Teammate at Cardiff City F.C., 1963-1965
Bruno Nicolè Teammate at Juventus FC, 1957-1962
Flavio Emoli Teammate at Juventus FC, 1957-1962
Gino Stacchini Teammate at Juventus FC, 1957-1962
Giorgio Stivanello Teammate at Juventus FC, 1957-1962- Derek Tapscott Teammate at Cardiff City F.C., 1963-1965
Giovanni Trapattoni Teammate at Juventus FC, 1959-1962
Ernesto Castano Teammate at Juventus FC, 1958-1962
Bruno Mora Teammate at Juventus FC, 1960-1962
Gianfranco Leoncini Teammate at Juventus FC, 1958-1962
Sergio Cervato Teammate at Juventus FC, 1959-1961- Stuart Williams Teammate at Wales national team, 1954-1965
Bruno Garzena Teammate at Juventus FC, 1957-1960
Umberto Colombo Teammate at Juventus FC, 1957-1960- Vic Crowe Teammate at Wales national team, 1958-1963
- Dave Bowen Teammate at Wales national team, 1954-1959
- Derrick Sullivan Teammate at Wales national team, 1953-1959
- Mel Hopkins Teammate at Wales national team, 1956-1963
- Benito Boldi Teammate at Juventus FC, 1957-1959
- Tony Marchi Teammate at Juventus FC, 1957-1959
- Jimmy Ashall Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1955-1957
- Roy Paul Teammate at Wales national team, 1950-1956
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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Merthyr Tydfil F.C.1972-197417380
Hereford United F.C.1966-197117380
Cardiff City F.C.1963-19666918
AS Roma1962-1963104
Leeds United F.C.1962113
Juventus FC1957-1962155108
Wales1950-19653815
Leeds United F.C.1948-1957297157
Swansea City A.F.C.
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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2004 · aged 72
