Laurie Cunningham
English footballer (1956-1989) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 33
Laurence Paul Cunningham was an English professional footballer who played as a winger. He notably played in England, France, and Spain, where he became the first-ever English player to sign for Real Madrid.
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Close ties
Vicente del Bosque Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1979-1983
Bryan Robson Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1977-1979
José Antonio Camacho Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1979-1983
Uli Stielike Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1979-1983
Santillana Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1979-1983
Juanito Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1979-1983- Ricardo Gallego Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1980-1983
- Miguel Ángel González Suárez Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1979-1983
Cyrille Regis Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1977-1979- Glenn Roeder Teammate at Leyton Orient F.C., 1974-1977
- Isidoro San José Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1979-1983
- Miguel Ángel Portugal Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1979-1983
- Andrés Sabido Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1979-1982
Rafael García Cortés Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1979-1982- Tony Grealish Teammate at Leyton Orient F.C., 1974-1977
- Antonio García Navajas Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1979-1982
Ángel Pérez García Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1980-1982- Francisco García Hernández Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1979-1983
Tony Brown Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1977-1979- Peter Bennett Teammate at Leyton Orient F.C., 1974-1977
- Juan Antonio Carcelén Teammate at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, 1981-1983
Mark Grew Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1977-1979- Mickey Bullock Teammate at Leyton Orient F.C., 1974-1976
- Paddy Mulligan Teammate at West Bromwich Albion F.C., 1977-1979
Also in Deutsch
Career 15
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Rayo Vallecano1988-1989191
Wimbledon F.C.198862
Royal Charleroi S.C.198710
Wimbledon F.C.1987-1988
Rayo Vallecano1986-1987373
Leicester City F.C.1985-1986150
Olympique de Marseille1984-1985308
Sporting de Gijón1983-1984303
Manchester United F.C.198351
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol1979-19834413
England1979-198160
England197810
West Bromwich Albion F.C.1977-19798621
England U211977-197862
Leyton Orient F.C.1974-19777515
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1956 to 1989 · aged 33
On the same team as Laurie
Phil JagielkaAlso played for England national association football B team
Ian HollowayAlso played for Wimbledon F.C.
Paul MersonAlso played for England national association football B team
Peter ShiltonAlso played for Wimbledon F.C.
Dennis WiseAlso played for Wimbledon F.C.
Michael DawsonAlso played for England national association football B team