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Paul Child

English-American footballer (born 1952)

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Born 1952 · age 74United States

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74
Born 1952

Summary

Updated 2026-06-25

Paul Child is an English-American former soccer player who played as a forward, spending nine seasons in the North American Soccer League. He led the league in scoring in 1974 and was a two-time first team All-Star. He also earned two caps with the United States national team in 1973. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

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Los Angeles Lazers
1987–1988
Baltimore Blast
1986–1987
Carolina Lightnin'
1982–1982
Pittsburgh Spirit
1981–1986
Atlanta Chiefs
1981–1981
Memphis Rogues
1980–1980
Atlanta Chiefs
1980–1981
Union Royale Namur
1979–1979
San Jose Earthquakes
1974–1979
Atlanta Chiefs
1973–1973
United States men's national soccer team
1973–1973
Atlanta Chiefs
1972–1972
Aston Villa F.C.
1972–1973
Pittsburgh Beadling

19721988

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1987–1988	55	40
1986–1987	52	29
1981–1986	133	140
1981–1981	31	13
1980–1980	31	12
1980–1981	15	13
1974–1979	149	61
1973–1973	16	8
1973–1973	2	0
1972–1972	12	8
1972–1973	0	0