Peter Bonetti
English association football player (1941-2020) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 78
Peter Philip Bonetti was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Chelsea, the St. Louis Stars, Dundee United and England. He was known for his safe handling, lightning reflexes and his graceful style, for which he was given the nickname "The Cat".
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Close ties
Terry Venables Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1960-1966
Ray Wilkins Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1976-1979
Peter Osgood Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1964-1974
Bobby Tambling Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1960-1970
John Hollins Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1963-1975- Ron Harris Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1961-1975
Eddie McCreadie Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1962-1973
Marvin Hinton Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1963-1975
Alan Hudson Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1968-1974
Charlie Cooke Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1966-1972
Kenny Swain Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1976-1978
Stewart Houston Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1967-1972
Barry Bridges Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1960-1966- David Webb Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1968-1974
- John Dempsey Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1969-1975
- John Mortimore Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1960-1965
- Peter Houseman Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1963-1975
- Tommy Baldwin Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1966-1974
- Ken Shellito Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1960-1965
- Bert Murray Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1961-1966
- Micky Droy Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1970-1975
- Ian Hutchinson Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1968-1975
- Ian Britton Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1976-1979
- Frank Blunstone Teammate at Chelsea F.C., 1960-1964
Career 6
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Woking F.C.198620
Dundee United F.C.197950
Chelsea F.C.1976-19791050
St. Louis Stars1975210
England1966-197070
Chelsea F.C.1960-19754950
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About this person
He was one of several goalkeepers who specialised in a one-armed throw which could achieve a similar distance to a drop kick.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2020 · aged 78
