William John Charles CBE (27 December 1931 – 21 February 2004) was a Welsh footballer who played as a centre-forward or as a centre-back. Best known for his first stint at Leeds United and Juventus, he was rated by many as the greatest all-round footballer ever to come from Wales. [2]

Sep 15, 2017 · Yet it was the diminutive gentleman in the camel-hair coat who had flown in from his native Argentina who represented a time when John Charles was arguably the best player in Europe, if not the world.

John Charles, the gentle giant from Swansea who became a hero in Turin, is arguably British football’s greatest ever export. Beginning his league career with Leeds United in 1949, even at the age of 17 it was clear that Charles; 6’2″, strong, fast, good in the air and with two good feet, was a talent to be reckoned with.

Jun 28, 2019 · It’s been 42 years since John Charles last donned the famous black and white of Juventus – but they haven’t forgotten. They never will. Days later he falls ill, and within a month he’ll be gone.

23 hours ago · John Charles Palmer, formerly of East Hanover, a beloved husband, father, grandfather – affectionately referred to as “Op” – great-grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away ...

Today is the 17th anniversary of the passing of the great John Charles. There are names from football past you hear, players you never saw play but who your fat.

John Charles was a remarkable footballer and the first Welshman to win fame in the international arena. He was undoubtedly the finest player raised in Wales in the twentieth century.

Feb 21, 2004 · John Charles former footballer from Wales Centre-Forward * Dec 27, 1931 in Swansea, Wales

Feb 23, 2004 · Tears have been shed, especially in his native Wales and his much-loved Italy, for John Charles - one of the greatest of footballers, who died on Friday at the age of 72.

Mar 25, 2024 · John Charles Sports A current player of his standard would undoubtedly retire with no financial worries but a number of failed business ventures including a hotel, a sports shop and two pubs meant he had to be bailed out by Leeds chairman Leslie Silver after …