John Charles

: January 9, 2024
: Soccer Player

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John Charles Biography
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Quick Facts

Full Name	John Charles
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 27, 1931(1931-12-27)
Age	93
Date Of Death	2004-02-21
Birthplace	Swansea
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Wales
Horoscope	Sagittarius

John Charles Biography

Name	John Charles
Birthday	Dec 27
Birth Year	1931
Place Of Birth	Swansea
Home Town	Wales
Birth Country	United Kingdom
Birth Sign	Sagittarius
Siblings	Mel Charles
Spouse	Glenda Vero
Children(s)	Peter Charles, Terry Charles, Mel Charles, David Charles

John Charles is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 27, 1931 in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. Welsh center forward and back, who is thought to be among the top players of all abilities to ever hail from Wales. The Welsh center back scored 150 goals over 297 games for Leeds United between 1948 and 1957. He was a star player in Juventus during five consecutive seasons. He was part of Wales’ national team from 1950 to 1965. Wales National team between 1950 until 1965.

He was voted ahead He was voted ahead of Diego Maradona and other greats as the best foreign player ever to play in the Italian Serie A in 1997. and other greats to be the top foreign player to ever participate within the Italian Serie A in 1997.

His younger brother as well as his nephew also played in Wales.

John Charles Net Worth

Net Worth	$5 Million
Source Of Income	Soccer Player
House	Living in own house.

John Charles is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Charles 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a youth soccer player for his local Swansea team, however made his professional debut at Leeds.

He was well above the majority of other players with his height of 6’2″ He was also adamantly kept his distance from striking or kicking anyone.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height	6 ft 2 in

John Charles height 6 ft 2 in John weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is John Charles Dating?

According to our records, John Charles married to Glenda Vero. As of December 1, 2023, John Charles’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. John Charles celebrates birthday on December 27 of every year.

Top Facts about John Charles

John Charles was a Welsh footballer and manager.
He played for Leeds United, Juventus, and Wales.
Known as “The Gentle Giant” due to his height and sportsmanship.
Scored 93 goals in 155 appearances for Leeds United.
Won three Serie A titles with Juventus.
Played in the 1958 World Cup quarter-finals with Wales.
Managed Hereford United, Merthyr Tydfil, and Cardiff City.
Inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
Died on February 21, 2004 at age 72.
Considered one of the greatest players in Welsh football history.

How many goals did John Charles score?

In 155 appearances he scored 93 goals and was never, throughout his career, booked or sent off. He became known in Italy as the “Gentle Giant”, and figured in the top three in the European player of the year polls for 1958 and 1959.

What was John Charles nickname?

Nicknamed ″Charlo″, Charles was the first black player to represent England at Under-18 and any level within the National team. Charles was the first black player to play for a first division West Ham United side when he made his debut in 1963.

Where did John Charles grow up?

Charles was born and raised in Cwmbwrla, one mile north of the coal mining city of Swansea. An evacuee during the Luftwaffe blitz of World War Two, his footballing life began in the youth ranks of his home city. Disillusioned by the lack of games at his hometown club, he opted to move to Leeds United in 1948.

Who was the first English football player to play abroad?

The very first English footballer to play overseas goes back further than you think. In 1891, Herbert Kiplin began his journey in Italy by playing for FC Torinense.