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John Charles. 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]
May 14, 2020 · “Incomparable…John wasn’t only one of the greatest footballers who ever lived. He was one of the greatest men ever to play the game.” (Sir Bobby Robson about...
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Nov 28, 2022 · John Charles is Wales' greatest male footballer, according to BBC Sport website voters. Charles - known as the 'Gentle Giant' - topped our poll, landing more than 800 more votes than...
Mar 30, 2020 · One of the greatest - if not the greatest - player to represent Leeds United, the gentle giant John Charles made over 300 appearances for the Whites, scoring 153 goals, excelling at both...
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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.
Nov 9, 2016 · John Charles' goalscoring prowess in Yorkshire and Turin made him an icon of European football – and perhaps the greatest player to emerge from Wales.
