John Charles

Thumb

Image Source: Unknown report

User Rating

(0 users)
Data Complete 60%

15%

Born
No data
Shiny National flag

Swansea, Wales

Position
Forward

Status
Deceased

Ethnicity

Team Number

Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Outfitter

Kit
Wage Year

Player Cutout
No Cutout thumb

Archive

Full Body Render
No Render Icon

Sport

Soccer

Team
_Deceased Soccer

2nd Team

League
_No League Soccer

Creative Commons Artwork
No

Description

William John Charles, CBE (27 December 1931 – 21 February 2004) was a Welsh international footballer who played for Leeds United and Juventus during his 25 year playing career. Rated by many as the greatest all-round footballer ever to come from Britain, he was equally adept as a forward or defender due to his strength, pace, technique, vision, ability in the air and eye for goal. He has since been included in the Football League 100 Legends and was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame.

He was never cautioned or sent off during his entire career, due to his philosophy of never kicking or intentionally hurting opposing players. Thus, due to his correct behaviour and tall stature, standing at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m), he was nicknamed Il Gigante Buono – The Gentle Giant.

His brother, Mel Charles and nephew Jeremy Charles, also represented Wales. His grandson, Jake Charles, currently plays for Stafford Rangers, and has represented Wales at youth level.

0 goals scored in the current 2025-2026 Season

Trophies