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John Charles

Forward · Leeds United FC · historical profile

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Welsh footballer (1931–2004)

1931–2004

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2004-02-21

William John Charles was a Welsh footballer who played at centre-forward and centre-back. Best known for his time at Leeds United and Juventus, he was rated by many as the greatest all-round footballer ever to come from Great Britain and one of the greatest footballers ever.

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