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Birthday
*** ,1931
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Death day
February 21, 2004 (72 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
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Celebrities born on December 27
Born in 1931
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Soccer Players from Wales
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John Charles
William John Charles, CBE is a Welsh international footballer who played for Leeds United and Juventus during his 25-year competitive career. Considered by many to be the greatest English footballer of all time, he excelled as a striker or defender thanks to his strength, speed, technique, vision, aerial ability and visual score. Since then it has been included in Football League 100 Legends and was introduced into the Football Hall of Fame. He has never been warned or sent off throughout his career, due to his philosophy never intentionally kicking or injuring opposing players. Therefore, due to his proper demeanor and large size, 1.80m high, he was nicknamed Il Gigante Buono - The Elegant Giant. His brother, Mel Charles and nephew Jeremy Charles, also represent Wales. His nephew, Jake Charles, currently plays for the Stafford Rangers team and has represented Wales at a young level.

About John Charles

Soccer Player John Charles was born in Wales on December 27, 1931. He dies at the age of 72, on February 21, 2004.

He is a Welsh center back and striker who is widely regarded as one of the best all-around players in the country's history. Between 1948 and 1957, he scored 150 goals in 297 appearances for Leeds United, then went on to star for Juventus for five seasons. From 1950 to 1965, he was a member of the Wales national team.

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John Charles before becoming famous

John Charles was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1931 is also the year of Goat (羊) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He began his professional career with Leeds after playing youth soccer for his native Swansea team.

Achievement of John Charles

He was 6'2" and towered over most other players, but he purposefully avoided tackling or kicking anyone.

John Charles's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His younger brother and nephew were also members of the Welsh national team.

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In 1997, he was chosen the best foreign player ever to play in the Italian Serie A, beating out Soccer Player Diego Maradona and other legends.

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John Charles Income & Net worth

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Latest information about John Charles updated on March 24 2023.