Arthur Wharton

Ghanaian footballer (1865-1930)

Arthur Wharton (28 October 1865 – 12 December 1930) was a English former football player. He is believed to be the first black professional football player in the World.

Arthur Wharton
Personal information
Full name Arthur Wharton
Date of birth (1865-10-28)28 October 1865
Place of birth Jamestown, Gold Coast
Date of death 13 December 1930(1930-12-13) (aged 65)
Position(s) Goalkeeper, Midfielder (retired)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1885-1886
1886-1888
1889-1894
1894-1895
1895-1897
1897-1899
1899-1901
1901-1902
Darlington
Preston North End
Rotherham Town
Sheffield United
Stalybridge Rovers
Ashton North End
Stalybridge Rovers
Stockport County
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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