Geoff Barnett (footballer)

English footballer (born 1946)

Geoffrey Colin Barnett (16 October 1946 – 15 January 2021) was an English footballer. He played as a goalkeeper. He was born in Northwich, England. His playing career lasted from 1962 to 1980. He played for Everton, Arsenal and the Minnesota Kicks.

Geoff Barnett
Barnett (1972) -second row, curly hair
Personal information
Full name Geoffrey Colin Barnett
Date of birth (1946-10-16)16 October 1946
Place of birth Northwich, England
Date of death 15 January 2021(2021-01-15) (aged 74)
Place of death Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1962–1969 Everton 10 (0)
1969–1976 Arsenal 49 (0)
1976–1980 Minnesota Kicks 67 (0)
Total 126 (0)
National team
England U21
Teams managed
1981 Minnesota Kicks
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Barnett died on 15 January 2021 at the age of 74.[1]

References change

  1. Reusse, Patrick (15 January 2021). "Former Kicks goalkeeper and coach Geoff Barnett dies at 74". Star Tribune. Retrieved 15 January 2021.