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John Charles
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John Charles

Legend CB, also CDM Right-footed leaderanchor
Rating
91
Caps
38
Goals
15
Life
1931–2004
Clubs
Leeds United, Hereford United, Merthyr Tydfil
Honours
Hall of Fame
#2
Editorial rank of 33 for Wales
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Blessed with immense versatility, the "Gentle Giant" was a world-class inside-forward for Juventus, but equally dominant as a centre-back for Wales and Leeds. Career record: 38 caps and 15 goals for Wales; club career at Leeds United, Hereford United, Merthyr Tydfil; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1948–1957Leeds United
1957–1962Juventus
1962–1963AS Roma
1962–1962Leeds United
1963–1966Cardiff City
1966–1971Hereford United
1972–1974Merthyr Tydfil
—Swansea City A.F.C.
Wales38 caps, 15 goals

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Around Charles in the almanac

One rank above: Gareth Bale at #1.

One rank below: Ryan Giggs at #3.

Wales's editorial top five: Gareth Bale · John Charles · Ryan Giggs · Ian Rush · Neville Southall.