How many caps did Trevor Ford win for Wales?

Trevor Ford won 38 caps for Wales, scoring 23 goals.

Which clubs did Trevor Ford play for?

Swansea City A.F.C. (1946–1947), Aston Villa (1947–1950), Sunderland A.F.C. (1950–1953), Cardiff City (1953–1956), PSV Eindhoven (1957–1960), Newport County A.F.C. (1960–1961).

Where does Trevor Ford rank among Wales's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Trevor Ford #16 of Wales's 33 greatest players of all time.

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16 / Wales · 1946–1957

Trevor Ford

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Caps · Wales

Goals · Wales

Life

1923–2003

Clubs

Aston Villa, Cardiff City, PSV Eindhoven

#16

Editorial rank of 33 for Wales

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A powerful and commanding centre-forward of the 1940s and 50s, Trevor Ford was a pioneer, making his mark at Sunderland and Aston Villa before captivating Welsh fans with his goalscoring ability. Career record: 38 caps and 23 goals for Wales; club career at Aston Villa, Cardiff City, PSV Eindhoven.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2196018

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Career record

1946–1947	Swansea City A.F.C.
1947–1950	Aston Villa
1950–1953	Sunderland A.F.C.
1953–1956	Cardiff City
1957–1960	PSV Eindhoven
1960–1961	Newport County A.F.C.
Wales	38 caps, 23 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Wales checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Wales checked 4 October 2026

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Around Ford in the almanac

One rank above: Kevin Ratcliffe at #15.

One rank below: Ashley Williams at #17.

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

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