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Trevor Ford
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Trevor Ford

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Rating
84
Caps
38
Goals
23
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.

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Career record

1946–1947Swansea City A.F.C.
1947–1950Aston Villa
1950–1953Sunderland A.F.C.
1953–1956Cardiff City
1957–1960PSV Eindhoven
1960–1961Newport County A.F.C.
Wales38 caps, 23 goals

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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.