Albert Quixall facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 August 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England | ||
| Date of death | 12 November 2020 (aged 87) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Playing position | Inside forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1948–1950 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1950–1958 | Sheffield Wednesday | 241 | (63) |
| 1958–1964 | Manchester United | 165 | (50) |
| 1964–1966 | Oldham Athletic | 37 | (11) |
| 1966–1967 | Stockport County | 13 | (0) |
| 1967 | Altrincham | 3 | (0) |
| 1968 | Radcliffe Borough | ||
| Total | 459 | (124) | |
| National team | |||
| 1953–1954 | England B | 3 | (0) |
| 1954–1955 | England | 5 | (0) |
| 1956 | England U23 | 1 | (0) |
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Albert Quixall (born August 9, 1933 – died November 12, 2020) was a talented English professional footballer. He played as an inside forward, which is a type of attacking player who helps score goals and create chances for the team.
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Albert Quixall's Football Journey
Albert Quixall was born in Sheffield, a city in West Riding of Yorkshire, England. He began his football career at a young age, joining his hometown club, Sheffield Wednesday. He quickly showed great promise as a player.
Joining Manchester United
In 1958, Albert Quixall made a big move to Manchester United. This happened after a very sad event for the club, the Munich air disaster, which affected many of their players. Manchester United's manager, Matt Busby, signed Albert to help rebuild the team.
The transfer fee for Albert was £45,000, which was a British record at the time. This meant he was the most expensive player ever bought by a British club. He played for Manchester United for six years, from 1958 to 1964.
Winning the FA Cup
One of Albert Quixall's biggest achievements with Manchester United was winning the FA Cup in the 1963–64 season. The FA Cup is a very famous football competition in England. Winning it was a huge moment for him and the team.
Later Career and England Caps
After leaving Manchester United, Albert Quixall continued his career with several other clubs. He played for Oldham Athletic, Stockport County, Altrincham, and Radcliffe Borough.
Albert also had the honor of playing for his country, England. He played five times for the national team. He was also part of the England squad for the 1954 FIFA World Cup, a major international football tournament.
Albert Quixall passed away on November 12, 2020, at the age of 87. He is remembered as a skilled footballer who played an important role for some of England's top clubs.
Honours
Manchester United
- FA Cup: 1963–64
