Dennis Edwards (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dennis Edwards | ||
| Date of birth | 19 January 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Slough, Berkshire England | ||
| Date of death | 13 September 2019 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Denmead, Portsmouth, England | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Inside forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Old Paludians | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1954–1957 | Slough Town | 35 | (27) |
| 1957–1959 | Wycombe Wanderers | 28 | (31) |
| 1959–1965 | Charlton Athletic | 171 | (61) |
| 1965–1968 | Portsmouth | 71 | (14) |
| 1967 | → Brentford (loan) | 11 | (2) |
| 1968 | Aldershot | 14 | (1) |
| Total | 302 | (105) | |
| National team | |||
| 1958 | England Amateurs | 2 | (3) |
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Dennis Edwards (born 19 January 1937 – died 13 September 2019) was a professional English footballer. He played as an inside forward, which is a type of attacking player, in the Football League.
Dennis was well-known for playing with Charlton Athletic, where he played over 170 games. He also played for other professional teams like Portsmouth, Brentford, and Aldershot. Before becoming a professional, he was a great goalscorer for non-league teams such as Slough Town and Wycombe Wanderers. He even played for the England amateur team.
Dennis Edwards passed away on 13 September 2019 in Denmead, Portsmouth, when he was 82 years old.
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Dennis Edwards' Football Journey
Dennis Edwards began his football career in Slough, Berkshire. He was born there in 1937. He started playing for local youth teams, showing his talent early on.
Early Playing Days
Before turning professional, Dennis played for two non-league clubs. These are teams that are not part of the main professional Football League.
- Slough Town: From 1954 to 1957, Dennis played for Slough Town. He played in 35 matches and scored an impressive 27 goals. This showed he was a very good goalscorer.
- Wycombe Wanderers: After Slough Town, he moved to Wycombe Wanderers. He played there from 1957 to 1959. In 28 games, he scored 31 goals, which is an amazing record!
Professional Career Highlights
Dennis Edwards then moved into professional football, playing for several well-known clubs.
- Charlton Athletic: Dennis spent the longest part of his professional career at Charlton Athletic. He played there from 1959 to 1965. During this time, he made 171 appearances and scored 61 goals. He was a key player for the team.
- Portsmouth: From 1965 to 1968, Dennis played for Portsmouth. He played 71 games and scored 14 goals for them.
- Brentford (loan): In 1967, he had a short loan spell at Brentford, where he played 11 matches and scored 2 goals.
- Aldershot: His last professional club was Aldershot in 1968. He played 14 games and scored 1 goal there.
In total, Dennis Edwards played in 302 professional matches and scored 105 goals throughout his career.
Playing for England Amateurs
In 1958, Dennis Edwards had the honor of representing his country. He played for the England Amateurs. He played in 2 international matches and scored 3 goals, showing his skill on a bigger stage.
