Keith Pontin facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Keith Pontin | ||
| Date of birth | 14 June 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | Pontyclun, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 2 August 2020 (aged 64) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Playing position | Central defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1976–1983 | Cardiff City | 193 | (5) |
| 1983–1985 | Merthyr Tydfil | ||
| 1985–1991 | Barry Town | ||
| National team | |||
| Wales U21 | 1 | (0) | |
| 1980 | Wales | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Keith Pontin (14 June 1956 – 2 August 2020) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a central defender.
Pontin began his career with Cardiff City. He made nearly 200 league appearances and earning two caps for the Welsh national team. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil and Barry Town.
At the age of 59, Pontin was diagnosed with dementia.
Pontin died on 2 August 2020, aged 64.
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