Charlie Leyfield
Charles Leyfield (30 October 1911 – 1 April 1982) was an English professional football outside forward who played in the Football League for Everton, Sheffield United and Doncaster Rovers.[1] After his retirement, he worked as a trainer for Wrexham, Wales, Everton and scouted for Preston North End and Tranmere Rovers.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Charles Leyfield[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 30 October 1911 | ||
| Place of birth | Chester, England[1] | ||
| Date of death | 1 April 1982 (aged 70)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Outside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1926–1930 | Brickfield Athletic | ||
| 1930–1936 | Everton | 38 | (13) |
| 1937–1938 | Sheffield United | 36 | (13) |
| 1938–1939 | Doncaster Rovers | 28 | (11) |
| National team | |||
| 1935 | Football League XI | 1 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Personal life
Before becoming a professional footballer, Leyfield worked as a joiner.[2] He served in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War.[2] After leaving football, Leyfield ran pubs in Saltney and Guilden Sutton.[2]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Everton | 1934–35[3] | First Division | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7 |
| 1935–36[3] | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5 | ||
| 1936–37[3] | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 38 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 13 | ||
References
- Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 174. ISBN 190589161X.
- "CWFL » Hall of Fame – Charlie Leyfield". www.cwfl.org.uk. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- "Charles Leyfield | Everton Football Club". www.evertonfc.com. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
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