Arthur Kinnaird

Date of birth16 February 1847
Place of birthKensington, London
NationalityScottish
Died30 January 1923

The Hon. (later Lord) Arthur Fitzgerald Kinnaird has been described as football's first superstar.

During his time and his leadership, the game rose from being played in parks before a handful of spectators to become the national sport played in front of crowds of over 100,000.

Educated at Eton College, he played in a record nine FA Cup Finals, was a member of Scotland's first-ever international team and was President of the Football Association for 33 years from 1890 until his death, shortly before the opening of Wembley Stadium, in 1923.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1869-70 Scotland Unofficial 1
1870-71 Scotland Unofficial 2
1872-73 Scotland International Friendly 1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
05 Mar 1870 England v Scotland D 1-1 UNOFFICIAL
19 Nov 1870 England v Scotland L 1-0 UNOFFICIAL
25 Feb 1871 England v Scotland D 1-1 Unofficial
08 Mar 1873 England v Scotland L 4-2 International Friendly


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.