Mel Charles

Date of birth14 May 1935
Place of birthSwansea
NationalityWelsh
PositionCentre forward

Wales International

A succession of knee injuries denied Mel the chance to emulate the feats of his famous brother John. Similarly genial, he remained a fine performer.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Swansea City 01 May 1952 01 Apr 1959
Arsenal 01 Apr 1959 01 Feb 1962
Cardiff City 01 Feb 1962 01 Feb 1967

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1959-60 Arsenal FA Cup 1
1959-60 Arsenal League Division One 20
8
1960-61 Arsenal FA Cup 1
1960-61 Arsenal League Division One 19
3
1961-62 Arsenal FA Cup 2
2
1961-62 Arsenal League Division One 21
15


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