Mel Charles
| Date of birth | 14 May 1935 |
| Place of birth | Swansea |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Position | Centre 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 |
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| 1960-61 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1960-61 | Arsenal | League Division One | 19 | 3 |
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| 1961-62 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 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.