William Foulke

Date of birth12 April 1874
Place of birthDawley
NationalityEnglish
PositionGoalkeeper

6ft 3 inch Willie Foulke was Chelsea's first captain and first keeper - weighing 22 stone when he joined and 26 stone when he left for Bradford City in April 1906. He also played cricket for Derbyshire.

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Clean sheets Conceded Y R
1897-98 Football League Inter League 1 1
1899-00 Football League Inter League 1 1
1905-06 Chelsea FA Cup 1 1
1905-06 Chelsea League Division Two 34 25 2


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

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
09 Apr 1898 FOOTBALL LEAGUE v SCOTTISH LEAGUE L 1-2 INTER LEAGUE
31 Mar 1900 FOOTBALL LEAGUE v SCOTTISH LEAGUE D 2-2 INTER LEAGUE


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

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Clean sheets Conceded Y R
1896-97 England British Home Championship 1 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
29 Mar 1897 England v Wales W 4-0 British Home Championship


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