Bill Foulke
| Date of birth | 12 April 1874 |
| Place of birth | Dawley Bank |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 165 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Died | 01 May 1916 |
Bill 'Fatty' Foulke was Chelsea's first captain and first goalkeeper.
He weighed 22 stone when he joined from Sheffield United in 1905 and 26 stone when he left to join Bradford City in April 1906.
Bill also played cricket for Derbyshire, playing in four County Championship games in 1900.
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.