George Wilson (footballer, born 1887) explained

George Wilson
Height:5ft 8in
Position:Half back
Birth Date:7 April 1887
Birth Place:Invergordon, Scotland
Death Place:Nairn, Scotland
Years1:1907–1914
Clubs1:Aberdeen
Caps1:181
Goals1:14
Years2:

George Wilson (7 April 1887 – 10 January 1970) was a Scottish footballer who played mainly as a half back (capable of playing on either flank, or in the centre).[1] His only club at the professional level was Aberdeen where he spent eight years, having moved to the city as a teenager to study at its main university; he initially joined the Dons as a centre forward. He was forced to retire after sustaining a serious injury to his kneecap in January 1914.[2]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club[3] SeasonLeagueScottish CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aberdeen1906-07Scottish Division One11600116
1907–08700070
1908–0917221193
1909–1029131322
1910–1132020340
1911–1229050340
1912–1331510325
1913–1425000250
Total1811413219416

Notes and References

  1. A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players. John Litster. Scottish Football Historian magazine. October 2012.
  2. Web site: George Wilson. AFC Heritage Trust . 7 August 2020.
  3. Web site: Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust - Player Profile . 2023-03-28 . afcheritage.org.