Albert Uytenbogaardt
South African soccer player (1930–2024)
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Albert George Uytenbogaardt (5 March 1930 – 25 October 2024) was a South African footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
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Albert Uytenbogaardt photographed in 1968 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Albert George Uytenbogaardt | ||
| Date of birth | 5 March 1930 | ||
| Place of birth | Cape Town, South Africa | ||
| Date of death | 25 October 2024 (aged 94) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1947–1948 | Tramway | ||
| 1948–1953 | Charlton Athletic | 6 | (0) |
| 1954–1961 | Tramway | ||
| 1962 | Hellenic | ||
| 1963–1965 | Cape Town City | 56 | (0) |
| 1966–1968 | Tramway | ||
| International career | |||
| 1955–1957 | South Africa | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Uytenbogaardt moved to England and signed for Charlton Athletic in 1948. He made his senior debut on 18 December 1948 in a 4–1 home win against Stoke City.[1] He mainly served as backup to established first choice keeper Sam Bartram,[2] and his first team opportunities were severely limited. He made six Football League appearances in five seasons at the club, but is notably also credited with scoring a goal for the club in a reserve team game.[3] He later returned to his home country to play for Cape Town City.
Uytenbogaardt also represented the South African national team from 1955 to 1957.[4]
Uytenbogaardt died on 25 October 2024, at the age of 94.[5][6]
