Charles Stanfield
Austrian footballer
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Charles Stanfield (13 December 1884 – 1941) was a British athlete and footballer.[1] He played in two matches for the Austria national football team from 1904 to 1905, scoring four goals.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 December 1884 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Date of death | 1941 (aged 56–57) | ||
| Place of death | Cambridge, England | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1904–1905 | Austria | 2 | (4) |
Biography
Stanfield was primarily an athlete and competed for the Herne Hill Harriers. In 1904, he took a up a work appointment in Vienna, Austria, and while there he broke the Austrian 100 yards record.[3]
He was also an excellent footballer and played for Nunhead FC, Bury F.C. and Civil Service FC. While in Austria he played for Vienna FC and was capped twice for the Austria national football team. His brothers Ernest and Harry both played for Nunhead FC.[4][5]
On his return from Austria he continued to race[6] and would later finish second behind Edwin Montague in the 440 yards event at the 1907 AAA Championships.[7][8][9]
