George Forbes (footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | George Forbes | ||
Date of birth | 1869 | ||
Place of birth | Canada | ||
Place of death | Canada | ||
Playing position | Full back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1887–1888 | Limavady United | ? | (?) |
1888–1889 | St Columb's Court | ? | (?) |
1889–1892 | Distillery | 33 | (1) |
1892–1894 | Glentoran | 5 | (0) |
1894–1896 | Distillery | 21 | (0) |
1896–1898 | St Columb's Court | ? | (?) |
Total | 59 | (1) | |
National team | |||
1888–1891 | Ireland | 3 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
George Forbes (born 1869) was an Irish international footballer who played as a full back.
Career
Born in Canada, Forbed settled in Ireland, and played club football with Limavady United, St Columb's Court, Distillery and Glentoran.
He also earned three caps for Ireland between 1888 and 1891.
After finishing his playing career, Forbes returned to Canada.
References
- NIFG profile
- George Forbes at National-Football-Teams.com