Paul Walker (footballer, born 1960)

For other people named Paul Walker, see Paul Walker (disambiguation).
Paul Walker
Personal information
Full namePaul Walker
Date of birth17 December 1960
Place of birthEngland
Playing positionMidfielder
Youth career
Brentford
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1976–1983Brentford71(5)
1983–????Johannesburg Rangers?(?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Paul Walker (born 17 December 1960) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in the Football League for Brentford and is the club's youngest-ever debutant.[1]

Career

Walker made his professional debut for Brentford on 21 April 1976, aged just 15 years 248 days.[2][3] Walker made a total of 71 appearances for Brentford in the Football League, scoring five goals.[4] Walker later played in South Africa for Johannesburg Rangers.

References

  1. Brentford's Official Matchday Magazine versus Gillingham 27/08/96. 1996. p. 21.
  2. "Back to school for the 15-year-old who has become the Football League's youngest ever player". The Daily Mail. 1 October 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2009.
  3. Steve Wilson (1 October 2008). "Barnsley’s record-breaking Reuben Noble-Lazarus to be looked after says Simon Davey". The Telegraph. Retrieved 19 August 2009.
  4. "BRENTFORD : 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database. Retrieved 19 August 2009.