By the age of 16, Gunter was already playing for the Wales U-21s, becoming the 2nd youngest player to do so. He was twice leading marksman and joined Swansea in exchange for Ken Pound in August 1966, scoring ten goals in 40 League outings before moving to Chelmsford City in July 1968. Signing professional at the Vetch Field in June 1961, he was given his League debut in Swansea's 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth in April 1963 and also featured in the next two Second Division games at Luton and Huddersfield. ALAN WADDLETall striker Alan Waddle was top scorer in Swansea City's 1978-79 promotion success. He made his League debut as a substitute in the 4-1 victory at home to Mansfield Town in August 2003 that put Swansea top of the Third Division. He made a winning Premier League start with the club, however, at Arsenal in March of that year, and gained a full Scottish cap as substitute in a 3-0 defeat against France in June 2016. King. Experienced central defender Alan Williams missed just one match in Swansea's 1969-70 promotion success. Re-joining Swansea in February 2004, he netted 15 goals in 104 League games overall before briefly joining Chester City in June 2004, then Kidderminster Harriers. Allen made his senior debut in the final game of the 2006-07 season a 6-3 home defeat against Blackpool at the Liberty. Top scorer in their 1991-92 League Championship success, he had spells with Portsmouth, West Ham and Ipswich prior to joining Swansea in March 1996, netting four goals in seven League games until retiring. MIKE PINNEREngland Amateur goalkeeper Mike Pinner made his solitary Second Division appearance for Swansea in the 4-2 victory at home to champions Liverpool in May 1962. After injury ended his career, he coached Oxford United, then was football development officer at Swansea and Southampton. Starting with Bridgend Town, he joined Cheltenham Town in January 1992 and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1993. He was top scorer in 1951-52, then joined Aston Villa in September 1952 and was capped eight times by Northern Ireland before moving to Bury in November 1956, then Ards in July 1959. Scoring nine times in 52 League outings for Swansea, he joined Carlisle United in March 1982. He made 96 League appearances while at the Vetch Field prior to joining Ipswich Town in August 1951. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and made his League debut in Swansea's 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers nine months before turning professional in June 1958. He joined Gillingham for 50,000 in October 1995 and featured in their 1995-96 promotion success, then was loaned to Yeovil before joining Swansea in August 1997. Players are listed according to the date of their first-team debut for the club. Signing professional for West Ham in July 1987, he moved to the Vetch Field in August 1988 and helped Swansea take Liverpool to an FA Cup third round replay in 1989-90. England international midfielder Frank Lampard had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 1995-96 campaign. He reunited with Warren Joyce at Hull City in July 1999, but an ankle injury hampered his progress and he joined Halifax Town in August 2001. Locally born, he turned professional at the Vetch Field in May 1967 and was given his League debut in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Peterborough United in March 1969. He played for Kidderminster, Telford, Halesowen, Evesham, Bromsgrove and Stourbridge. Former Welsh Youth goalkeeper Chris Sander featured in Swansea City's 1983 Welsh Cup final triumph. Signing professional for Middlesbrough in July 1996, he was loaned to Hartlepool before joining Stoke City in March 1999. Helping Swansea finish sixth in the top-flight in 1981-82 and win the Welsh Cup in two consecutive seasons, 'Jimmy' scored once in 89 League outings before returning to Yugoslavia in May 1983. Welsh international right-back Roy Jones starred as Swansea reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1963-64. 15 Ampadu. Returning from a loan spell at Merthyr Tydfil, he played for Swansea in the 2005-06 Football League Trophy match against Torquay United and joined Aldershot Town in June 2006. He later played for Wolves, in Finland, for Shrewsbury and Worcester again. A former Bury apprentice, he turned professional in August 1965 and starred in their 1967-68 promotion success. Asoro joined Swedish side Djurgardens IF after leaving the Swans. The Welsh Football Data Archive is a major resource for football fans, historians, the media and of course the Football Association of Wales and is intended to provide a readily accessible source of detailed information on soccer, past and present, in Wales. KWAME AMPADURepublic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder Kwame Ampadu featured in Swansea City's 1994 Autoglass Trophy final success. He moved to Connah's Quay Nomads in August 2001 and re-joined Rhyl in June 2005. Locally born, he played for Plasmarl and Clydach United before moving to the Vetch Field in October 1953. He later worked as a fireman at Fernhill Tower Colliery and died in Treherbert in March 1986. Welsh international centre-forward Trevor Ford gained the first of his 38 caps while at Swansea. Locally born, he signed professional at the Vetch Field in June 1949 and was twice ever-present, starring as Swansea took top-flight Sunderland to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 1954-55. He was twice leading marksman and was valued at 124,000 when he joined Swansea with John Hughes and Keith Walker in November 1989. A former Cardiff City apprentice, he signed professional in October 1965 and was a League Cup semi-finalist that season. After two seasons with Middlesbrough, former Chelsea youth graduate Litajoined Brendan Rodgers' Swansfor 1.5m ahead of their maiden Premier League campaign. His solitary appearance in a Swans shirt came in the 2-2 draw at Wolves in October 2011, and after a three-month spell he left the club. He made 57 League appearances before displaced by Dai Davies and moved to Ryoden in July 1982. He joined Oxford United in February 1985 and helped to secure top-flight status that season, then win the Milk Cup in 1986. He helped Swansea win promotion in 1978-79 and 1980-81, then the Welsh Cup in two consecutive seasons. He later played for Hibernian, since coaching at Celtic, Aberdeen and Newcastle. Chris Gunter became the first player to earn 100 Wales caps, reaching the tally on 27 March 2021 in a friendly against Mexico. Moving to Everwarm in July 1975, he has since played for Llanelli, Maesteg Park, Llanelli again and Ammanford. Sold to Birmingham City for 150,000 in October 1972, the Welsh international joined Wrexham in August 1976 and starred in their 1977-78 Third Division title and Welsh Cup 'double' success. Signing professional for Norwich City in January 1997, he secured a regular first-team slot the following season and was often used as a substitute before being sold to Luton Town for 60,000 in July 2001. In his second season in the Professional Under-21 Development League 2 squad, he impressed as top scorer while the team finished the season as champions. After the season ended Gorka was released by the club and signed permanently for Larnaca. Playing just behind the striker, Allchurch had great movement around the penalty box, impeccable technique and was lethal with his left foot. Mark was a schoolboy star, playing for his country from the age of 14 through to the Under-18 setup. Welsh Youth defender Jamie Rewbury briefly played for Swansea City during the 2003-04 campaign. Moving back to his native area, he has since played for Baldock Town, Leighton Town and Bedford Town. Later playing for local clubs Bonymaen Athletic and Hillside, he worked as a fettler at the RTB Works in Landone, then was steward of the Bonymaen Sports & Social Club. After two frustrating years, where he failed to play in the first-team, he opted to go out on loan, first to Gretna and then York, before signing on at the Swans in 2008. But his time at the City Ground was a disaster as he ruptured a tendon in his leg and never made an appearance for the club. Later re-joining Pembroke Borough, he worked for Hancock Ship Builders in Pembroke Dock until retirement and died in Neyland in June 2001. He failed to secure a regular first-team slot and was loaned to Swansea in November 2001, making four consecutive League appearances while at the Vetch Field. Top scorer in 2002-03, he joined Bristol Rovers in March 2004 and moved to Swansea in February 2005. CYRIL BEECHHard-working winger Cyril Beech scored in Swansea's 1950 Welsh Cup final triumph. Re-joining Cardiff in an exchange deal in September 1972, he starred in three Welsh Cup final successes and their 1975-76 promotion triumph. He netted 77 goals in 143 League games before joining Bristol City for 1m in July 2007, helping reach the Championship play-off final in 2007-08. A former Liverpool trainee, he signed professional in July 1997 but failed to secure a first-team slot and was loaned to Stockport before joining Cardiff City in August 2001. He is currently on loan at Rangers in Scotland. Initially with hometown Ponthenry, he joined Swansea in September 1946 and overcame a fractured wrist to make his League debut in the 1-1 draw at home to Walsall in February 1948. The Dutch goalkeeper joined the Swans in 2017 after successful spells at Eredivisie clubs Feyenoord and SC Heerenveen. Featuring in the 1967-68 FA Cup fourth round tie at home to Arsenal, he made 36 League appearances before a knee injury ended his career, then was a coach and scout back at Bristol Rovers. Goalkeeper Cliff Edwards understudied Johnny King while at the Vetch Field. His 2018-19 campaign was ended prematurely by a ruptured Achilles suffered in the win at Brentford, and his contract was not renewed when it expired at the conclusion of the season. He impressed with Walton & Hersham before joining West Ham for 60,000 in April 2000, moving to Peterborough United in March 2001. A former Burnley trainee, he signed professional in February 1999 and regularly appeared as a substitute. During his time at the club he represented Wales at Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 level, though he was released by the club at the end of the 2011-12 season after two cup appearances. His first Premier League goal came with a late winner against Arsenal and the introduction of his panther goal celebration. He moved to their League of Ireland rivals Bohemians in April 2003. Helping them clinch the Third Division title that season, he joined Aldershot in January 1965, then played for Hereford, Guildford, Andover and Fleet. Moving to Swindon Town in a deal involving Adrian Whitbread just two months later, he re-joined Oxford for 75,000 in October 1995 and starred in their 1995-96 promotion success. Trinidad & Tobago international defender Kevin Austin starred in Swansea's 2004-05 promotion campaign. Albert was used as a central defender, though he could also play in midfield when required. Welsh international goalkeeper John King was ever-present for Swansea in 1951-52. Mulder became a regular during the 2018-19 season after the departure of Lukasz Fabianski, making 27 appearances in all competitions. Starting with Harrogate, he joined Halifax Town in August 1988 and moved to the Vetch Field for 40,000 in July 1990. Initially with Millwall, he joined Bradford City for 80,000 in November 1990 and played alongside Sean McCarthy. Locally born, he played for Cwmbwrla prior to joining Bolton Wanderers in April 1936 and guested for several clubs including Swansea during the Second World War. While he preferred to play as a winger, he was utilised by Russell Martin in midfield and as a wingback both roles he enjoyed in the Swans system. Northern Ireland international outside-left Norman Lockhart was Swansea's leading marksman in 1946-47. He moved back to Greece for three seasons, before returning to English football with Middlesbrough. This form prompted boss Roberto Martinez to make Duffys move permanent, with the striker going on to help the club win promotion from League One in 2008 before joining Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham and Salgaocar in Goa after 40 appearances (18 as sub) and seven goals. The Wales national football team has represented Wales in international association football since 1876, making it the third oldest international football team. Locally born, he signed pro for Swansea in September 1978 and was given his League debut in the 2-1 defeat at Chesterfield the following month. He starred in the televised 4-0 FA Cup first round win over QPR, netting seven goals in 31 Third Division games for the Swans prior to joining Gillingham in August 2002 after a trial with QPR. The fans' favourite also played as a goalkeeper on two occasions, the first time at Hartlepool in 2003 following an injury to Roger Freestone and again in October 2008 when he replaced Dorus de Vries against QPR. Initially with Burnley, he starred as they won the Second Division title in 1972-73 and joined Derby County in November 1975. He was a regular in their Second Division side before moving to Llanelly in July 1954, returning to League action with Swansea for 7,500 in November 1955. He lost his place after injury and moved to the Vetch Field in July 1975, scoring twice in 49 Fourth Division outings for Swansea prior to joining Bridgend Town in August 1977. Later playing for Italian side Allessandria, South Liverpool and Allessandria again, he resided in his native Blackburn until his death in December 1986. Signing professional for the Swans in April 1983, he helped win the Welsh Cup that season. Welsh international outside-left Graham Williams featured in Swansea's 1961 Welsh Cup final triumph. He started his youth career in Kosovo before his family moved to Finland as immigrants. Making 16 League appearances for the Swans, he moved to Wycombe Wanderers in August 2007, then returned to Peterborough in January 2008. After impressing in the reserves, he made his League debut in that month's 3-1 defeat at home to Bristol City but suffered an ankle injury and by the time he was fit again Bond had been a victim of economy cuts. Joining Swansea in July 1985, he scored once in 22 League games prior to joining Preston in September 1986, then Barry Town and was Briton Ferry's player-boss. Initially with Stonehouse Violet, he joined Cardiff City in October 1949 and made his League debut in the following month's 1-0 defeat at home to West Ham. The Spaniard arrived from Espanyol on a one-year deal and featured for Spain in their Under-16 European Championship winning team, playing alongside Fernando Torres. He progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and turned professional in October 1949, making his first-team debut in Swansea's 2-2 FA Cup third round draw at Barrow in January 1954. Settling in Bolton, he worked for Hawker Siddeley and died in November 2002. A former Chelsea apprentice, he joined Crystal Palace in September 1953 but failed to secure a first-team slot at Selhurst Park and Ron Burgess signed him for Swansea in September 1956. He was 'Player of the Year' in 1993-94 and netted ten goals in 111 League games prior to joining Walsall in September 1996. Ex-England Youth striker Danny Nardiello had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2003-04 season. He joined Reading in July 1969 and was top scorer three times, moving to Doncaster Rovers in December 1974. A former Doncaster apprentice, he had spells with Rotorua Suburbs, Worksop, Boston and Doncaster again before moving to Chesterfield in October 1993. He resided in his native Swansea until his death in May 2000. Welsh Youth winger Ronnie Williams was a young member of Billy Lucas' squad at the Vetch Field. He eventually moved to Championship side Watford, becoming the clubs leading goalscorer in consecutive seasons. JAN BEKKERStriker Jan Bekker featured in Swansea City's 1975 West Wales Senior Cup final triumph. Kenny Jackett signed him on loan in September 2004 and he was given his debut in the LDV Vans Trophy match against Luton Town, also making three substitute appearances in the Third Division. He moved to Bath City with Johnny King in July 1964 and subsequently played for Lovells Athletic, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry Town, Merthyr again, Ton Pentre and Caerau. Locally born, he progressed through the ranks at the Vetch Field and scored Swansea's winner in the 1947 Football Combination Cup final. The son of former Welsh international winger Donato Nardiello, he was a scholar at Manchester United and turned professional in November 1999. Liverpool youth star Rhian Brewster joined the Swans in January 2020 on loan for the remainder of the season, reuniting with former manager Steve Cooper with whom he won the under-17 World Cup title with England. He made his debut in Swansea's first post-war League match three months later and formed a notable half-back line with Roy Paul and Frankie Burns. Initially with Llanelli, he moved to the Vetch Field in June 2000 and made his League debut in Swansea's 1-0 defeat at Port Vale in April 2001. His first club in professional football was Aston Villa, but after failing to break into the first team squad he was loaned out to Wycombe where he made 14 appearances. Later with Worcester, Merthyr Tydfil and Portmadoc, he remained local until his death in March 2001. Former Welsh Amateur international striker Alan Beer was a young member of Roy Bentley's squad at Swansea City. Joining Newport County in August 1973, he had two spells at both Merthyr Tydfil and Haverfordwest. Following a spell with Minnesota Kicks, he moved to the Vetch Field in January 1985 and scored once in 61 League games for Swansea prior to joining Peterborough United in August 1986. Initially with Racing Club Paris and CA Paris, 'Mama' joined Swansea in July 2001 and scored on his League debut in the following month's 3-1 victory at Macclesfield Town. A former Swansea apprentice, he made his League debut in the 5-0 defeat at Portsmouth five months before turning professional in October 1984. Overcoming a broken leg, he made 164 League appearances prior to joining Llanelly in August 1955, then played for Pembroke. He starred as Swansea qualified for the 1992-93 Second Division play-offs and was unlucky to miss the Swans' 1994 Autoglass Trophy final triumph through injury. He joined Stoke City in July 1983, then had spells at QPR and Leicester City before re-joining Swansea in January 1988. He helped them clinch promotion that season and moved to Stockport County in September 1965, starring in their 1966-67 Fourth Division triumph. Welsh Youth international winger Danny Barwood was a Swansea City trainee who made his League debut as a 16 year-old in the 2-0 victory at home to HullCity in January 1998. Welsh Youth goalkeeper Colin Park made his solitary League appearance in Swansea's 2-2 draw at Scunthorpe United in September 1963. If you have tried in the past to contact us and not had a response, please accept our apololgies. He began his career with Bristol City as a trainee before a 2m move to Wigan Athletic. Find out more about Wales' history through 10 iconic objects. Joining newly promoted Cheltenham Town in August 2002 and then Northwich Victoria. Locally born, he impressed with Sketty Park Boys Club before signing professional at the Vetch Field in April 1976. Featuring in the 1978-79 promotion success, he made 97 League appearances before being sold to Charlton Athletic for 25,000 in July 1981. He moved via Newport County to Cardiff City for 22,500 in August 1986 and featured in their 1987-88 promotion and Welsh Cup 'double' success. Initially with hometown Cork, together with Jack O'Driscoll, he then played for Waterford and represented the League of Ireland. He emigrated to South Africa in 1965 and played cricket for North East Transvaal. Welsh wartime international inside-right Frankie Squires appeared in Swansea's first post-war League match at home to West Brom.
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