1856–1921
The first Black international footballer
Born in British Guiana, Watson captained Scotland in 1881 and led them to a 6–1 win over England in London. He played for Queen's Park and won the Scottish Cup, decades before the game was ready to celebrate him.
1958-2018
Cyril Regis
Cyril Regis (1958–2018) was one of the defining figures in the story of Black players in English football. He was a powerful, graceful centre-forward who faced…
1901–1988
Jack Leslie
The England cap he was denied
1865–1930
Arthur Wharton
The first Black professional footballer
1951–
Clyde Best
West Ham's trailblazer
