William Evans (7 November 1912 – 22 July 1976) was a professional footballer who played for Cardiff City, Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and represented Wales on six occasions.

Football career

Evans was born in Waun-Lwyd and joined Spurs from Cardiff in 1931 after spells with Tottenham Juniors, Barnet and Hayward Sports.

Willie Evans (footballer, born 1912)

Between 1931 and 1936 the outside left played a total of 195 matches and netting 86 goals in all competitions for the White Hart Lane club. The Welshman scored twice on his 'Lilywhites' debut in a 6-2 victory over Swansea City at White Hart Lane in November 1931 in the old Second Division.

Willie Evans (footballer, born 1912)

Evans joined Fulham in 1937 and ended his football career at Craven Cottage.

Willie Evans (footballer, born 1912)

Career statistics

International

Wales score listed first, score column indicates score after each Evans goal

References

1912 births

1976 deaths

Footballers from Aberdare

Welsh men's footballers

Wales men's international footballers

English Football League players

Barnet F.C. players

Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players

Men's association football forwards