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Legendary Player

Andrew Watson

Watson is recognised as the world’s first black international footballer, the world’s first black international football captain, the world’s first black football administrator and the first black player to win a national trophy – when he lifted the Scottish Cup in 1881 with Queen’s Park.

Andrew Watson.
Andrew Watson.

Legend

Andrew Watson

Position(s) Defender

Birthplace Demerara, Guyana

Date of birth 24/5/1856

Clubs Maxwell, Parkgrove, Queen’s Park, Swifts, Corinthians, Bootle

Biography

Watson is recognised as the world’s first black international footballer, the world’s first black international football captain, the world’s first black football administrator and the first black player to win a national trophy – when he lifted the Scottish Cup in 1881 with Queen’s Park.