Albert Louis Johanneson
(1940-1995)

Died aged 55

Albert Louis Johanneson (13 March 1940 – 28 September 1995) was a South African professional footballer who was one of the first high-profile black men, of any nationality, to play top-flight football in England. He is recognised as being the first person of African heritage to play in the FA Cup final in 1965 for Leeds United FC .

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footballer of Leeds United Football Club 1960-70

Commemorated on 1 plaque

Albert Louis Johanneson. Born and raised in South Africa, he found a new life in England. A mesmerising left winger, he made 200 appearances for Leeds United from 1961 to 1969 scoring 67 goals, playing an integral role in helping the club win promotion to the First Division in 1964. In 1965, he became the first black African to play in an F.A. Cup Final. 1940-1995

The East Stand, Low Fields Road, Leeds, United Kingdom where they played