Alf Ackerman
Football player (1929-1988)
South Africa
Forward
Alf Ackerman: profile
Alf Ackerman (born 5 January 1929 in Pretoria, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a forward. He died on 10 July 1988.
Ackerman started out at Clyde F.C. in 1947. He played for 7 clubs between 1947 and 1966. His most appearances came at Carlisle United F.C. (1956–1959), where he made 97 appearances and scored 61 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 405 appearances and 218 goals.
Pretoria has produced 30 footballers in our database, including Themba Mnguni, Roy Wegerle and Bennett Mnguni.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1947–1966 (20 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.54 (218 in 405)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ikechukwu Uche, Afriyie Acquah and Tino Kadewere (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947–1950 |  Clyde F.C. |
Scottish Professional Football League | 33 | 20 |
| 1950–1951 | Hull City A.F.C. |
Premier League | 34 | 21 |
| 1951–1953 | Norwich City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 66 | 31 |
| 1953–1955 | Hull City A.F.C. |
Premier League | 58 | 29 |
| 1955–1956 | Derby County F.C. |
EFL Championship | 36 | 21 |
| 1956–1959 | Carlisle United F.C. |
National League | 97 | 61 |
| 1959–1961 | Millwall F.C. |
EFL Championship | 81 | 35 |
| 1961–1966 | Dartford F.C. |
National League | – | – |
| Total | 405 | 218 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Alf Ackerman born?
Alf Ackerman was born in Pretoria, South Africa.
Which clubs has Alf Ackerman played for?
Alf Ackerman's recorded clubs are Clyde F.C., Hull City A.F.C., Norwich City F.C., Derby County F.C., Carlisle United F.C., Millwall F.C. and Dartford F.C..
What position does Alf Ackerman play?
Alf Ackerman played as a forward.
