Billy Arnison
Association footballer (1924-1996)
South Africa
Forward
Billy Arnison: profile
Billy Arnison (born 27 June 1924 in Johannesburg, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a forward. He died in 1996.
Arnison made the step into senior football with Rangers F.C. in 1946. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1946 and 1955. The busiest spell of his career was at Luton Town F.C. (1948–1951): 44 appearances and 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 51 appearances and 20 goals.
Johannesburg has produced 107 footballers in our database, including Steven Pienaar, Aaron Mokoena and Panagiotis Retsos.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1946–1955 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: United Kingdom and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.39 (20 in 51)
- Shares a birthday with
- Andre Arendse, Adil Hermach and Mourad Batna (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946–1948 |  Rangers F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 7 | 1 |
| 1948–1951 | Luton Town F.C. |
EFL League One | 44 | 19 |
| 1951–1954 | Berea Park F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1955 | Germiston Callies F.C. |
– | – | |
| Total | 51 | 20 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Billy Arnison born?
Billy Arnison was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Which clubs has Billy Arnison played for?
Billy Arnison's recorded clubs are Rangers F.C., Luton Town F.C., Berea Park F.C. and Germiston Callies F.C..
What position does Billy Arnison play?
Billy Arnison played as a forward.