Brian Peterson
Association footballer (1936-2020)
South Africa
Forward
Brian Peterson: profile
Brian Peterson (born 28 October 1936 in Victoria, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a forward. He died on 24 September 2020.
Peterson made the step into senior football with Berea Park F.C. in 1953. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1953 and 1970. The busiest spell of his career was at Durban United F.C. (1962–1968): 172 appearances and 71 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 297 appearances and 89 goals.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1953–1970 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.30 (89 in 297)
- Shares a birthday with
- Obafemi Martins, Youssef Msakni and Francis Uzoho (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953–1956 | Berea Park F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1956–1962 |  Blackpool F.C. |
EFL League One | 103 | 16 |
| 1962–1968 | Durban United F.C. |
172 | 71 | |
| 1969 | Durban City F.C. |
21 | 2 | |
| 1970 | Durban United F.C. |
1 | 0 | |
| Total | 297 | 89 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Brian Peterson born?
Brian Peterson was born in Victoria, South Africa.
Which clubs has Brian Peterson played for?
Brian Peterson's recorded clubs are Berea Park F.C., Blackpool F.C., Durban United F.C. and Durban City F.C..
What position does Brian Peterson play?
Brian Peterson played as a forward.