Des Horne
Association footballer (1939-2015)
South Africa
Forward
Des Horne: profile
Des Horne (born 12 December 1939 in Durban, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a forward. He died on 21 July 2015.
Horne made the step into senior football with Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. in 1958. He played for 2 clubs between 1958 and 1966. The busiest spell of his career was at Blackpool F.C. (1961–1966): 118 appearances and 17 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 158 appearances and 33 goals.
Durban has produced 62 footballers in our database, including Mark González, Siboniso Gaxa and Senzo Meyiwa.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1958–1966 (9 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (33 in 158)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Moses, Nathaniel Chalobah and Adam Larsen Kwarasey (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958–1961 |  Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. |
EFL Championship | 40 | 16 |
| 1961–1966 | Blackpool F.C. |
EFL League One | 118 | 17 |
| Total | 158 | 33 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Des Horne born?
Des Horne was born in Durban, South Africa.
Which clubs has Des Horne played for?
Des Horne's recorded clubs are Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. and Blackpool F.C..
What position does Des Horne play?
Des Horne played as a forward.