Frank Osborne
Footballer (1896–1988)
South Africa
Forward
Frank Osborne: profile
Frank Osborne (born 14 October 1896 in Wynberg, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a forward. He died on 7 March 1988.
Osborne made the step into senior football with Bromley F.C. in 1919. He played for 4 clubs between 1919 and 1933. The busiest spell of his career was at Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (1924–1931): 210 appearances and 78 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 294 appearances and 96 goals.
At international level, Osborne represented England (1922–1926), earning 4 caps and scoring 3 goals.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1919–1933 (15 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.33 (96 in 294)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ahmed Musa, Saber Khelifa and Jerome Opoku (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919–1921 |  Bromley F.C. |
EFL League One | – | – |
| 1921–1924 | Fulham F.C. |
Premier League | 67 | 18 |
| 1924–1931 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. |
Premier League | 210 | 78 |
| 1931–1933 | Southampton F.C. |
EFL Championship | 17 | 0 |
| Total | 294 | 96 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922–1926 | England |
Senior | 4 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Frank Osborne born?
Frank Osborne was born in Wynberg, South Africa.
Which national team does Frank Osborne play for?
Frank Osborne played international football for England. He has 4 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Frank Osborne played for?
Frank Osborne's recorded clubs are Bromley F.C., Fulham F.C., Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and Southampton F.C..
What position does Frank Osborne play?
Frank Osborne played as a forward.