Stuart Leary
Cricketer and footballer (1933-1988)
South Africa
Forward
Stuart Leary: profile
Stuart Leary (born 30 April 1933 in Cape Town, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a forward. He died on 21 August 1988.
Leary's senior club career began in 1950 at Charlton Athletic F.C.. He played for 2 clubs between 1950 and 1966. The busiest spell of his career was at Charlton Athletic F.C. (1950–1962): 376 appearances and 153 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 470 appearances and 182 goals.
Cape Town has produced 146 footballers in our database, including Benni McCarthy, Anele Ngcongca and Jayden Adams.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1950–1966 (17 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.39 (182 in 470)
- Shares a birthday with
- Hossam Abdelmaguid, Chinwendu Ihezuo and Olwethu Makhanya (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950–1962 |  Charlton Athletic F.C. |
EFL Championship | 376 | 153 |
| 1962–1966 | Queens Park Rangers F.C. |
EFL Championship | 94 | 29 |
| Total | 470 | 182 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | England U21 |
Under-21 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Stuart Leary born?
Stuart Leary was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Which clubs has Stuart Leary played for?
Stuart Leary's recorded clubs are Charlton Athletic F.C. and Queens Park Rangers F.C..
What position does Stuart Leary play?
Stuart Leary played as a forward.
