Albert_Uytenbogaardt

Albert Uytenbogaardt

Albert Uytenbogaardt

South African soccer player

Albert George Uytenbogaardt (born 5 March 1930) is a former South African footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

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Uytenbogaardt moved to England and signed for Charlton Athletic in 1948. He made his senior debut on 18 December 1948 in a 4–1 home win against Stoke City.[1] He mainly served as backup to established first choice keeper Sam Bartram,[2] and his first team opportunities were severely limited. He made six Football League appearances in five seasons at the club, but is notably also credited for scoring a goal for the club in a reserve team game.[3] He later returned to his home country to play for Cape Town City.

Uytenbogaardt also represented the South African national team from 1955 to 1957.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Stoke Outplayed by Charlton". The Observer. Guardian News & Media Limited. 19 December 1948. p. 8. ProQuest 475107953.
  2. [2]
    Haines, Gary (13 June 2005). "Goalkeepers pay tribute to the greatest". Charlton Athletic F.C. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  3. [3]
    Joy, Bernard (2009). Forward, Arsenal! (illustrated, reprint ed.). GCR Books Limited. p. 11. ISBN 978-0955921117.
  4. [4]
    "Forgotten Pioneers". 1857 Football. Archived from the original on 17 December 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2013.


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