Alex Elder
Alexander Russell Elder (born 25 April 1941) is a Northern Irish former footballer who played for Burnley and Stoke City as well as the Northern Ireland national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Russell Elder | ||
| Date of birth | 25 April 1941 | ||
| Place of birth | Lisburn, Northern Ireland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956–1959 | Glentoran | 11 | (0) |
| 1959–1967 | Burnley | 271 | (15) |
| 1967–1973 | Stoke City | 83 | (1) |
| 1973–1975 | Leek Town | ||
| Total | 365 | (16) | |
| International career | |||
| 1960–1969 | Northern Ireland | 40 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He was said to play a very mature game for someone with so little experience of top-class football. Although not quick on the turn, he timed his tackles well and invariably made good use of the ball.
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