Fergus Suter

Fergus Suter (21 November 1857 – 31 July 1916) was a Scottish stonemason and footballer in the early days of the game. Arguably the first recognised professional footballer, Suter was a native of Glasgow and played for Partick before moving to England to play for Darwen and Blackburn Rovers F.C.

Fergus Suter
Personal information
Date of birth 21 November 1857
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 31 July 1916(1916-07-31) (aged 58)
Place of death Blackpool, England
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1876–1878 Partick
1878–1880 Darwen
1880–1889 Blackburn Rovers F.C.
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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