New Podcast! How Good Was John Charles?
Was John Charles the Greatest British Footballer You’ve Never Truly Heard Enough About?
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In the pantheon of football legends, some names echo louder than others — but not always for the right reasons. While the modern game immortalises today’s superstars in real-time, a generation of genuine greats from football’s golden age remain underappreciated. One such name? John Charles — The Gentle Giant of Welsh and Italian football.
In the latest episode of How Good Were They?, we turn our spotlight on the man who dominated two positions with equal brilliance: a prolific goal-scorer at Leeds United and Juventus, and a commanding centre-half for Wales. Revered in Turin, respected in England, and never once booked in his career — Charles redefined what a footballer could be.
We explore the myth and the man: his style of play, impact on British exports to Serie A, and the reasons why he isn’t more widely mentioned in today’s GOAT debates. Plus, our trademark three curveballs that might just change the way you see his legacy.
It’s time to reintroduce John Charles — and ask the question: How good was he, really?
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