Trevor Francis
Trevor Francis, Britain's first £1 million footballer and European Cup winner.
Football Player
April 19, 1954
Aries
24 July 2023
69
Plymouth, England
Trevor Francis, the renowned English footballer and manager, made history as Britain’s first footballer to be signed for £1 million when he joined Nottingham Forest in 1979. His impressive career included a loan stint with the Detroit Express in the North American Soccer League, where he netted 22 goals in 19 league games. Francis achieved significant success with Nottingham Forest, securing the European Cup. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2023 at the age of 69, leaving a lasting impact on the football world.