Charles W. Alcock
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Charles William Alcock | ||
| Date of birth | 2 December 1842 | ||
| Place of birth | Sunderland, England | ||
| Date of death | 26 February 1907 (aged 64) | ||
| Place of death | Brighton, Sussex, England | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1862–1876 | Forest/Wanderers | ||
| Harrow Pilgrims | |||
| Upton Park | |||
| Crystal Palace | |||
| International career | |||
| 1870–1875 | England | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Charles William Alcock (2 December 1842 – 26 February 1907) was an English sportsman, administrator, author and editor. He was a major instigator in the development of both international football and cricket, as well as being the creator of the FA Cup.