James Reeves (footballer)
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Reeves (sitting second to the right, with the ball on his feet) in 1895 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Herbert James Reeves | ||
| Date of birth | c. May 1869 | ||
| Place of birth | Hackney, Middlesex, England | ||
| Date of death | 4 June 1937 (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1892 | Recreativo de Huelva | +2 | (+0) |
| 1892–1894 | Barcelona Football Club | +3 | (+1) |
| 1895 |
Sociedad de Foot-Ball de Barcelona | 2 | (+3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Herbert James Reeves (1869 – 4 June 1937), also known as James Reeves or Captain Reeves, was an English football pioneer who is regarded as one of the most important figures in the amateur beginnings of football in Catalonia, being noted for his prominent role in promoting football in the city and as the undisputed leader and fundamental head behind the foundations of some of the earliest Catalan clubs in existence such as British Club de Barcelona and Sociedad de Foot-Ball de Barcelona, serving both teams as its captain. In addition to his leadership skills, he also stood out as a great striker, netting some of the first goals in the history of Catalan football.