John Stiles (footballer)

John Stiles
Personal information
Full name John Charles Stiles
Date of birth (1964-05-06) 6 May 1964
Place of birth Manchester, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1982–1983 Shamrock Rovers 5 (0)
1983–1984 Vancouver Whitecaps 16 (?)
1983–1984 Vancouver Whitecaps (indoor)
1984–1989 Leeds United 65 (2)
1989–1992 Doncaster Rovers 89 (2)
1991–1992Rochdale (loan) 4 (0)
1993–1997 Gainsborough Trinity
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Charles Stiles (born 6 May 1964) is an English former professional footballer and the son of 1966 World Cup-winner Nobby Stiles and nephew of Johnny Giles.

Stiles made over 150 Football League appearances in total, having played for Leeds United and Doncaster Rovers. He finished his career with Gainsborough Trinity.

He made two appearances in European competition for Shamrock Rovers in the 1982–83 UEFA Cup.

He is now a comedian.