The Welsh Cup is one of the oldest and most prestigious football tournaments in Wales. Founded in 1877, the competition has witnessed some of the finest footballers in the country’s history, leaving an indelible mark on the tournament’s legacy. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 players of all time in the Wales Welsh Cup.
John Charles
John Charles is arguably the greatest footballer to have played in Wales. Born in 1931, he played for Leeds United and Juventus, among others. He also made over 30 appearances for Wales, scoring 15 goals. In the Welsh Cup, he was a dominant force, winning the tournament three times with Leeds United.
Ivor Allchurch
Ivor Allchurch is considered one of the greatest Welsh footballers of all time. He played for Swansea City and Newcastle United, among others, and made 68 appearances for Wales, scoring 23 goals. In the Wales Welsh Cup, he won the tournament four times, twice with Swansea City and twice with Cardiff City.
Cliff Jones
Cliff Jones was a talented winger who played for Tottenham Hotspur and the Welsh national team. In the Welsh Cup, he won the tournament twice, both times with Swansea City. Jones was known for his speed and his ability to score crucial goals.
Ian Rush
Ian Rush is a Liverpool legend who played for the Welsh national team. He made 73 appearances for Wales, scoring 28 goals. In the Wales Welsh Cup, he won the tournament twice with Chester City and once with Wrexham.
Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes is one of the most successful Welsh footballers of all time. He played for Manchester United, Barcelona, and Chelsea, among others. In the Wales Welsh Cup, he won the tournament twice with Manchester United.
Trevor Ford
Trevor Ford was a prolific goal scorer who played for several clubs, including Aston Villa and Cardiff City. He also made 38 appearances for Wales, scoring 23 goals. In the Wales Welsh Cup, he won the tournament twice with Swansea City.
Ryan Giggs
Ryan Giggs is a Manchester United legend who also played for the Welsh national team. He made 64 appearances for Wales, scoring 12 goals. In the Welsh Cup, he won the tournament twice with Manchester United.
Billy Meredith
Billy Meredith is regarded as one of the greatest Welsh footballers of all time. He played for several clubs, including Manchester City and Manchester United. In the Wales Welsh Cup, he won the tournament three times with Manchester City.
Mel Charles
Mel Charles was a versatile footballer who played for Swansea City and Arsenal, among others. He also made 31 appearances for Wales, scoring 6 goals. In the Wales Welsh Cup, he won the tournament twice with Swansea City.
Dean Saunders
Dean Saunders is a former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker who played for the Welsh national team. He made 75 appearances for Wales, scoring 22 goals. In the Wales Welsh Cup, he won the tournament once with Swansea City.
