| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Frederick William Beardsley | ||
| Date of birth | 13 July 1856 | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
| Date of death | 1939 (aged 82–83) | ||
| Place of death | Plumstead, London, England | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1884–1889 | Nottingham Forest | 0 | (0) |
| 1886–1891 | Royal Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Frederick William Beardsley (13 July 1856 – 1939) was an English footballer, chiefly associated with the foundation of Arsenal Football Club.[1] Beardsley was the first ever Vice-captain of what was to be Arsenal Football Club after beginning work as an iron turner at the Royal Gun factory, and helping to found the club in its early days.