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Derek Bellotti

1946 – 2026

English footballer (born 1946)

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About Derek Bellotti

Lived 1946 – 2026 (aged 79). Derek Bellotti was a British association football player.

Derek Christopher Bellotti (25 December 1946 – 10 March 2026) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career Derek Bellotti began his career as an apprentice with Queens Park Rangers in September 1963. He turned professional and spent two seasons on loan to Bedford Town before being released at end of the 1965–66 season without making his debut for QPR.

He joined Gillingham in July 1966 and went on to make 35 league appearances for the Gills. In October 1970, he joined Southend United on loan, playing three games, and later that month was transferred to Charlton Athletic for a fee of £5,000. He played 14 league games for Charlton before moving to Southend United again in December 1971, this time on a permanent basis. He was Southend's regular 'keeper, staying at Roots Hall until May 1974 when he joined Swansea City after playing 74 league games for Southend. He subsequently played for Bideford, Saltash United, Newquay, and Torrington.

In December 1997, at the age of 50, he played for Ilfracombe Town as a temporary replacement for regular 'Combe goalkeeper, his son Ross, who was also a professional with Exeter City.

After retirement from football, Bellotti served as managing director of Kingfisher Print and Design, a print firm based in Dartington.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Derek Bellotti?

English footballer (born 1946)

When was Derek Bellotti born?

Derek Bellotti was born on 25 December 1946 in East Ham.

When did Derek Bellotti die?

Derek Bellotti died on 10 March 2026.

What was Derek Bellotti's occupation?

Derek Bellotti was an association football player.

What nationality was Derek Bellotti?

Derek Bellotti was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Derek Bellotti

· Wikidata: Q5261803

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