About Ian Filby
Lived 1954 – 2024 (aged 69–70). Ian Filby was a British association football player.
South Africa Filby moved to South Africa in 1976 and played for National Football League and National Premier Soccer League clubs Durban City and Lusitano. Filby returned to the North American Soccer League to sign for California Surf in 1981.
Personal life Filby's brother Malcolm was also a footballer and the pair played together at Sacramento Gold and California Surf.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Montreal Olympique (loan) 1973 Fourth Division 3 0
3 0 Sacramento Gold 1979 Pennsylvania Stoners American Soccer League: 1980 Individual American Soccer League All-Star: 1979
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ian Filby?
English footballer (born 1954)
When was Ian Filby born?
Ian Filby was born on 9 October 1954 in Woodford.
When did Ian Filby die?
Ian Filby died in 2024.
What was Ian Filby's occupation?
Ian Filby was an association football player.
What nationality was Ian Filby?
Ian Filby was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ian Filby. https://biography.guide/ian-filby/
MLA: "Ian Filby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ian-filby/.
Chicago: "Ian Filby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ian-filby/.
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