About John Humphrey
Born 1961. John Humphrey is a British association football player.
John Humphrey (born 31 January 1961) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender from 1979 until 1997.
He notably played for Crystal Palace after he was controversially made part of the deal for Charlton being allowed to continue playing at their ground, where he featured in the Premier League. He also played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Charlton Athletic, Reading, Gillingham and Brighton & Hove Albion, before finishing his career in Non-league for Chesham United and Dulwich Hamlet.
Personal life Humphrey was a pupil at Aylestone High School, Willesden as another product of the Brent pipeline along with others such as Bobby Fisher, Cyril Regis, John Barnes, Ricky Hill, Stuart Pearce, and Raheem Sterling. He is also a magician.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Humphrey?
English footballer (born 1961)
When was John Humphrey born?
John Humphrey was born on 31 January 1961 in Paddington.
What is John Humphrey's occupation?
John Humphrey is an association football player.
What nationality is John Humphrey?
John Humphrey is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Humphrey (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Humphrey. https://biography.guide/john-humphrey-association-football-player/
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