About Les Surman
Lived 1947 – 1978 (aged 31). Les Surman was a British association football player.
Leslie Surman (23 November 1947 – 5 December 1978) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Charlton Athletic and Rotherham United. On his Charlton debut in 1965, Surman conceded three goals, and never played for the club again. Surman later played non-league football for Cambridge United, and died in 1978, aged 31.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Surman?
English footballer (1947-1978)
When was Les Surman born?
Les Surman was born on 23 November 1947 in Wistaston.
When did Les Surman die?
Les Surman died on 5 December 1978 in Wistaston.
What was Les Surman's occupation?
Les Surman was an association football player.
What nationality was Les Surman?
Les Surman was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Surman. https://biography.guide/les-surman/
MLA: "Les Surman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-surman/.
Chicago: "Les Surman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-surman/.
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