About Wayne Evans
Lived 1971 – 2023 (aged 51). Wayne Evans was a British association football player.
Wayne Duncan Evans (25 August 1971 – July 2023) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a defender for Walsall and Rochdale in the Football League. He later went on to coach youth players, one club being Penn Fusion Soccer Academy in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. He stayed for one season, later moving to Nova Scotia, Canada to continue his coaching career.
At Rochdale, Evans was known to fans by the nickname "Evo"; others called him "Wanners". He later played for Kidderminster Harriers and Welshpool Town.
Evans died at his American home, on the first weekend of July 2023, at the age of 51.
Honours Walsall Football League Third Division runner-up: 1994–95
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wayne Evans?
Welsh footballer (born 1971)
When was Wayne Evans born?
Wayne Evans was born on 25 August 1971 in Abermule.
When did Wayne Evans die?
Wayne Evans died on 2 July 2023 in United States.
What was Wayne Evans's occupation?
Wayne Evans was an association football player.
What nationality was Wayne Evans?
Wayne Evans was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Wayne Evans (Welsh footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wayne Evans. https://biography.guide/wayne-evans/
MLA: "Wayne Evans." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wayne-evans/.
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