About William Shone
Born 1857. William Shone was a British association football player.
Watkin William Shone (born 1857; date of death unknown), commonly known as William Shone, was a Welsh footballer who played as a forward and made one appearance for the Wales national team.
Career Shone made his first and only international appearance for Wales on 18 January 1879 in a friendly against England. The away match, which was played in Lambeth, finished as a 1–2 loss for Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Shone?
Welsh association football player
When was William Shone born?
William Shone was born in 1857.
What was William Shone's occupation?
William Shone was an association football player.
What nationality was William Shone?
William Shone was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Shone (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Shone. https://biography.guide/william-shone-association-football-player/
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