Mr Odeje helped England to a 1-0 win. He went on to play for England a number of times, but the history books seem to have forgotten him. Instead, Laurie Cunningham is recognised as England's first black footballer at any level. The West Bromwich Albion man appeared for the Under 21s in 1977.
Then, who was the first black player in English football?
Wharton's Footballing CareerArthur played as goal- keeper. In 1889 Wharton signed for Rotherham United football club. He became the first black footballer ever to play professional football in England.
Likewise, who was the first black player for Manchester United? Dennis Allen Walker
Likewise, who was the first black soccer player?
Arthur Wharton
Who was the first black player to score for England?
Luther Blissett can still remember the tingle of excitement he felt in the minutes before he would become a legend. It preceded the Wembley hat-trick - on December 15, 1982 - that would make him the first black footballer to score for England's senior team.
