Caesar Jenkyns

Caesar Jenkyns
Born	Caesar Augustus Llewellyn Jenkyns Builth Wells, Wales
Died	July 23, 1941(1941-07-23) (aged 74)
Occupation(s)	Footballer, publican, police officer
Years active	1888–early 1900s (football)
Known for	Welsh international footballer, captain of Small Heath and Woolwich Arsenal

Caesar Augustus Llewellyn Jenkyns (24 August 1866 – 23 July 1941) was a Welsh footballer who represented his country internationally and competed in the Football League with clubs including Small Heath, Woolwich Arsenal, Newton Heath, and Walsall.

Playing career

Originating from Builth Wells, Jenkyns obtained eight international caps for Wales throughout his time with various English teams. After playing for several amateur sides in the Birmingham area, he signed with Small Heath in 1888, despite considerable interest from Aston Villa. He participated in Small Heath's inaugural season in the Football Alliance in 1889 and was part of their founding squad in the Football League Second Division when it was established in 1892. Serving as club captain and a Welsh international, he guided Small Heath to promotion to the First Division in 1894 by securing victory in a test match against Darwen.

Renowned for his robust defensive style, Jenkyns was dismissed from play four times during his tenure at Small Heath—a rarity at that time. His spell at the club concluded in March 1895 following an altercation involving fans during a match at Derby. The following month, he joined Woolwich Arsenal, who had recently ascended to the Second Division; he was promptly appointed captain and became the club’s first player to earn international honors with Wales. Operating as a centre-half, he netted six goals across 27 appearances and was regarded as an influential figure within the team.

In the summer of 1896, Jenkyns transferred to Newton Heath (which would later become Manchester United), making his debut on 1 September. He captained the team to a runner-up position in the Second Division in 1897. Departing Newton Heath in November that year, he signed for Walsall where he remained for five seasons before moving on to Coventry City.

Following his playing career, Jenkyns managed The George Inn located in Moxley before embarking on a career with the police force.

International

Appearances and goals by national team, year and competition

Team	Year	Competitive		Friendly		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Wales	1892	3	0	0	0	3	0
	1895	1	0	0	0	1	0
	1896	1	0	0	0	1	0
	1897	1	1	0	0	1	1
	1898	2	0	0	0	2	0
Career total		8	1	0	0	8	1

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