Name: Walter Wadsworth
Nickname: "Dirty Waddy"
Country:
EnglandClub: Liverpool F.C.
Position: *DMF, CB
Side: RF/BS
Age: 30-34 years (07/10/1890)
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Attack: 62
Defence: 82
Balance: 84
Stamina: 79
Top Speed: 77
Acceleration: 76
Response: 84
Agility: 77
Dribble Accuracy: 71
Dribble Speed: 71
Short Pass Accuracy: 74
Short Pass Speed: 71
Long Pass Accuracy: 74
Long Pass Speed: 73
Shot Accuracy: 64
Shot Power: 78
Shot Technique: 63
Free Kick Accuracy: 60
Curling: 62
Header: 82
Jump: 85
Technique: 72
Aggression: 64
Mentality: 75
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 75
Injury Tolerance: A
Condition: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 4
Consistency: 6
Growth type: Late/Lasting
CARDS:
P12 - Enforcer
S08 - Slide Tackle
S10 - DF Leader
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Center - Sliding - D-Line Control
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Defence Minded
INFO:
Wadsworth was a centre-half. He spent the majority of his career at Liverpool, making 241 appearances from 1919 to 1926 ─ he also played once in 1915 ─ scoring 8 goals. He played also for Bristol City among other teams, and retired in 1931. One of the key players in the back-to-back First Division winning seasons from 1921 to 1923, amd the heart of one of the best defensive lines in Liverpool's history, Wadsworth was distinguished for his commanding leadership and uncompromising tackling ability. Feared by his opponents, his temper used to get progressively hotter as the match was going along. His challenges had so much severity that he received reprimands by the referees several times, although he was sent off only once. One of his slogans was: "Ball may pass but man never!" Sunderland and England striker Charles Buchan described him as the most difficult half back he ever faced as he was unpredictable, unorthodox, and seemingly could "get there" without disclosing his intentions. In a match against Sheffield United on 1 December 1923, he was insulted by a fan of the opposing team and he ended up hitting him, without regretting his action and actually hoping that the episode would make supporters realise that they shouldn't insult the players. Anyway, he wasn't only one of the hardest defenders in the game. He was a fine player, also efficient in the air as he could easily hit the ball with the head to anticipate forwards who were shorter than him.