Albert Woolley (footballer)

Albert Woolley
Personal information
Full name Albert Woolley
Date of birth 1871
Place of birth Hockley, England
Date of death 1896 (aged 24–25)
Position Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1891–1892 Park Mills
1892–1895 Aston Villa 20 (13)
1895 Derby County 6 (3)
Total 26 (13)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Albert Woolley (1871–4 February 1896) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa and Derby County. He was described as "a very fine outside left forward, combining great speed with cleverness and dash" and as a "speedy forward, tricky dodger, and fine accurate shot at goal". He died of consumption aged just 24, whilst in dispute with Derby County over non-payment of his wages. The club paid £45 to Woolley's parents on his death to settle the claim.