Charlie Aitken (footballer, born 1942)


Charles Alexander Aitken is a Scottish former footballer.
Aitken is the all-time record appearance holder at English club Aston Villa. He played for Villa from August 1959 until May 1976, a period of 17 seasons. He came to Villa to accompany his friend Wilson Briggs, also a left back, to a trial. They were both taken on, but Briggs ended up playing just two games in his career. Aitken was a member of the 1975 League Cup winning team, having been a runner-up in 1971. He spent the last two seasons of his professional career in the NASL with the New York Cosmos.

Aston Villa Honours

Football League Third Division
Football League Cup
FA Charity Shield