Karl Eric Goddard (29 December 1967 – 25 June 2023) was an English footballer who played as a defender for Manchester United, Bradford City, Exeter City (on loan),[3] Colchester United (on loan), Hereford United and Bradford Park Avenue.[4][5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Karl Eric Goddard[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 29 December 1967[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Leeds, England | ||
| Date of death | 25 June 2023 (aged 55) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1984–1986 | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986–1990 | Bradford City | 73 | (0) |
| 1990 | → Exeter City (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1990 | → Colchester United (loan) | 16 | (1) |
| 1990–1992 | Hereford United | 9 | (1) |
| 1992–1993 | Bradford Park Avenue | ||
| Total | 99 | (2) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Goddard had three children. He died on 25 June 2023, at the age of 55.[6]