| Birth Name Justinus Soni Fashanu | Date of Birth 19 February 1961 | Birth Town Hackney, London, England, United Kingdom |
The first black footballer valued and brought for a transfer fee of 1 million pounds in 1981. Only two years after UK footballing history was made as Trevor Francis became the first ever million pound player.
| National Inheritance |
Born to Guyanese mother and Nigerian father though raised in Norfolk by foster parents along with his brother John Fashanu. He clearly had an aptitude for sport notably in boxing and football with the latter being his career choice.
Justin successfully earn’t a professional contract following his apprenticeship with Norwich City FC. His adjustment to first team football appeared effortless that would later lead to the record breaking transfer. This move clearly demonstrated a change in attitude and perception of a black footballer.
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