Roderick Michael "Rod" Belfitt (born October 30, 1945 in Doncaster

Doncaster

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) is a former professional

Professional

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 footballer who played for many English

England

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 football teams.

Belfitt was on Arsenal's books as an amateur before joining Leeds United, aged 17. During his 8 years at Leeds they were one of the dominant teams in Europe and he didn't achieve a regular first team place. However, Belfitt still scored 33 goals from 128 appearances for Leeds, Belfitt appeared for Leeds as a substitute in the 1968 Football League Cup Final

1968 Football League Cup Final

The 1968 Football League Cup Final took place on 2 March 1968 at Wembley Stadium. It was the eighth final and the second to be played at Wembley. It was contested between Arsenal and Leeds United....

against Arsenal.