Arthur Sanders (8 May 1901 – 26 September 1983) was an English teacher and professional footballer who played for London University, Peterborough & Fletton United, Northfleet United, Tottenham Hotspur and Clapton Orient.
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Early life
Sanders was educated at Raynham Road school and the Latymer School in Edmonton and played football for both schools. At the end of World War I he joined the Mercantile and Marine. During a visit to Argentina he found time to turn out for local club Rosario Central.
Football career
Sanders played for the London University before joining Peterborough & Fletton United where he was a member of the side which won the Southern Football League title in 1923–24. Sanders a talented striker joined Tottenham Hotspur as an amateur in December 1923. He went on to play for club's "nursery" team Northfleet United. Sanders returned to Tottenham and made his debut for the Lilywhites in February 1927. He went on to make 13 appearances and score seven goals for the North London club. Sanders re-joined Northfleet and stayed a further four years at the Kent club. In 1929 he signed for Clapton Orient and found the net on six occasions in 56 matches in all competitions between 1929 and 1932. Sanders retired from professional football in 1933.