Keith Pontin

Keith Pontin (14 June 1956 – 2 August 2020) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Keith Pontin

Personal information
Full name	Keith Pontin
Date of birth	(1956-06-14)14 June 1956
Place of birth	Pontyclun, Wales
Date of death	2 August 2020(2020-08-02) (aged 64)
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position	Central defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1976–1983	Cardiff City	193	(5)
1983–1985	Merthyr Tydfil
1985–1991	Barry Town
National team
	Wales U21	1	(0)
1980	Wales	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Pontin began his career with Cardiff City. He made nearly 200 league appearances and earned two caps for the Welsh national team. He later played for Merthyr Tydfil and Barry Town.

At the age of 59, Pontin was diagnosed with dementia.

Pontin died on 2 August 2020, aged 64.