Henry Welfare (20 August 1888 – 1 September 1966) was an English footballer and teacher who lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

He arrived at Rio de Janeiro on 9 August 1913 to work as an English teacher on the Anglo-Brazilian Gym.

He did wonders as a striker in his first training session and was quickly invited to join the squad.

For his loyal service to the club, he was elected a Member For Life of the Fluminense's deliberative council.

Back in England, his record was equally impressive with Northern Nomads, for whom Welfare scored 119 goals in 114 games over a six-year period.