John Roland Craven (15 May 1947 – 14 December 1996) was an English professional footballer.

He began his playing career as a defender, but also played as a centre-forward on occasion.

He also played in the United States and captained the Vancouver Whitecaps, including in their Soccer Bowl '79 winning year.

[1] The side were inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum as a Team of Distinction in 2011.

[2][3] Craven died of a heart attack while in Orange, California, in December 1996.