William Corfield was a footballer with tough-tackling abilities who played in defence for Burslem Port Vale.
Corfield joined Burslem Port Vale in October 1893.
[1] He was only used in three Second Division games of the 1893–94 season.
He claimed a goal in a 6–1 victory over Grimsby Town at the Athletic Ground on 4 December.
[1] He left the club in the summer of 1894.