Sir Nathaniel Creswick K.C.B. ( 31 July 1831 -- 20 October 1917 ) was an English footballer who co-founded Sheffield FC in 1857 .
Sheffield FC is the oldest football club in the world .
Sir Nathaniel Creswick K.C.B. ( 31 July 1831 -- 20 October 1917 ) was an English footballer who co-founded Sheffield FC , the oldest football club in the world , in 1857 .