David Thompson (footballer, born 1977)
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David Anthony Thompson (born 12 September 1977) is an English football pundit currently working for the BBC. Thompson played as a midfielder, though he had to retire aged 29 through an osteochondral defect of the left knee sustained at age 25. He is currently[when?] a UEFA A and B licensed coach working towards his professional licence. In August 2021, he became a director of football at Europa in the Gibraltar National League.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | David Anthony Thompson | ||
Date of birth | (1977-09-12) 12 September 1977 (age 46) | ||
Place of birth | Birkenhead, Merseyside, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1993–1996 | Liverpool | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1996–2000 | Liverpool | 48 | (5) |
1997–1998 | → Swindon Town (loan) | 10 | (0) |
2000–2002 | Coventry City | 69 | (17) |
2002–2006 | Blackburn Rovers | 65 | (7) |
2006 | Wigan Athletic | 10 | (2) |
2006–2007 | Portsmouth | 14 | (0) |
2007 | Bolton Wanderers | 8 | (0) |
Total | 230 | (32) | |
International career | |||
1997–1999 | England U21 | 7 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
During his career Thompson played for Liverpool, Coventry City, Blackburn Rovers, Wigan Athletic, Portsmouth and Bolton Wanderers. Overall, he made well over 250 senior league appearances and international appearances until a persistent injury forced his early retirement in late 2007.