David Byrne
English-South African footballer
South Africa
Forward
David Byrne: profile
David Byrne (born 11 January 1960 in Guildford, United Kingdom) is a former South African footballer who played as a forward.
Byrne made the step into senior football with Atlanta Chiefs in 1979. He played for 11 clubs in 4 countries between 1979 and 1999. His most appearances came at Minnesota Strikers (1985–1988), where he made 117 appearances and scored 68 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 445 appearances and 226 goals.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1979–1999 (21 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: United States, Canada, Portugal and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.51 (226 in 445)
- Latest move
- Santos F.C. (1998)
- Shares a birthday with
- Leroy Sané, Diadie Samassékou and Ali Zitouni (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1981 |  Atlanta Chiefs |
National Professional Soccer League | 28 | 37 |
| 1981–1982 |  Toronto Blizzard |
North American Soccer League | 18 | 0 |
| 1982–1984 | Toronto Blizzard |
North American Soccer League | 81 | 33 |
| 1983–1984 |  G.D. Estoril Praia |
Primeira Liga | 14 | 1 |
| 1984–1985 | C.F. Os Belenenses |
Liga Portugal 2 | 19 | 1 |
| 1985–1988 | Minnesota Strikers |
North American Soccer League | 117 | 68 |
| 1988–1990 | Baltimore Blast |
64 | 32 | |
| 1989 | Toronto Blizzard |
American Professional Soccer League | – | – |
| 1989–1992 | Wichita Wings |
104 | 54 | |
| 1990–1991 | Tampa Bay Rowdies |
North American Soccer League | – | – |
| 1994 | Hellenic F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1998–1999 | Santos F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 445 | 226 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is David Byrne?
David Byrne was born on 11 January 1960, which makes him 66 years old.
Where was David Byrne born?
David Byrne was born in Guildford, United Kingdom.
Which clubs has David Byrne played for?
David Byrne's recorded clubs are Atlanta Chiefs, Toronto Blizzard, G.D. Estoril Praia, C.F. Os Belenenses, Minnesota Strikers, Baltimore Blast, Wichita Wings, Tampa Bay Rowdies, Hellenic F.C. and Santos F.C..
What position does David Byrne play?
David Byrne played as a forward.
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