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David Platt
David Platt
Personal information
Full name David Andrew Platt
Date of birth 10 June 1966 (1966-06-10) (age 58)
Place of birth    Chadderton Lancashire, Flag of England England
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Youth clubs
1982–1985 Flag of England Manchester United
Senior clubs
Years Club App (Gls)
1985–1988
1988–1991
1991–1992
1992–1993
1993–1995
1995–1998
1999–2001
Total
Flag of England Crewe Alexandra

Flag of England Aston Villa
Flag of Italy Bari
Flag of Italy Juventus
Flag of Italy Sampdoria
Flag of England Arsenal
Flag of England Nottingham Forest

134 0(56)
121 0(50)
029 0(11)
016 00(3)
055 0(17)
088 0(13)
0000(1)
448 (151)   
National team
1988
1989–1996
1989–1996
Flag of England England U21
Flag of England England B
Flag of England England
0000(0)
0000(0)
062 0(27)
Teams managed
1998–1999
1999–2001
2001–2004
2010–2012
2012–2013
2015–2016
Flag of Italy Sampdoria
Flag of England Nottingham Forest (player-manager)
Flag of England England U21
Flag of England Manchester City (first team coach)
Flag of England Manchester City (co-assistant)
Flag of India Pune City

David Andrew Platt (born 10 June 1966) is an English former professional footballer who played at both club and international levels as a midfielder.

Born in Chadderton, Lancashire, Platt began his career as an apprentice at Manchester United but later moved to Crewe Alexandra where he began building a reputation as a goal scoring midfield player. In 1988, aged 22, he signed for Aston Villa and in 1989 he gained the attention of Sir Bobby Robson, the then England manager and made his debut. At the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Platt increased his continental reputation by scoring goals with both head and feet, whilst displaying passing abilities and high work rates. His performances in Italy earned him a move to Bari in 1991.

In 1992, Platt moved to Juventus, where he spent one season. Platt continued scoring goals for England, playing in Euro 92 and 96. Despite his efforts, England failed to qualify for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In 1993, he moved to Sampdoria where he stayed for two seasons before returning to England with Arsenal, taking the total amount of money spent on his transfer fees to £20 million. Platt played with the London club for three years and was part of the 1998 Arsenal team that won the Premier League and FA Cup Double; before his retirement in 1998.

Platt also served as manager of Sampdoria before leaving his post owing to poor results. Afterwards, he returned to England as player-manager of Nottingham Forest. Platt also managed the England Under-21 team.

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England – 1990 FIFA World Cup

1. Shilton 2. Stevens 3. Pearce 4. Webb 5. Walker 6. Butcher 7. Robson 8. Waddle 9. Beardsley 10. Lineker 11. Barnes 12. Parker 13. Woods 14. Wright 15. Dorigo 16. McMahon 17. Platt 18. Hodge 19. Gascoigne 20. Steven 21. Bull 22. Beasant Manager:  Flag of England Robson

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England – UEFA Euro 1992

1. Woods 2. Curle 3. Pearce 4. Keown 5. Walker 6. Wright 7. Platt 8. Steven 9. Clough 10. Lineker 11. Sinton 12. Palmer 13. Martyn 14. Dorigo 15. Webb 16. Merson 17. Smith 18. Daley 19. Batty 20. Shearer Manager:  Flag of England Taylor

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England – UEFA Euro 1996

1. Seaman 2. G. Neville 3. Pearce 4. Ince 5. Adams 6. Southgate 7. Platt 8. Gascoigne 9. Shearer 10. Sheringham 11. Anderton 12. Howey 13. Flowers 14. Barmby 15. Redknapp 16. Campbell 17. McManaman 18. Ferdinand 19. P. Neville 20. Stone 21. Fowler 22. Walker Manager:  Flag of England Venables

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