About Dave Bright
Born 1949. Dave Bright is a New Zealand association football player.
David John Bright (born 29 November 1949) is a former footballer who represented New Zealand gaining 8 A-international caps from 1979 to 1982.
Born in England, Bright emigrated to New Zealand in 1974 and made his first appearance for the All Whites in 1979 in a friendly match against Norwich City
He was a member of the All Whites squad at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain, where they lost to Scotland, USSR and Brazil.
Bright retired from international football after the World Cup, and returned to New Zealand to continue to play in the National League for Manurewa and, later, Papatoetoe, before turning his hand to coaching.
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Who is Dave Bright?
New Zealand footballer
When was Dave Bright born?
Dave Bright was born on 29 November 1949 in England.
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Dave Bright is an association football player.
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Dave Bright is New Zealand.
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MLA: "Dave Bright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-bright/.
Chicago: "Dave Bright." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dave-bright/.
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