David Armstrong

David Maradona Armstrong (born 23 January 1987) is a Northern Irish former professional footballer. He previously played as a defender for the NIFL Premiership side Dungannon Swifts. He began his career with Scottish Premier League side Heart of Midlothian and had loan spells at Crusaders, Cowdenbeath and Raith Rovers. Armstrong has represented Northern Ireland at under-17, 19 and 21 levels.

Career

Hearts Armstrong began his career as a youth player with Lisburn Youth in Northern Ireland before joining Heart of Midlothian in Scotland in 2004 at youth level. He was initially released by Hearts in December 2004 to allow him to return to Northern Ireland for personal reasons, where he played for Crusaders. Still, ultimately he spent the season on loan before returning to Hearts. Playing as a striker, he scored once for Crusaders, in a 2–3 defeat to Lisburn Distillery. Armstrong spent two further loans spell at Scottish Football League sides Cowdenbeath and Raith Rovers. In July 2012, Armstrong was released by the club having only made reserve appearances.

Linfield On 7 August 2010,

Personal life Armstrong was born in Lisburn and is the son of Winston Armstrong a former footballer with Lisburn Distillery. His middle name, Maradona is a tribute to Argentinian footballing legend Diego Maradona.

Honours Linfield IFA Premiership (2): 2010–11, 2011–12 Irish Cup (2): 2010–11, 2011–12 Irish League Cup 2017–2018