David Buchanan

Hamilton Academical He signed for Hamilton Academical in July 2010

Tranmere Rovers He moved to Tranmere Rovers in the summer of 2011. The club offered him contract terms for the 2012–13 season. Although the club reported that he and his agent had agreed a two-year contract, they reported on 24 May that Preston North End had agreed a deal with them.

Preston North End Buchanan made his debut for Preston on 13 August 2012 against Huddersfield Town in the first round of the League Cup. On 17 December 2013, Buchanan extended his contract with Preston for a further twelve months, thus keeping him at the club until the summer of 2015.

Northampton Town Buchanan signed with League Two club Northampton Town following his release by Preston North End. He was one of 8 players released by Northampton at the end of the 2018–19 season; a further 3 were placed for sale.

Chesterfield In June 2019 Buchanan signed a two-year contract to play for Chesterfield in the National League for the 2019/2020 season. At the end of the 2020–21 season, Buchanan was released.

Rochdale Sacred Heart FC In 2021, Buchanan signed for Manchester Football League Premier Division side Rochdale Sacred Heart following his release from Chesterfield.

Career statistics

Honours Northampton Town Football League Two: 2015–16

Individual Tranmere Rovers Player of the Year: 2011–12