About David Coleman
Lived 1967 – 1997 (aged 29–30). David Coleman was a British association football player.
David Houston Coleman (8 April 1967 – May 1997) was an English footballer who played in the Football League as a defender for AFC Bournemouth and appeared on loan for Colchester United.
Career Coleman was born in Salisbury, and began his career with AFC Bournemouth after coming through the youth ranks with the club. He made 50 appearances for the Cherries and scored two goals. He joined Colchester United on a month-long loan deal in February 1988, making his debut in a 1–0 home defeat to Burnley on 19 February. He made six appearances for the U's, scoring once in a 2–1 home defeat to Wrexham on 4 March.
Coleman left Bournemouth in 1991 and played for a host of non-league clubs including Poole, Farnborough, Dorchester, Salisbury City, Wimborne, Amesbury and Warminster.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Coleman?
Footballer (1967-1997)
When was David Coleman born?
David Coleman was born on 8 April 1967 in Salisbury.
When did David Coleman die?
David Coleman died in 1997 in Salisbury.
What was David Coleman's occupation?
David Coleman was an association football player.
What nationality was David Coleman?
David Coleman was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Coleman (footballer, born 1967)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Coleman. https://biography.guide/david-coleman-association-football-player-1967/
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