About David Craig
Born 1944. David Craig is a British association football coach and association football player.
David James Craig (born 8 June 1944) is a Northern Irish former professional footballer who played as a right-back.
He first played with Scunthorpe United before he joined Newcastle United in 1960. He made his first team debut for the club in 1963, He left the club in 1978 after retiring from the game, and remains seventh-highest appearance-maker for the club. Craig now resides in the North East city of Newcastle.
Craig made 25 appearances for the Northern Ireland national team between 1967 and 1974.
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Who is David Craig?
Northern Irish footballer
When was David Craig born?
David Craig was born on 8 June 1944 in Belfast.
What is David Craig's occupation?
David Craig is an association football coach and association football player.
What nationality is David Craig?
David Craig is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Craig (Northern Irish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Craig. https://biography.guide/david-craig-association-football-coach/
MLA: "David Craig." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-craig-association-football-coach/.
Chicago: "David Craig." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-craig-association-football-coach/.
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