About David Davies
Born 1888. David Davies was a British association football player.
David Walter Davies (born 1 October 1888, date of death unknown) was a Welsh footballer who played for Oldham Athletic and Sheffield United in the Football League First Division. He also made two appearances for Wales. He was born in Treharris, Wales.
Club career Davies was a former miner who made his league début whilst at Oldham Athletic in 1912. He soon transferred to Sheffield United via a brief stay at Stockport County. He spend two seasons at Bramall Lane, playing in the side that won the FA Cup in 1915 (although he himself did not feature in the final.)
With the outbreak of World War I Davies was released and returned to Wales where he became a miner once more whilst continuing to play football for local teams.
International career Davis made two appearances for Wales, the first whilst at Treharris, the second after his move to Oldham Athletic.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Davies?
Welsh footballer, born 1888
When was David Davies born?
David Davies was born on 1 October 1888 in Treharris.
What was David Davies's occupation?
David Davies was an association football player.
What nationality was David Davies?
David Davies was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Davies (footballer, born 1888)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Davies. https://biography.guide/david-davies-association-football-player-1888/
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