David Norman Jr.

David Daniel Norman Jr. (born May 31, 1998) is a Canadian former professional soccer player who played as a defender.

Early life Norman began playing youth soccer with Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC at the age of four. Between the ages of nine and twelve, Norman was part of the Whitecaps FC Prospects program.

Club career Whitecaps FC 2 In January 2017, Norman signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2. In May 2017, Norman was named to the Whitecaps roster for the 2017 Canadian Championship on a short-term contract. Norman would be named the player of the year for Whitecaps FC 2 upon conclusion of the 2017 season. Norman would spend one season with Whitecaps FC 2 before the club ceased operations after the 2017 season.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC In December 2017, Norman signed an MLS contract with Vancouver Whitecaps FC for the 2018 season, with options for the 2019, 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Loan to Queen of the South In September 2018, Norman was loaned to Scottish Championship club Queen of the South. On October 20, 2018, Norman had his first league start for the Doonhamers at East End Park versus Dunfermline Athletic in a 1–0 win. In total he played 12 first team QoS games in his loan spell comprising 1 Challenge Cup game, 10 league games and 1 Scottish Cup game. Norman departed after the league match at Palmerston versus Dunfermline on December 22, 2018.

Loan to Pacific FC On September 3, 2019, Norman was loaned to Canadian Premier League side Pacific FC until the end of the season. He made his debut as a starter the following day in a 1–1 draw against Forge FC.

Inter Miami On September 3, 2019, after only one appearance for the Whitecaps, Norman was traded to expansion side Inter Miami in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft, effective January 2020.

Miami opted to decline his contract option following the 2020 season.

Cavalry FC On March 2, 2021, Norman returned to Canada, signing a multi-year deal with Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC. In January 2022, it was announced Norman would return for the 2022 season. Cavalry would announce that Norman would leave the club upon completion of the 2022 season.

Northampton Town On March 25, 2023, Norman signed for League Two club Northampton Town on a contract until the end of the season. At the end of the season it was announced that Norman would be leaving the club.

St Patrick's Athletic On July 1, 2023, Norman signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic. He made his debut for the club on July 7, 2023, in a 1–1 draw against Cork City at Richmond Park. On July 12, 2023, Norman made his first appearance in European competition in a 2–1 loss against F91 Dudelange in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League at the Stade Jos Nosbaum. On November 12, 2023, Norman was part of the starting XI in the 2023 FAI Cup Final, in a 3–1 win over Bohemians in front of a record breaking FAI Cup Final crowd of 43,881 at the Aviva Stadium.

Vancouver FC On January 31, 2024, Norman signed with Canadian Premier League side Vancouver FC. In December 2025, he signed a one-year extension with the club. In February 2026, he announced his retirement.

International career In May 2018, Norman Jr. was named to Canada's under-21 squad for the 2018 Toulon Tournament. He was named to the Canadian U-23 provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship on February 26, 2020, and was named to the final squad on March 10, 2021.

Personal life Norman Jr. is the son of Scottish-born former Canada national team player David Norman. Norman Jr. holds citizenship in both Canada and the United Kingdom.

Career statistics

Honours Northampton Town League Two Third Place (Promotion): 2022–23

St Patrick's Athletic FAI Cup: 2023