David Ferguson
Ferguson playing for York City in 2018
Personal information
Full name David Lee Ferguson[1]
Date of birth (1994-06-07) 7 June 1994 (age 29)[2]
Place of birth Sunderland, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3]
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Hartlepool United
Number 3
Youth career
0000–2012 Darlington
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012 Darlington 6 (0)
2012–2015 Sunderland 0 (0)
2014 → Boston United (loan) 4 (0)
2015–2016 Blackpool 40 (1)
2016–2017 Shildon 25 (7)
2017 Darlington 30 (5)
2017–2020 York City 95 (3)
2020– Hartlepool United 160 (8)
International career
2017 England C 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:10, 24 February 2024 (UTC)

David Lee Ferguson (born 7 June 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for National League club Hartlepool United.

Born in Sunderland, Ferguson began his career with Darlington before signing for Sunderland in 2012. He left Sunderland in 2015 for Blackpool where he became club captain. After leaving Blackpool in 2016, Ferguson had spells in non-League with Shildon, Darlington and York City. In 2020, he signed for Hartlepool United where he earned promotion from the National League in his first season and was named in the division's Team of the Year. He is currently Hartlepool's club captain.

Early life

Ferguson was born in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.[4]

Career

Darlington

Ferguson began his career in Darlington's youth system,[5] breaking into the first team in early 2012.[6] He finished the 2011–12 season with six Conference Premier appearances.[6]

Sunderland

Ferguson signed for Premier League club Sunderland in June 2012 on a one-year contract.[7] He went out on loan to Conference North club Boston United, making his debut on 1 March 2014 when starting a 4–0 home win over Hednesford Town.[8]

Blackpool

Ferguson signed for Championship club Blackpool on 9 January 2015 on a one-and-a-half-year contract, with the option of a further year.[9] He scored his first professional goal on 14 February 2015 in a 4–4 home draw with Nottingham Forest on 14 January 2015, in only his second appearance.[10] The goal was a header from a Jamie O'Hara cross in the seventh minute of stoppage time, and was the final goal of the match.[11] On 4 August 2015, Ferguson was appointed as team captain of Blackpool.[12] He was released at the end of the 2015–16 season.[13]

Shildon

He signed for Northern League Division One club Shildon in August 2016,[14] but moved back to Darlington, now in the National League North, the following January.[15] Ferguson played for England C for the first time in May 2017.[16]

York City

Ferguson playing for York City in 2018

On 6 October 2017, Ferguson signed for Darlington's National League North rivals York City on a contract running to June 2019, after York activated a release clause in his contract.[17] He was signed by manager Martin Gray, who had left Darlington for York days earlier.[18] Ferguson gave up a job in refuse upon returning to full-time football with York.[19]

Hartlepool United

Ferguson signed for National League club Hartlepool United on 5 August 2020 after turning down the offer of a new contract with York.[20] He scored his first goal for Hartlepool with a free kick in a 2–0 home win against Solihull Moors.[21] Ferguson started in the 2021 National League play-off final as Hartlepool were promoted back to the Football League.[22] In his first season, Ferguson contributed 11 assists in total.[23] His performances earned him a place in the National League Team of the Year.[24]

In January 2022, Ferguson scored the equaliser against Championship side Blackpool in a 2–1 win as Hartlepool reached the fourth round of the FA Cup.[25] On 6 May 2022, Ferguson signed a new two-year contract.[26] Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Ferguson was named as Hartlepool's new captain.[27]

Style of play

Ferguson is an attack-minded left back who is known for getting a high number of assists.[28][29]

Personal life

He attended St Aidan's Catholic Academy. While playing part-time for Shildon and Darlington, Ferguson worked for his local council in the refuse investigation department dealing with issues such as fly-tipping.[30]

Career statistics

As of match played 24 February 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Darlington 2011–12[6] Conference Premier 6 0 0 0 — 0 0 6 0
Sunderland 2012–13[31] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2013–14[32] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2014–15[10] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Boston United (loan) 2013–14[6] Conference North 4 0 — — — 4 0
Blackpool 2014–15[10] Championship 10 1 — — — 10 1
2015–16[33] League One 30 0 0 0 1 0 1[a] 0 32 0
Total 40 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 42 1
Shildon 2016–17[34] Northern League Division One 25 7 4 5 — 7[b] 1 36 13
Darlington 2016–17[6] National League North 17 1 — — — 17 1
2017–18[6][35] National League North 13 4 1 0 — — 14 4
Total 30 5 1 0 — — 31 5
York City 2017–18[6][36] National League North 29 2 — — 2[c] 0 31 2
2018–19[6][37] National League North 32 0 3 2 — 2[c] 0 37 2
2019–20[6][38] National League North 34 1 4 0 — 2[d] 0 40 1
Total 95 3 7 2 — 6 0 108 5
Hartlepool United 2020–21[6] National League 39 1 2 0 — 3[e] 0 44 1
2021–22[39] League Two 42 4 5 1 1 0 4[f] 0 52 5
2022–23[40] League Two 44 1 3 0 0 0 2[f] 0 49 1
2023–24[6] National League 35 2 1 0 0 0 2[c] 0 38 2
Total 160 8 11 1 1 0 11 0 183 9
Career total 360 24 23 8 2 0 24 1 409 33
  1. ^ Appearance in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ Four appearances and one goal in FA Vase, two appearances in Northern League Challenge Cup, one appearance in Durham Challenge Cup
  3. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  4. ^ One appearance in FA Trophy, one in National League North play-offs
  5. ^ Appearances in National League play-offs
  6. ^ a b Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Hartlepool United

Individual

References

England C statistics

Specific

  1. ^ "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  2. ^ "David Ferguson: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  3. ^ "David Ferguson". Hartlepool United F.C. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  4. ^ "David Ferguson". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  5. ^ Stoddart, Craig (20 January 2017). "Darlington sign defender from Shildon". The Northern Echo. Darlington. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "D. Ferguson: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  7. ^ Stoddart, Craig (4 June 2012). "Darlington make six new signings". The Northern Echo. Darlington. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  8. ^ Browne, Duncan (1 March 2014). "Boston United 4 Hednesford Town 0: Relentless Pilgrims show their scoring touch". Boston Standard. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  9. ^ "Pool sign Sunderland pair". Blackpool Gazette. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  10. ^ a b c "Games played by David Ferguson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  11. ^ "Blackpool 4–4 Nottingham Forest". BBC Sport. 14 January 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  12. ^ "David Ferguson named Blackpool captain after just six starts". BBC Sport. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  13. ^ Watt, William (11 May 2016). "Pool release six including skipper". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  14. ^ Simpson, Ray (5 August 2016). "Shildon hope that new signing Ferguson will help retain the title". The Northern Echo. Darlington. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  15. ^ Simpson, Ray (20 January 2017). "Long-serving Forrest quits as Shildon manager on principle after Ferguson's move to Darlington". The Northern Echo. Darlington. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  16. ^ "England C boss Paul Fairclough has an 18-man squad to pick from against Panjab FA". The Football Association. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
    "Darren McQueen double earns non-league Three Lions victory". The Football Association. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  17. ^ Martini, Peter (6 October 2017). "York City sign Darlington left-back David Ferguson – With another new recruit set to follow". The Press. York. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  18. ^ Appleyard, Ian (6 October 2017). "City complete deal for defender". York City F.C. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  19. ^ Flett, Dave (6 October 2017). "David Ferguson delighted to be back off soccer scrapheap after leaving behind career in refuse". The Press. York. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  20. ^ Scurr, Dominic (5 August 2020). "Hartlepool United sign former Sunderland, Blackpool and Darlington left-back David Ferguson after turning down improved deal at York City". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  21. ^ "Hartlepool United 2–0 Solihull Moors". BBC Sport. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  22. ^ a b Brent Pilnick (20 June 2021). "Hartlepool 1–1 Torquay (5–4)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  23. ^ Dominic Scurr (19 June 2021). "Former Sunderland defender named in National League team of the season for Hartlepool United". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  24. ^ a b Osborn, Oliver (19 June 2021). "Vanarama National League Team Of The Season Confirmed!". National League. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  25. ^ "Hartlepool United 2–1 Blackpool". BBC Sport. 8 January 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  26. ^ "Ferguson Signs New Deal". Hartlepool United FC. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  27. ^ Joe Ramage (2 August 2023). "'I'm ready' - David Ferguson's pride in being named new Hartlepool United captain". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  28. ^ Flett, Dave (6 October 2017). "David Ferguson delighted to be back off soccer scrapheap after leaving behind career in refuse". The Press. York. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  29. ^ Dominic Scurr (19 June 2021). "Former Sunderland defender named in National League team of the season for Hartlepool United". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  30. ^ Flett, Dave (6 October 2017). "David Ferguson delighted to be back off soccer scrapheap after leaving behind career in refuse". The Press. York. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  31. ^ "Games played by David Ferguson in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  32. ^ "Games played by David Ferguson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  33. ^ "Games played by David Ferguson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  34. ^ "David Ferguson". Shildon A.F.C. Archived from the original on 31 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
    Match reports linked at "Results & reports: Shildon AFC results season 2016–17". Shildon A.F.C. Archived from the original on 31 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  35. ^ For FA Cup second qualifying round: Stoddart, Craig (16 September 2017). "FA Cup: Darlington 0 South Shields 3". The Northern Echo. Darlington. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  36. ^ For FA Trophy third qualifying round: Flett, Dave (26 November 2017). "York City have last laugh following Coalville taunts in 3–1 Trophy triumph". The Press. York. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  37. ^ For FA Cup second qualifying round: Flett, Dave (23 September 2018). "York City 5 Ashton Athletic 0 report, match stats and player ratings". The Press. York. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
    For FA Cup third qualifying round: Flett, Dave (7 October 2018). "York City 3 St Ives Town 0 report, match stats and player ratings". The Press. York. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
    For FA Trophy third qualifying round: Flett, Dave (25 November 2018). "Kidderminster 1 York City 3 report, match stats and ratings". The Press. York. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  38. ^ For FA Cup second qualifying round: Kilbride, Jacob (21 September 2019). "Irlam 0–2 York City – Report". The Press. York. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
    For FA Cup third qualifying round: Richardson, Joe (5 October 2019). "Buxton 1 York City 2 – Report". The Press. York. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
    For FA Trophy third qualifying round: Kilbride, Jacob (23 November 2019). "York City exit FA Trophy after 1–0 defeat to Altrincham at Bootham Crescent". The Press. York. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  39. ^ "Games played by David Ferguson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  40. ^ "Games played by David Ferguson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 March 2023.

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