David Rocastle
English pro footballer (1967–2001) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Carlyle Rocastle (2 May 1967 – 31 March 2001) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the roles of a playmaker and a winger.[3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | David Carlyle Rocastle[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1967-05-02)2 May 1967[1] | ||
Place of birth | Lewisham, London, England[1] | ||
Date of death | 31 March 2001(2001-03-31) (aged 33)[1] | ||
Place of death | Slough, Berkshire, England[1] | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1982–1985 | Arsenal | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1985–1992 | Arsenal | 218 | (24) |
1992–1993 | Leeds United | 25 | (2) |
1993–1994 | Manchester City | 21 | (2) |
1994–1998 | Chelsea | 29 | (0) |
1997 | → Norwich City (loan) | 11 | (0) |
1997 | → Hull City (loan) | 11 | (1) |
1998–1999 | Sabah | 13 | (8) |
Total | 328 | (37) | |
International career | |||
1986–1988 | England U21 | 14 | (2) |
1988–1992 | England B | 2 | (0) |
1988–1992 | England | 14 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He spent the majority of his career at Arsenal where he was nicknamed "Rocky". Rocastle then went on to feature in the Premier League for Leeds United, Manchester City and Chelsea, before playing in the Football League for Norwich City and Hull City and finishing his career in Malaysia with Sabah FA. Rocastle also played for the England national team, in all earning 14 international caps for the Three Lions.[4]
Arsène Wenger, who became Arsenal manager four years after Rocastle left the club, has described him as "a modern player, because the revolution of the game has gone on to more technique, and more skill" and as having an "exceptional dimension as a footballer". Rocastle is seen as a universally popular, iconic and legendary figure by many fans of the Gunners. The David Rocastle indoor centre at Arsenal's academy is named after him and his name is displayed at the Emirates Stadium.[5]