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{{short description|Canadian soccer player}}
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'''Dave Simpson''' (born January 11, 1983 as '''David Anthony Simpson Knight''') is a Canadian retired [[association football|footballer]].
'''Dave Simpson''' (born January 11, 1983, as '''David Anthony Simpson Knight''') is a Canadian retired [[association football|footballer]].

He began playing soccer with North Scarborough Soccer Club [N.S.S.C) in [[Scarborough, Toronto|Scarborough]], [[Ontario]]. A club known for creating such talents as [[Julian de Guzman]], formerly of [[Deportivo de La Coruña]], and [[Jonathan De Guzman]] of [[Feyenoord]]. The team was extremely successful and was granted an invitation to the famed Welsh International Super Cup, formerly known as the [[Ian Rush]] Tournament. In the summer of 1997 (NSSC) took part in the Tournament and won their age group. Simpson was named Golden Boot Winner with a staggering 14 goals in 5 matches, landing him second only to [[Michael Owen]] for all-time record holder.

The success of the Ian Rush tournament handed Simpson a tryout with [[Southampton Football Club|Southampton]] of the [[Premier League]]. He would continue to play with North Scarborough until he was 17.


==Youth career==
==Youth career==
Simpson began his youth career with North Scarborough SC, where he played until he was 17. During his time with NSSC, he earned a trial with [[Southampton F.C.]] following an appearance at the Welsh International Super Cup, where he was named the Golden Boot Winner, scoring 14 goals in 5 matches.<ref name=nssc>{{Cite web|title=NSSC Alumni|work=NSSC|url=https://www.northscarboroughsoccer.com/alumni/}}</ref>


The PSA ([[Mississauga Eagles FC]]) proved to be what he needed. The dedication to ''Total Football'' and concentration on technique and fitness set them apart from all the other clubs in Toronto. It took a very professional approach in its structuring, training methods, and presentation. The decision to join would pay off when in 2001 P.S.A traveled to [[Stuttgart]], [[Germany]] for international exposure and experience. Simpson performed well against the German side, impressing the coach of [[VfB Stuttgart]] enough to play with them for the second half. After a brief trial with VfB Stuttgart U19 side, he signed later on that summer and remained with them till the end of 2001.<ref name="Djuradj Vujcic interviews Dave Simpson">{{cite web |url=http://www.rednationonline.ca/RedNationInterviewSeriesDaveSimpson.aspx |author=Vujcic, Djuradj |title=Dave Simpson RedNation Online Interview |accessdate=2012-07-11 |date=2012-07-11 }}</ref>
He then joined the Erin Mills Soccer Club, as part of their Professional Soccer Academy (PSA). In 2001, he travelled to Stuttgart, Germany with PSA, where they played against various teams including against the youth academy of [[VfB Stuttgart]], where he impressed the Stuttgart coach, who got Simpson to play the second half with his team. After a brief trial with the VfB Stuttgart U19 side, he signed later on that summer and remained with them till the end of 2001.<ref name="Djuradj Vujcic interviews Dave Simpson">{{cite web |url=http://www.rednationonline.ca/RedNationInterviewSeriesDaveSimpson.aspx |last=Vujcic |first=Djuradj |agency=[[RedNation Online]] |title=RedNation Interview Series: Dave Simpson |access-date=2024-12-06 |date=2012-07-11 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329172452/http://www.rednationonline.ca/RedNationInterviewSeriesDaveSimpson.aspx |archive-date=29 March 2024 |url-status=}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
After leaving Stuttgart, he had agreed to join Hungarian side [[MTK Budapest]], but three days later they had a match in Belgium, where he instead signed a five-year contract with Belgium first division side [[Royal Antwerp FC]], although due to complications with getting his ITC from Canada, he was limited to playing in only exhibition matches for three months. However, the club went through financial difficulties and he left the club in the summer of 2002.<ref name="Djuradj Vujcic interviews Dave Simpson"/>


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In 2003, he returned to Canada to sign with [[Hamilton Thunder]] of the [[Canadian Soccer League (current)|Canadian Professional Soccer League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cpsl.org/gallery/hamilton_thunder.asp |title=CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League |date=2003-11-21 |access-date=2016-10-18 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031121203711/http://cpsl.org/gallery/hamilton_thunder.asp |archivedate=2003-11-21 }}</ref> He recorded his first goal for Hamilton on June 7, 2003, against the [[Durham Flames]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports03/03cpsl31.htm|title=June 8, 2003 CPSL results|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> He helped Hamilton win their first title as Western Conference champions, although they were eliminated in the semi-finals of the playoffs by the [[Vaughan Sun Devils]], by a score of 2–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports03/03cpsl2p.htm|title=October 4, 2003 CPSL Rogers Cup Semi-Final Hamilton Thunder vs Vaughan Sun Devils|last=Glover|first=Robin|date=|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|publisher=|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> After a contract disputes with the organization, he missed the entire 2004 season, due to Hamilton owning his player rights.<ref name="Djuradj Vujcic interviews Dave Simpson"/>
He started his professional career at the age of 20, when he signed a lengthy deal with the [[Manchester United F.C.]] farm team, and Belgium first division side [[Royal Antwerp FC]]. The Belgium side paid Ninety nine thousand euros for his services. The deal was set to run till 2005 but troubles arose when the club went through financial difficulty, causing him to leave in the summer of 2002.<ref name="Djuradj Vujcic interviews Dave Simpson"/>

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In 2003, he returned to Canada to sign with [[Hamilton Thunder]] of the [[Canadian Soccer League (current)|Canadian Professional Soccer League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cpsl.org/gallery/hamilton_thunder.asp |title=CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League |date=2003-11-21 |access-date=2016-10-18 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031121203711/http://cpsl.org/gallery/hamilton_thunder.asp |archivedate=2003-11-21 }}</ref> He recorded his first goal for Hamilton on June 7, 2003 against [[Durham Flames]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports03/03cpsl31.htm|title=June 8, 2003 CPSL results|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> In his debut season with Steeltown he helped clinch their first piece of silverware by winning the Western Conference title. He featured in the semi-final match against [[Vaughan Sun Devils]], but were eliminated from the playoffs by a score of 2-0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports03/03cpsl2p.htm|title=October 4, 2003 CPSL Rogers Cup Semi-Final Hamilton Thunder vs Vaughan Sun Devils|last=Glover|first=Robin|date=|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|publisher=|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> After a contract disputes with the organization he missed the entire 2004 season due to Hamilton owning his player rights.

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On April 19, 2005, the [[Toronto Lynx]] of the [[USL First Division]] signed him to a contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05lynx16.htm|title=April 19th, 2005 Toronto Lynx press conference (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|date=|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|publisher=|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://soccerstats.us/bios/david-simpson/|title=David Simpson {{!}} SoccerStats.us|website=soccerstats.us|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> He made his debut for Toronto on April 23, 2005 against the [[Portland Timbers (2001–10)|Portland Timbers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05lynx34.htm|title=April 23, 2005 USL Portland Timbers vs Toronto Lynx (from Lynx media release)|last=Nutt|first=David|date=|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|publisher=|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> He recorded his first two goals for the Lynx in a 4-4 draw against the [[Puerto Rico Islanders]] on May 28, 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05lynx50.htm|title=May 28, 2005 USL Toronto Lynx vs Puerto Rico Islanders (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|date=|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|publisher=|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> In 2006, after an impressive season in Toronto he departed to Europe once more to sign with [[Lombard-Pápa TFC]] of the [[Borsodi Liga]] for a transfer fee of 154.000 £.

He helped the club receive six points at winter break to 24 by the end of the season. Despite the efforts at the end of season Lombard-Pápa were relegated. In the summer of 2006 he became the first Canadian-born player to be signed by Czech giants [[AC Sparta Prague]] as one of the biggest Hungarian transfer deals that summer at 352.000 £. In September, he was named to the roster for an UEFA Cup match.


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On April 19, 2005, he joined the [[Toronto Lynx]] of the [[USL First Division]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05lynx16.htm|title=April 19th, 2005 Toronto Lynx press conference (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|date=|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|publisher=|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://soccerstats.us/bios/david-simpson/|title=David Simpson {{!}} SoccerStats.us|website=soccerstats.us|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> He made his debut for the Lynx on April 23, 2005, against the [[Portland Timbers (2001–10)|Portland Timbers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05lynx34.htm|title=April 23, 2005 USL Portland Timbers vs Toronto Lynx (from Lynx media release)|last=Nutt|first=David|date=|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|publisher=|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> He recorded his first two goals for the Lynx in a 4–4 draw against the [[Puerto Rico Islanders]] on May 28, 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05lynx50.htm|title=May 28, 2005 USL Toronto Lynx vs Puerto Rico Islanders (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|date=|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|publisher=|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref>
When [[Michal Bílek]] became coach within five games into the season ten players changes were made, which included Simpson to be put on loan just one week before the UEFA Cup match against Scottish League giants [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]]. He was loaned to newly promoted [[SK Kladno]] for 154.000 £ till winter break to gain more experience of the Czech league. He had an impressive start with SK Kladno scoring in his second game. Playing as an offensive midfielder Simpson supplied the Kladno offense with more opportunities on goal. In a game against FK Teplice, he suffered a horrible head injury which saw him leave on a stretcher. Later it was revealed he suffered a concussion. He missed the entire remaining season, but featured in one match.


In 2006, after an impressive season in Toronto he departed to Europe once more to sign with [[Lombard-Pápa TFC]] of the [[Borsodi Liga]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://canadasoccer.com/news/mens-national-team-off-to-florida-for-mini-camp/|title=MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM OFF TO FLORIDA FOR MINI-CAMP|date=April 26, 2006|work=[[Canadian Soccer Association]]}}</ref> At the end of season, Lombard-Pápa were relegated.
Due to the injury, Simpson only played 5 games with SK Kladno. Sparta saw it best to lengthen his loan till the end of the season. Kladno changed his position to a defensive midfield or central midfield role helping keep Kladno in the top division. In the summer of 2007, after playing with Kladno for 7 months he signed for two more years with [[AC Sparta Prague]]. Sparta qualified for the Champions League by winning the Czech Cup and league title.


In the summer of 2006, he became the first Canadian-born player to be signed by Czech giants [[AC Sparta Prague]].<ref name=nssc/> After an early season coaching change bringing in [[Michal Bílek]] as coach, Simpson was loaned to newly promoted side [[SK Kladno]]. He scored in his second game for the club, however, in a match against [[FK Teplice]], he suffered a concussion, leaving the game on a stretcher, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season, apart from a single appearance against Sparta as a late game substitute.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sport.cz/fotbal/ceska-1-liga/clanek/99059-kladensky-utocnik-simpson-je-mimo-ohrozeni-zivota.html|title=Kladenský útočník Simpson je mimo ohrožení života|language=cs|trans-title=Kladno striker Simpson is out of danger of his life|date=October 22, 2006|work=Sport.cz}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idnes.cz/fotbal/prvni-liga/simpson-hral-byl-vdecny-i-za-par-minut.A061205_114231_fotbal_ot|trans-title=Simpson played. He was grateful in a few minutes|title=Simpson hrál. Byl vděčný i za pár minut|date=December 5, 2006|work=iDNES}}</ref>
After taking on his option Sparta failed to utilize the striker. Instead they sent him along with [[Jan Šimák]] to the reserves. Eventually after the 2007/2008 winter break he went on loan to [[FK SIAD Most]]. Simpson was a starter until he suffered a car crash which kept him out of action for two more weeks. Simpson did not play the remainder of the games. Simpson was reportedly linked [[Nottingham Forest]] of the English Championship Division after a brief stay at the club's grounds early May 2008. He broke his contract with Sparta in the summer of 2008.


In the summer of 2007, he extended his contract with Spart Prague for two more years.<ref name=viborg>{{cite web|url=https://www.vff.dk/sportsnyheder/32-news/2008/4590-8-4222-canadisk-midtbanespiller-pa-prove?|trans-title=Canadian midfielder on trial|title=Canadisk midtbanespiller på prøve|language=da|work=[[Viborg FF]]}}</ref> However, he was soon sent to the reserve team, before eventually going on loan to [[FK SIAD Most]] in early 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://erezultate.com/cesko/synot-liga/6633-hainault-nakonec-do-sparty/|trans-title=Synot League - Hainault finally to Sparta!|title=Synot liga - Hainault nakonec do Sparty!|language=cs|date=January 6, 2008|work=FotbalPortal|first=Michal|last=Sitek}}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Simpson was a starter until he suffered a car crash which kept him out of action for two more weeks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nv.fotbal.cz/scripts/detail.php?id=26650|trans-title=Simpson crashed, has a concussion|title=Simpson havaroval, má otřes mozku|language=cs|date=February 26, 2008|work=Fotbal.Cz}}</ref> Simpson was reportedly linked [[Nottingham Forest]] of the English Championship Division after a brief stay at the club's grounds early May 2008. In the summer of 2008, Simpson and Sparta agreed to terminate the remainder of his contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2010/01/23/dichio-and-barrett-recovering|title=Dichio and Barrett recovering|date=January 23, 2010|work=[[Major League Soccer]]}}</ref>
He signed with Hungarian side [[Dunaújváros FC]]. He finished as club top goal scorer with five goals. In February 2009, Dunaújváros folded due to financial problems which led him to sign with [[Integrál-DAC]]. During his time with [[Integrál-DAC]] he finished with 11 goals as the club's top goal scorer. [[Integrál-DAC]] folded in the summer of 2009 leaving him as a free agent.


He went on trial with [[Viborg FF]]<ref name=viborg /> and [[Toronto FC]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/2008/08/06/coach_carver_crying_the_blues.html|title=Coach Carver crying the blues|first=Morgan|last=Campbell|date=August 6, 2008|work=[[Toronto Star]]}}</ref> before ultimately signing with Hungarian side [[Dunaújváros FC]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.duol.hu/sport/dave-simpson-megerkezett-1095128/|trans-title=Dave Simpson has arrived|first=Árpád|last=Jankó|date=September 1, 2008|title=Dave Simpson megérkezett|language=hu|work=Duol}}</ref> finishing as the club's top goal scorer with five goals. In February 2009, Dunaújváros folded due to financial problems. He then joined [[Integrál-DAC]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dac1912.com/dave-simpson-az-integral-dac-ban-2009.html|title=Dave Simpson az Integrál DAC-ban (2009)|trans-title=Dave Simpson in the Integral DAC (2009)|language=hu|work=DAC}}</ref> where he finished with 11 goals as the club's top goal scorer, but then [[Integrál-DAC]] also folded in the summer of 2009 leaving him as a free agent.
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In July 2010, he was signed by [[Thai Premier League]] side [[Chonburi F.C.|Chonburi]] becoming once more the first Canadian to play in the league. He scored his first goal in his second game against [[Pattaya United]]. During his time with Chonburi he won the [[Thai FA Cup|Thai F.A Cup]] in 2010. The following he retired from competitive soccer due to injuries. In the winter of 2010 while on winter break from Chonburi, he was diagnosed with Stargardt Eye Disease, a disease which affects the central vision and can cause legal blindness. He had been suffering from the disease since the age of 18, but was unaware of its rare strain in his family.


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On June 25, 2009, he played as part of the [[Zinedine Zidane]] squad in a charity match against the Canadian All-Stars. Zidane had a part in the tying goal during added time, passing to his right to Simpson, who found [[Yannick Lewis]] in front of the goal for the tap in.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/zidane-brings-his-skills-to-bear/article4277535/|title=Zidane brings his skills to bear|newspaper=[[Globe and Mail]]|access-date=2016-11-25}}</ref>
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In April 2011, he came out of retirement to sign with his home club [[Mississauga Eagles FC]] of the [[Canadian Soccer League]], and was appointed the team captain.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports11/11csl020.htm|title=May 6, 2011 CSL--Kickoff weekend story (from CSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> In 2012, he signed with [[Brantford Galaxy]], where he had a good season recording seven goals in ten matches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.com/teams/brantford.asp |title=Canadian Soccer League |date=2012-06-06 |access-date=2016-10-18 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120606012633/http://canadiansoccerleague.com/teams/brantford.asp |archivedate=2012-06-06 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/2012-csl-first-division-discipline/|title=2012 CSL First Division Discipline {{!}} Canadian Soccer League|website=canadiansoccerleague.ca|access-date=2016-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529231146/http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/2012-csl-first-division-discipline/|archive-date=2017-05-29|url-status=dead}}</ref> After the sacking of head coach Ron Davidson eights players along with Simpson sided with Davidson which led to their departure from the team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2012/08/02/former-galaxy-coach-shocked-and-confused|title=Former Galaxy coach 'shocked' and 'confused'|last=Smart|first=Darryl G.|website=Brantford Expositor|access-date=2016-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820141721/http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2012/08/02/former-galaxy-coach-shocked-and-confused|archive-date=2016-08-20|url-status=dead}}</ref>


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In July 2010, he was signed by [[Thai Premier League]] side [[Chonburi F.C.|Chonburi]] becoming once more the first Canadian to play in the league. He scored his first goal in his second game against [[Pattaya United]]. During his time with Chonburi he won the [[Thai FA Cup|Thai F.A Cup]] in 2010. The following year, he retired from competitive soccer due to injuries.
==Style of play==
Simpson is well known for using his strength and pace while running at players. He creating chances in offensive positions usually facing the goal. Though he has been trained as a striker, most of his success in Europe has been in the midfield as a winger, or offensive midfield. Throughout his career he is experienced in six different positions. Upon signing for Chonburi F.C, he moved to left midfield.


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In April 2011, he came out of retirement to sign with his home club [[Mississauga Eagles FC]] of the [[Canadian Soccer League]], and was named the team captain.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports11/11csl020.htm|title=May 6, 2011 CSL--Kickoff weekend story (from CSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> In 2012, he signed with [[Brantford Galaxy]], recording seven goals in ten matches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.com/teams/brantford.asp |title=Canadian Soccer League |date=2012-06-06 |access-date=2016-10-18 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120606012633/http://canadiansoccerleague.com/teams/brantford.asp |archivedate=2012-06-06 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/2012-csl-first-division-discipline/|title=2012 CSL First Division Discipline {{!}} Canadian Soccer League|website=canadiansoccerleague.ca|access-date=2016-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529231146/http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/2012-csl-first-division-discipline/|archive-date=2017-05-29|url-status=dead}}</ref> After the sacking of head coach Ron Davidson, eight players including with Simpson, sided with Davidson which led to their departure from the team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2012/08/02/former-galaxy-coach-shocked-and-confused|title=Former Galaxy coach 'shocked' and 'confused'|last=Smart|first=Darryl G.|website=Brantford Expositor|access-date=2016-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820141721/http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2012/08/02/former-galaxy-coach-shocked-and-confused|archive-date=2016-08-20|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Charity Games===
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On June 25, 2009 he played as part of the [[Zinedine Zidane]] squad in friendly match versus the Canadian All-Stars. Zidane had a part in the tying goal during added time. He passed to his right to Simpson, who found Lewis in front of the goal for the tap in.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/zidane-brings-his-skills-to-bear/article4277535/|title=Zidane brings his skills to bear|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|access-date=2016-11-25}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
He is a former member of U17, U18, and U20 Canadian National Team, appeared in 4 matches scoring 1 goal in 2003. Played with the U20 National Team at the 2003 US Soccer Festival. He has recently been called into Men's National Team camps under two different coaches in the summer of 2006, and most recently to Miami in January 2007. In the summer of 2007, he was part of the player pool for the 2007 Gold Cup.
He is a former member of [[Canada men's national under-17 soccer team|U17]], U18, and [[Canada men's national under-20 soccer team|U20]] Canada national teams,<ref name=viborg /> appeared in 4 matches scoring 1 goal in 2003. Played with the U20 National Team at the 2003 US Soccer Festival.


He was 25 years old when he won his first cap with Canada's senior team on 30 January 2008 (a 1:0 win over [[Martinique national football team|Martinique]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadasoccer.com/?gid=847&t=match|title=Canada Soccer|website=canadasoccer.com|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref>
He has recently been called into multiple senior men's camps. In the summer of 2007, he was part of the player pool for the 2007 Gold Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.canadasoccer.com/fr/profil/?id=2962&teamId=2068|title=David Simpson Profile|work=[[Canadian Soccer Association]]}}</ref> He earned his first cap with [[Canada men's national soccer team|Canada's senior team]] on 30 January 2008 , during a 1–0 win over [[Martinique national football team|Martinique]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://canadasoccer.com/news/post-camp-report-mens-national-team-returns-from-florida/|title=POST-CAMP REPORT: MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM RETURNS FROM FLORIDA|date=February 7, 2008|work=[[Canadian Soccer Association]]}}</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Simpson is the son of a [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]] and [[Barbadian people|Bajan]] mother Ann Knight, and a [[Jamaica]]n father Bovrell Simpson. His family tree dates back to African heritage. He was born in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]] and raised in [[North York]].
Simpson is the son of a [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]] and [[Barbadian people|Bajan]] mother Ann Knight, and a [[Jamaica]]n father Bovrell Simpson. His family tree dates back to African heritage. He was born in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], and raised in [[North York]].


Dave became a father on September 24, 2011 to daughter Jaya Simpson. He married ex Czech model Janelle Nathaniel in 2012.
In the winter of 2010 while on winter break from Chonburi, he was diagnosed with [[Stargardt disease|Stargardt eye disease]], a disease which affects the central vision and can cause legal blindness. He had been suffering from the disease since the age of 18, but was unaware of its rare strain in his family. Dave became a father on September 24, 2011, with a daughter named Jaya. He married ex-Czech model Janelle Nathaniel in 2012.


Simpson to this day is the highest transfer the [[Toronto Lynx]] and [[Lombard-Pápa TFC]] have ever made and is to date the highest purchase that [[SK Kladno]] has ever made per loan spell. He was and remains the only Canadian to ever play for Thai Premier league giants Chonburi F.C.
Simpson to this day is the highest transfer the [[Toronto Lynx]] and [[Lombard-Pápa TFC]] have ever made and is to date the highest purchase that [[SK Kladno]] has ever made per loan spell. He was and remains the only Canadian to ever play for Thai Premier league giants Chonburi F.C.
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2006/clubs/club=50033/squad/index.html ''Dave Simpson Sparta Praha UEFA'']
*[http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2006/clubs/club=50033/squad/index.html Dave Simpson Sparta Praha UEFA]
*{{Canada Soccer|2962|David Simpson}}
*[http://canadasoccer.com/?t=roster_test&pid=2962 ''Dave Simpson Canada Player Profile'']
*[http://www.efotbal.cz/index.php?page=hrac&m=949&h=3370&a=1 Career stats] - Hungary and Czech Republic Teams
*[http://www.efotbal.cz/index.php?page=hrac&m=949&h=3370&a=1 Career stats] - Hungary and Czech Republic Teams
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO5pu9nPQMs ''Simpson's Grand Finale video'']
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO5pu9nPQMs Simpson's Grand Finale video]
*[http://yifootball.com/#program ''YIFootball Official Website'']
*[http://yifootball.com/#program YIFootball Official Website]
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Latest revision as of 11:13, 6 December 2024

For other people named Dave Simpson, see Dave Simpson (disambiguation).
Dave Simpson
Simpson in 2008
Personal information
Full name David Anthony Simpson Knight
Date of birth (1983-01-11) January 11, 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth Scarborough, Ontario
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward/Winger/Midfield
Youth career
North Scarborough SC
Erin Mills SC
2001 Stuttgart
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002 Royal Antwerp 2 (0)
2003 Hamilton Thunder 11 (4)
2005 Toronto Lynx 18 (3)
2006 Lombard-Pápa 12 (1)
2006–2008 Sparta Prague 1 (0)
2007 → Kladno (loan) 15 (2)
2008 → SIAD Most (loan) 4 (0)
2008 Dunaújváros 23 (5)
2009 Integrál 15 (6)
2010 Chonburi 8 (1)
2011 Mississauga Eagles FC 9 (6)
2012 Brantford Galaxy 10 (7)
International career‡
2003 Canada U20 4 (1)
2008 Canada 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 January 2010

Dave Simpson (born January 11, 1983, as David Anthony Simpson Knight) is a Canadian retired footballer.

Youth career

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Simpson began his youth career with North Scarborough SC, where he played until he was 17. During his time with NSSC, he earned a trial with Southampton F.C. following an appearance at the Welsh International Super Cup, where he was named the Golden Boot Winner, scoring 14 goals in 5 matches.[1]

He then joined the Erin Mills Soccer Club, as part of their Professional Soccer Academy (PSA). In 2001, he travelled to Stuttgart, Germany with PSA, where they played against various teams including against the youth academy of VfB Stuttgart, where he impressed the Stuttgart coach, who got Simpson to play the second half with his team. After a brief trial with the VfB Stuttgart U19 side, he signed later on that summer and remained with them till the end of 2001.[2]

Professional career

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After leaving Stuttgart, he had agreed to join Hungarian side MTK Budapest, but three days later they had a match in Belgium, where he instead signed a five-year contract with Belgium first division side Royal Antwerp FC, although due to complications with getting his ITC from Canada, he was limited to playing in only exhibition matches for three months. However, the club went through financial difficulties and he left the club in the summer of 2002.[2]

In 2003, he returned to Canada to sign with Hamilton Thunder of the Canadian Professional Soccer League.[3] He recorded his first goal for Hamilton on June 7, 2003, against the Durham Flames.[4] He helped Hamilton win their first title as Western Conference champions, although they were eliminated in the semi-finals of the playoffs by the Vaughan Sun Devils, by a score of 2–0.[5] After a contract disputes with the organization, he missed the entire 2004 season, due to Hamilton owning his player rights.[2]

On April 19, 2005, he joined the Toronto Lynx of the USL First Division.[6][7] He made his debut for the Lynx on April 23, 2005, against the Portland Timbers.[8] He recorded his first two goals for the Lynx in a 4–4 draw against the Puerto Rico Islanders on May 28, 2005.[9]

In 2006, after an impressive season in Toronto he departed to Europe once more to sign with Lombard-Pápa TFC of the Borsodi Liga.[10] At the end of season, Lombard-Pápa were relegated.

In the summer of 2006, he became the first Canadian-born player to be signed by Czech giants AC Sparta Prague.[1] After an early season coaching change bringing in Michal Bílek as coach, Simpson was loaned to newly promoted side SK Kladno. He scored in his second game for the club, however, in a match against FK Teplice, he suffered a concussion, leaving the game on a stretcher, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season, apart from a single appearance against Sparta as a late game substitute.[11][12]

In the summer of 2007, he extended his contract with Spart Prague for two more years.[13] However, he was soon sent to the reserve team, before eventually going on loan to FK SIAD Most in early 2008.[14] Simpson was a starter until he suffered a car crash which kept him out of action for two more weeks.[15] Simpson was reportedly linked Nottingham Forest of the English Championship Division after a brief stay at the club's grounds early May 2008. In the summer of 2008, Simpson and Sparta agreed to terminate the remainder of his contract.[16]

He went on trial with Viborg FF[13] and Toronto FC,[17] before ultimately signing with Hungarian side Dunaújváros FC,[18] finishing as the club's top goal scorer with five goals. In February 2009, Dunaújváros folded due to financial problems. He then joined Integrál-DAC,[19] where he finished with 11 goals as the club's top goal scorer, but then Integrál-DAC also folded in the summer of 2009 leaving him as a free agent.

On June 25, 2009, he played as part of the Zinedine Zidane squad in a charity match against the Canadian All-Stars. Zidane had a part in the tying goal during added time, passing to his right to Simpson, who found Yannick Lewis in front of the goal for the tap in.[20]

In July 2010, he was signed by Thai Premier League side Chonburi becoming once more the first Canadian to play in the league. He scored his first goal in his second game against Pattaya United. During his time with Chonburi he won the Thai F.A Cup in 2010. The following year, he retired from competitive soccer due to injuries.

In April 2011, he came out of retirement to sign with his home club Mississauga Eagles FC of the Canadian Soccer League, and was named the team captain.[21] In 2012, he signed with Brantford Galaxy, recording seven goals in ten matches.[22][23] After the sacking of head coach Ron Davidson, eight players including with Simpson, sided with Davidson which led to their departure from the team.[24]

International career

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He is a former member of U17, U18, and U20 Canada national teams,[13] appeared in 4 matches scoring 1 goal in 2003. Played with the U20 National Team at the 2003 US Soccer Festival.

He has recently been called into multiple senior men's camps. In the summer of 2007, he was part of the player pool for the 2007 Gold Cup.[25] He earned his first cap with Canada's senior team on 30 January 2008 , during a 1–0 win over Martinique).[26]

Honours

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Club

Personal life

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Simpson is the son of a Portuguese and Bajan mother Ann Knight, and a Jamaican father Bovrell Simpson. His family tree dates back to African heritage. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, and raised in North York.

In the winter of 2010 while on winter break from Chonburi, he was diagnosed with Stargardt eye disease, a disease which affects the central vision and can cause legal blindness. He had been suffering from the disease since the age of 18, but was unaware of its rare strain in his family. Dave became a father on September 24, 2011, with a daughter named Jaya. He married ex-Czech model Janelle Nathaniel in 2012.

Simpson to this day is the highest transfer the Toronto Lynx and Lombard-Pápa TFC have ever made and is to date the highest purchase that SK Kladno has ever made per loan spell. He was and remains the only Canadian to ever play for Thai Premier league giants Chonburi F.C.

References

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  1. ^ a b "NSSC Alumni". NSSC.
  2. ^ a b c Vujcic, Djuradj (2012-07-11). "RedNation Interview Series: Dave Simpson". RedNation Online. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  3. ^ "CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League". 2003-11-21. Archived from the original on 2003-11-21. Retrieved 2016-10-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ "June 8, 2003 CPSL results". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  5. ^ Glover, Robin. "October 4, 2003 CPSL Rogers Cup Semi-Final Hamilton Thunder vs Vaughan Sun Devils". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  6. ^ Glover, Robin. "April 19th, 2005 Toronto Lynx press conference (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  7. ^ "David Simpson | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  8. ^ Nutt, David. "April 23, 2005 USL Portland Timbers vs Toronto Lynx (from Lynx media release)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  9. ^ Glover, Robin. "May 28, 2005 USL Toronto Lynx vs Puerto Rico Islanders (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  10. ^ "MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM OFF TO FLORIDA FOR MINI-CAMP". Canadian Soccer Association. April 26, 2006.
  11. ^ "Kladenský útočník Simpson je mimo ohrožení života" [Kladno striker Simpson is out of danger of his life]. Sport.cz (in Czech). October 22, 2006.
  12. ^ "Simpson hrál. Byl vděčný i za pár minut" [Simpson played. He was grateful in a few minutes]. iDNES. December 5, 2006.
  13. ^ a b c "Canadisk midtbanespiller på prøve" [Canadian midfielder on trial]. Viborg FF (in Danish).
  14. ^ Sitek, Michal (January 6, 2008). "Synot liga - Hainault nakonec do Sparty!" [Synot League - Hainault finally to Sparta!]. FotbalPortal (in Czech).[permanent dead link‍]
  15. ^ "Simpson havaroval, má otřes mozku" [Simpson crashed, has a concussion]. Fotbal.Cz (in Czech). February 26, 2008.
  16. ^ "Dichio and Barrett recovering". Major League Soccer. January 23, 2010.
  17. ^ Campbell, Morgan (August 6, 2008). "Coach Carver crying the blues". Toronto Star.
  18. ^ Jankó, Árpád (September 1, 2008). "Dave Simpson megérkezett" [Dave Simpson has arrived]. Duol (in Hungarian).
  19. ^ "Dave Simpson az Integrál DAC-ban (2009)" [Dave Simpson in the Integral DAC (2009)]. DAC (in Hungarian).
  20. ^ "Zidane brings his skills to bear". Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
  21. ^ "May 6, 2011 CSL--Kickoff weekend story (from CSL website)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  22. ^ "Canadian Soccer League". 2012-06-06. Archived from the original on 2012-06-06. Retrieved 2016-10-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  23. ^ "2012 CSL First Division Discipline | Canadian Soccer League". canadiansoccerleague.ca. Archived from the original on 2017-05-29. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  24. ^ Smart, Darryl G. "Former Galaxy coach 'shocked' and 'confused'". Brantford Expositor. Archived from the original on 2016-08-20. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
  25. ^ "David Simpson Profile". Canadian Soccer Association.
  26. ^ "POST-CAMP REPORT: MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM RETURNS FROM FLORIDA". Canadian Soccer Association. February 7, 2008.
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