David Allison (footballer)
David Allison (1873 – after 1901) was a French-born English footballer, who played as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Allison | ||
| Date of birth | 1873 | ||
| Place of birth | Menton, France | ||
| Playing position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1899–1901 | Milan | 4 | (0) |
| Total | 4 | (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Club career
In 1899, Allison was one of the charter members of Italian club A.C. Milan, which was originally named Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club, and was selected as the first captain of the team.[1] Allison is also credited as the first goalscorer in the history of the club, scoring the opening goal in Milan's first match, a friendly against Mediolanum, on 11 March 1900.[2]
Honours
Club
- Milan F.B.C.C.
- Campionato Federale: 1901
References
- "La nascita di una mito". MagliaRossonera.it (in Italian). Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- "La prima partita del Milan". MagliaRossonera.it (in Italian). Retrieved 3 June 2010.
External links
- Profile at MagliaRossonera.it (in Italian)
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by N/A |
Milan captain 1899–1900 |
Succeeded by Herbert Kilpin |
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