David Knight (English footballer)
A journeyman goalkeeper whose professional career spanned over a decade, featuring stops across England's lower football leagues.
Born 1987 (age 39)·English association football player·Birthday: January 15·Millennials
Biography
David Knight's story is that of the footballing journeyman, a goalkeeper who carved out a living through resilience and adaptability in the often-unforgiving lower tiers of the English game. Born in 1987, he came through the youth system at Ipswich Town but found his path to first-team football blocked. This launched a career of loans and permanent moves, taking him from the Championship's periphery to the grit of non-league. He had spells at clubs like Boston United, Grays Athletic, and Forest Green Rovers, often serving as a dependable backup or stepping in as a starter. His longest stint came at Ebbsfleet United, where he made over 50 appearances. Knight's career was defined not by headlines or trophies, but by the quiet professionalism required to stay in the game, ultimately finishing at Spennymoor Town in the National League North, a testament to his longevity between the posts.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
David was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When David Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
David's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 50 appearances for Ebbsfleet United between 2011 and 2014, a period of stability in a peripatetic career.
- Earned a professional contract with Ipswich Town after progressing through their youth academy.
- Played for more than ten different clubs across the English football pyramid, from League One to the National League.
Did You Know?
He is the son of former professional footballer and manager Peter Knight.
He was on the books of Championship side Ipswich Town for five years without making a first-team league appearance.
His middle name is Sean.
“You don't choose your clubs; you just stay ready when the phone finally rings.”
