David Seaman Biography

David Seaman Biography
Name :David Seaman
Date of birth : September 19, 1963
Place of birth : Rotherham, South Yorkshire

David Andrew Seaman MBE (born September 19, 1963 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire) is an English football goalkeeper who played for several clubs, most notably Arsenal and most recently with Manchester City. He retired from the game on January 13, 2004, following a recurring shoulder injury. He was awarded the MBE in 1997 for services to the sport.

He is generally regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of all time, and his peak was during his period as Arsenal and England goalkeeper. During his time at Arsenal he won many medals including three league championships (1991, 1998, 2002), four FA Cups (1993, 1998, 2002, 2003), the League Cup in 1993 and the European Cup Winners Cup in 1994. During this time he also played in the 1998 and 2002 World Cups, and Euro 96 and Euro 2000.

He began his career at Leeds United, the club he supported as a boy. But much to his disappointment he was not wanted by then-manager Eddie Gray, who had been his favourite player. He went to Division 4 club Peterborough United for a �4,000 fee in August 1982, and he began to make a name for himself.

Just over two years later, in October 1984, Second Division Birmingham City paid �100,000 for Seaman's services. They ended up winning promotion at the end of that season, but were relegated from the top flight after one season.

Seaman was not to follow them back to Division Two. In August 1986 he moved to London club Q.P.R. for a fee of �225,000. Playing at a higher profile club, and on a plastic pitch, he was to earn his first England cap. This came under Bobby Robson in a friendly against Saudi Arabia in November 1988. Whilst at Q.P.R., Seaman was coached by Arsenal double-winner (of 1971) Bob Wilson, who was to work with him for more than a decade.

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