| David Brett | |
| Fullname: | David Stephen Brett |
| Birth Date: | 1961 4, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Chester, England |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | 1977–1979 |
| Youthclubs1: | Chester |
| Years2: | 1983–1986 |
| Clubs3: | Colwyn Bay |
| Caps2: | 67 |
| Goals2: | 6 |
David Brett (born 8 April 1961) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in The Football League for Chester City and enjoyed a long association with non-league side Colwyn Bay.
Brett represented Flintshire as a schoolboy[1] and then became part of a Chester youth setup which also included Ian Rush and other future first team players such as Richie Gendall, Paul Needham and Peter Zelem.[2] But he was not offered a professional contract at the end of his apprenticeship and he spent time playing for Colwyn Bay and in Chester Sunday League football before rejoining Chester on a part-time basis ahead of 1983–84.[1] His made his league debut for Chester in a 1–1 draw with Northampton Town on the opening day of the season, with his first goal following against Bristol City on 31 December 1983.
His final appearance for Chester came in a 6–3 win at Preston North End on 12 October 1985, when he played the whole match despite suffering an eye injury.[1] At the end of the season he returned to Colwyn Bay, where he would play for several years and became club captain.[1] His spell back at the club included playing in a surprise Welsh Cup victory at Wrexham in 1992.[3]
Away from football, Brett has worked as a heating and plumbing engineer.[1]