| David Clarkson | |
| Fullname: | David James Clarkson |
| Birth Date: | 1 February 1968 |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthclubs1: | Rapid |
| Youthclubs2: | Hobart Juventus |
| Youthclubs3: | Australian Institute of Sport |
| Years1: | 1988 |
| Clubs1: | Brisbane Lions |
| Caps1: | 18 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1989 |
| Clubs2: | Adelaide City |
| Caps2: | 3 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1989–1991 |
| Clubs3: | Sunshine George Cross |
| Caps3: | 39 |
| Goals3: | 8 |
| Years4: | 1991–1992 |
| Clubs4: | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Caps4: | 13 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 1992–1993 |
| Clubs5: | Heidelberg United |
| Caps5: | 22 |
| Goals5: | 2 |
| Years6: | 1993 |
| Clubs6: | Happy Valley |
| Years7: | 1994 |
| Clubs7: | Sing Tao |
| Years8: | 1994–1995 |
| Clubs8: | South China |
| Years9: | 1996–2003 |
| Clubs9: | South Melbourne |
| Caps9: | 137 |
| Goals9: | 6 |
David Clarkson (born 1 February 1968) is an Australian soccer player who spent 12 years in the Australian National Soccer League (NSL). He also played in England, making 13 appearances for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Football League Second Division.[1] He also spent three years in Hong Kong.[2] [3] [4]
Clarkson was born in England before emigrating to Australia with his family at a young age. His father, Brian, was a referee.[5]
Clarkson began his career in Tasmania, playing for Rapid and Hobart Juventus before moving to the mainland.[6]