| David Collins | |
| Fullname: | David Collins |
| Birth Date: | 1971 10, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Position: | Defender |
| Youthclubs1: | Cherry Orchard |
| Years1: | 1988–1992 |
| Clubs1: | Liverpool |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1991–1992 |
| Clubs2: | → Wigan Athletic (loan) |
| Caps2: | 9 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1992–1995 |
| Clubs3: | Oxford United |
| Caps3: | 42 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 1995–1996 |
| Clubs4: | Shelbourne |
| Caps4: | 3 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 1996–1997 |
| Clubs5: | Athlone Town |
| Caps5: | 28 |
| Goals5: | 4 |
| Totalcaps: | 82 |
| Totalgoals: | 4 |
David Collins (born 30 October 1971) is an Irish former footballer who played in the Football League for Oxford United and Wigan Athletic.[1]
Collins' family includes a number of other footballers, including his son Nathan Collins. His brother, Eamonn Collins, played with many sides including Southampton and Portsmouth before going on to manage St Patrick's Athletic. His eldest son Josh Collins was also a footballer who played in the League of Ireland Premier Division for UCD and Waterford.[2]