| Derek Craig | |
| Fullname: | Derek Malcolm Craig |
| Birth Date: | 28 July 1952 |
| Birth Place: | Ryton-on-Tyne, England |
| Height: | [1] |
| Position: | Central defender |
| Youthyears1: | – |
| Youthclubs1: | Newcastle United |
| Years1: | 1969–1975 |
| Clubs1: | Newcastle United |
| Caps1: | 2 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1975 |
| Caps2: | 15 |
| Goals2: | 2 |
| Years3: | 1975–1980 |
| Clubs3: | Darlington |
| Caps3: | 187 |
| Goals3: | 10 |
| Years4: | 1980–1982 |
| Clubs4: | York City |
| Caps4: | 53 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Clubs5: | Brandon United |
Derek Malcolm Craig is an English footballer who made nearly 250 appearances in the Football League playing as a central defender for Newcastle United, San Jose Earthquakes, Darlington, York City and Brandon United.[2] He also played in the North American Soccer League for the San Jose Earthquakes[3] and in non-league football for Brandon United.[2]
As a youngster he played for Clara Vale in the 1960s. He made his professional debut with Newcastle United during the 1971–72 season.[4]