David Hopkin

• Full name: David Hopkin
• Date of birth: 18 August 1970
• Place of birth: Edinburgh, Scotland
• Position: Midfielder (attacking/central)
• Nationality: Scottish

Club career (selected)

• Falkirk (Youth & early professional) – Hopkin began his senior career at Falkirk, establishing himself as a promising midfielder.
• Rangers – Moved to Rangers, one of Scotland’s biggest clubs, where he gained further experience at a high level.
• Livingston – Enjoyed time at Livingston, contributing significantly in midfield.
• Chelsea – Had a spell at Chelsea, featuring in the English top flight.
• Crystal Palace – Joined Crystal Palace, playing in England where he was known for his passing, set-piece ability and eye for goal from midfield.
• Leeds United – Also appeared for Leeds United later in his playing career.

International career

• Represented Scotland at senior international level, earning multiple caps and scoring for his country.

Managerial career

• After retiring as a player, Hopkin moved into coaching and management, including spells managing in the Scottish leagues.

Playing style and notable traits

• Attacking midfielder known for accurate passing, dead-ball delivery (free kicks and corners), and ability to contribute goals from midfield.
• Respected for leadership and football intelligence on the pitch.

Notes

• Career spans and exact years at each club are not listed here; for precise season-by-season details, match appearances, goals, and exact cap totals, consult club records or a dedicated football statistics source.