Dave Kitson
| Born | 21 January 1980, Hitchin |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Forward |
Dave switched from playing on the left wing to a role as an out-and-out striker for Ryman League club Arlesey Town at the start of the 2000-01 campaign and proved a revelation, scoring almost a goal a game.
His form soon attracted the attention of Football League clubs and he joined Second Division Cambridge United in March.
He went on to make his debut against Stoke City and featured in a handful of games towards the end of the season, netting his first senior goal with a header at Swansea City in the final game.
Dave, who is a lanky striker with a great eye for goal, joined Reading in December 2003 with a contract to June 2006 that was extended to June 2008 in February 2005.
His Royals contract was extended to June 2010 in March 2007.
Dave joined Stoke City in July 2008 with a three-year contract.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Cambridge United | League Division 2 | 6 | 2 |
1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Cambridge United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Cambridge United | LDV Vans Trophy | 4 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Cambridge United | League Division 2 | 30 | 3 |
9 |
5
|
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| 2001-02 | Cambridge United | Worthington Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Cambridge United | FA Cup | 6 | 1 |
1
|
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| 2002-03 | Cambridge United | LDV Vans Trophy | 3 | 1 |
3 |
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| 2002-03 | Cambridge United | League Division 3 | 44 | 20 |
5
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| 2002-03 | Cambridge United | Worthington Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Cambridge United | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Cambridge United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Cambridge United | League Division 3 | 17 | 10 |
4
|
1
|
|
| 2003-04 | Reading | League Division 1 | 10 | 7 |
5 |
1
|
|
| 2004-05 | Reading | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Reading | League Championship | 37 | 19 |
4
|
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| 2005-06 | Reading | Carling Cup | 3 | 4 |
2
|
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| 2005-06 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 |
1
|
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| 2005-06 | Reading | League Championship | 27 | 7 |
18 |
5
|
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| 2006-07 | Reading | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
2 |
1
|
|
| 2006-07 | Reading | Premier League | 9 | 4 |
2 |
3
|
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| 2007-08 | Reading | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Reading | Premier League | 28 | 6 |
10 |
2
|
1
|
| 2008-09 | Reading | League Championship | 9 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2008-09 | Reading | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 |
1
|
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| 2008-09 | Stoke City | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Stoke City | Premier League | 10 | 6 |
2
|
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| 2009-10 | Middlesbrough | League Championship | 6 | 3 |
1
|
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| 2009-10 | Stoke City | Carling Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Stoke City | FA Cup | 2 |
1 |
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| 2009-10 | Stoke City | Premier League | 10 | 8 |
3 |
1
|
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| 2010-11 | Portsmouth | Carling Cup | 1 |
1
|
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| 2010-11 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 1 |
1
|
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| 2010-11 | Portsmouth | League Championship | 35 | 8 |
8
|
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| 2011-12 | Portsmouth | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 1 |
1
|
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| 2011-12 | Portsmouth | League Championship | 22 | 11 |
4 |
6
|
1
|
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Match history
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2009 | Middlesbrough v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 28 Nov 2009 | Peterborough United v Middlesbrough | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 05 Dec 2009 | Queens Park Rangers v Middlesbrough | W | 1-5 | League Championship | |
| 08 Dec 2009 | Middlesbrough v Blackpool | L | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 13 Dec 2009 | Middlesbrough v Cardiff City | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Dec 2009 | Newcastle United v Middlesbrough | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlesey Town | 01 Jul 2000 | 16 Mar 2001 | |
| Cambridge United | 16 Mar 2001 | 26 Dec 2003 | |
| Reading | 26 Dec 2003 | 18 Jul 2008 | |
| Stoke City | 18 Jul 2008 | 31 Aug 2010 | |
| Reading | 10 Mar 2009 | 31 May 2009 | L |
| Middlesbrough | 17 Nov 2009 | 17 Jan 2010 | L |
| Portsmouth | 31 Aug 2010 |