David Batty
| Date of birth | 02 December 1968 |
| Place of birth | Leeds |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
England International
A Championship winner with Leeds United, David's ball-winning ability superbly balanced the more flamboyant players in the Magpies ranks.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 03 Aug 1987 | 26 Oct 1993 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 26 Oct 1993 | 02 Mar 1996 | |
| Newcastle United | 02 Mar 1996 | 09 Dec 1998 | |
| Leeds United | 09 Dec 1998 | 30 Jun 2004 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-93 | Leeds United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Leeds United | Premier League | 30 | 1 |
4
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| 1993-94 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 26 |
3
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| 1993-94 | Leeds United | Premier League | 8 | 1 |
1
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| 1994-95 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 4 | 1 |
2
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| 1995-96 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 23 | 1 |
5
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| 1995-96 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 11 | 1 |
2
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| 1996-97 | Newcastle United | FA Charity Shield | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 32 | 1 |
12
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1
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| 1996-97 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 7 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 6 | 1 |
1
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| 1997-98 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 |
1
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| 1997-98 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 32 | 1 |
10
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3
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| 1997-98 | Newcastle United | UEFA Champions League | 7 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Leeds United | Premier League | 10 |
6
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| 1998-99 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 |
1
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| 1998-99 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 6 | 2 |
2
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| 1998-99 | Newcastle United | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Leeds United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Leeds United | Premier League | 16 |
4
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| 1999-00 | Leeds United | UEFA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Leeds United | Premier League | 13 | 3 |
2
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1
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| 2000-01 | Leeds United | UEFA Champions League | 7 | 1 |
2
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| 2001-02 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Leeds United | Premier League | 30 | 6 |
8
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| 2001-02 | Leeds United | UEFA Cup | 5 | 1 |
3
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| 2003-04 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Leeds United | Premier League | 10 | 2 |
5
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 1993 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Nov 1993 | Queens Park Rangers v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Nov 1993 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Nov 1993 | Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Nov 1993 | Ipswich Town v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Dec 1993 | Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Dec 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Dec 1993 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1993 | Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 1993 | Blackburn Rovers v Everton | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 1994 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 Jan 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Portsmouth | D | 3-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 15 Jan 1994 | Sheffield United v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Jan 1994 | Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 23 Jan 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Jan 1994 | Charlton Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 05 Feb 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Wimbledon | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 Feb 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Charlton Athletic | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 19 Feb 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Feb 1994 | Norwich City v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Feb 1994 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Mar 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Mar 1994 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Mar 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Swindon Town | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Mar 1994 | Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers | L | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Apr 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Apr 1994 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 11 Apr 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Apr 1994 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Apr 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 20 Apr 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Crystal Palace | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Apr 1995 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 May 1995 | Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Aug 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 1995 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 1995 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 Sep 1995 | Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 1995 | Swindon Town v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-3 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City | W | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Sep 1995 | Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Oct 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Swindon Town | W |
2-0 Agg: 5-2 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 14 Oct 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Oct 1995 | West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Oct 1995 | Watford v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 28 Oct 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Nov 1995 | Everton v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 Nov 1995 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Nov 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Nottingham Forest | W | 7-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Nov 1995 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Nov 1995 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 02 Dec 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v West Ham United | W | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 09 Dec 1995 | Coventry City v Blackburn Rovers | L | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Dec 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Dec 1995 | Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Dec 1995 | Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 1996 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Jan 1996 | Queens Park Rangers v Blackburn Rovers | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 Jan 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Ipswich Town | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-88 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
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| 1988-89 | England | Toulon Under-21 | 4 | 1 |
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| 1988-89 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
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| 1989-90 | England | B International | 3 | ||||
| 1989-90 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | England | B v A | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | England | England Challenge Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1990-91 | England | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
| 1991-92 | England | B International | 1 | ||||
| 1991-92 | England | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 1991-92 | England | UEFA European Championship | 3 |
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| 1992-93 | England | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1992-93 | England | US Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1993-94 | England | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | England | Semi-Professional | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | England | Semi-Professional | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | England | Umbro Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1996-97 | England | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 2 |
1
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| 1996-97 | England | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | England | Tournoi de France | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | England | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | England | International Friendly | 3 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | England | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | England | UEFA European Championship | 3 | 1 |
1
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| 1999-00 | England | UEFA European Championship | 2 |
1
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 1988 | Switzerland v England | D | 1-1 | Under-21 | |
| 07 Feb 1989 | Greece v England | L | 1-0 | Under-21 | |
| 05 Jun 1989 | England v Bulgaria | L | 2-3 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 07 Jun 1989 | England v Senegal | W | 6-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 09 Jun 1989 | England v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 11 Jun 1989 | England v USA | L | 0-2 | Toulon Under-21 | 3rd place |
| 10 Oct 1989 | Poland v England | W | 1-3 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 14 Nov 1989 | England v Italy | D | 1-1 | B International | |
| 12 Dec 1989 | England v Yugoslavia | W | 2-1 | B International | |
| 27 Mar 1990 | Republic of Ireland v England | L | 4-1 | B International | |
| 27 Apr 1991 | England v Iceland | W | 1-0 | B v A | |
| 21 May 1991 | England v USSR | W | 3-1 | England Chall Cup | |
| 25 May 1991 | England v Argentina | D | 2-2 | England Challenge Cup | |
| 01 Jun 1991 | Australia v England | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Jun 1991 | New Zealand v England | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 12 Jun 1991 | Malaysia v England | W | 2-4 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Sep 1991 | England v Germany | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 16 Oct 1991 | England v Turkey | W | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 24 Mar 1992 | Czechoslovakia v England | W | 0-1 | B INTER | |
| 12 May 1992 | Hungary v England | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 14 Jun 1992 | France v England | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Finals group 1 |
| 17 Jun 1992 | Sweden v England | L | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Finals group 1 |
| 14 Oct 1992 | England v Norway | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 17 Feb 1993 | England v San Marino | W | 6-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 09 Jun 1993 | USA v England | L | 2-0 | US Cup | |
| 13 Jun 1993 | England v Brazil | D | 1-1 | US Cup | |
| 09 Mar 1994 | England v Denmark | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 28 Feb 1995 | England v Wales | W | 1-0 | Semi-Professional | |
| 11 Apr 1995 | Netherlands v England | D | 0-0 | Semi-Professional | |
| 31 May 1995 | Gibraltar v England | W | 2-3 | Semi-Professional | |
| 03 Jun 1995 | England v Japan | W | 2-1 | Umbro Cup | |
| 11 Jun 1995 | England v Brazil | L | 1-3 | Umbro Cup | |
| 01 Sep 1996 | Moldova v England | W | 0-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 09 Nov 1996 | Georgia v England | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 12 Feb 1997 | England v Italy | L | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 29 Mar 1997 | England v Mexico | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 30 Apr 1997 | England v Georgia | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 24 May 1997 | England v South Africa | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 31 May 1997 | Poland v England | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 07 Jun 1997 | France v England | W | 0-1 | Tournoi de France | |
| 10 Sep 1997 | England v Moldova | W | 4-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 11 Oct 1997 | Italy v England | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 2 |
| 11 Feb 1998 | England v Chile | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 25 Mar 1998 | Switzerland v England | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 22 Apr 1998 | England v Portugal | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 23 May 1998 | England v Saudi Arabia | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 15 Jun 1998 | England v Tunisia | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group G |
| 22 Jun 1998 | Romania v England | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group G |
| 26 Jun 1998 | Colombia v England | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group G |
| 30 Jun 1998 | Argentina v England | L | 2-2 (3-4) | FIFA World Cup | Finals - Round of 16 |
| 10 Oct 1998 | England v Bulgaria | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 14 Oct 1998 | Luxembourg v England | W | 0-3 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 28 Apr 1999 | Hungary v England | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 05 Jun 1999 | England v Sweden | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 09 Jun 1999 | Bulgaria v England | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 04 Sep 1999 | England v Luxembourg | W | 6-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 08 Sep 1999 | Poland v England | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.