David Brightwell
| Date of birth | 07 January 1971 |
| Place of birth | Lutterworth |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 85 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender |
David Brightwell became manager Brian Little's first signing for Hull City in June 2000 and he quickly became a commanding figure on the left of a three-man defence.
The highlight of his time at Boothferry Park came when he netted a late free kick that proved to be the winner in the Humber derby at Scunthorpe United in December 2000.
With the Tigers hitting financial problems in the New Year, David elected to move on to Darlington where he immediately established himself in the heart of the defence alongside Craig Liddle.Strong in the air and uncompromising in the tackle, he gave the defence a more solid look and produced a series of resolute displays.
He is the younger brother of Ian Brightwell.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 11 Apr 1988 | 22 Dec 1995 | |
| Chester City | 22 Mar 1991 | 22 Apr 1991 | L |
| Lincoln City | 11 Aug 1995 | 10 Sep 1995 | L |
| Stoke City | 11 Sep 1995 | 11 Oct 1995 | L |
| Bradford City | 22 Dec 1995 | 29 Jul 1997 | |
| Blackpool | 12 Dec 1996 | 12 Jan 1997 | L |
| Northampton Town | 29 Jul 1997 | 10 Jul 1998 | |
| Carlisle United | 10 Jul 1998 | 27 Jun 2000 | |
| Hull City | 27 Jun 2000 | 15 Feb 2001 | |
| Darlington | 15 Feb 2001 | 30 Jun 2002 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1992-93 | Manchester City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1992-93 | Manchester City | Premier League | 4 | 4 |
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| 1993-94 | Manchester City | Premier League | 19 | 3 |
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| 1994-95 | Manchester City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Manchester City | Premier League | 9 |
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| 1995-96 | Bradford City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Northampton Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Darlington | League Division 3 | 12 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Hull City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Hull City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Hull City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 24 | 3 |
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| 2001-02 | Darlington | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Darlington | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Darlington | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Darlington | League Division 3 | 22 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2000 | Hull City v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Hull City v Notts County | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Macclesfield Town v Hull City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Hull City v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Hull City v Cheltenham Town | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Notts County v Hull City | L |
2-0 Agg: 2-1 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Leyton Orient v Hull City | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Mansfield Town v Hull City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Hull City v Shrewsbury Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Barnet v Hull City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Hull City v Cardiff City | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Hull City v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Halifax Town v Hull City | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Exeter City v Hull City | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Hull City v Southend United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Hull City v Hartlepool United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | York City v Hull City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Hull City v Darlington | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Chesterfield v Hull City | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Kettering Town v Hull City | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Hull City v Carlisle United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Nov 2000 | Hull City v Kettering Town | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Hull City | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Chester City v Hull City | L | 1-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Hull City v Torquay United | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Hull City v Kidderminster Harriers | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Rochdale v Hull City | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Hull City v Macclesfield Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Lincoln City v Hull City | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Jan 2001 | Hull City v Blackpool | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Hull City | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Hull City v Leyton Orient | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.