David Hughes

Date of birth01 February 1978
Place of birthWrexham
NationalityWelsh
Weight89 kg
Height1.93 m
PositionDefender/Centre back

Hughes started the 2000-01 campaign a little uncertainly in the centre of the Shrewsbury Town defence but quickly found his feet and went on to produce some excellent form in the first half of the season. He moved on to Cardiff in February for a substantial fee as the Bluebirds sought to firm up their defence in the run-in to their promotion challenge. He took time to settle in at Ninian Park but by the end of the season had begun to do an effective job in sealing up the back line. Hughes is a tall commanding central defender with a powerful long throw.

Hughes was forced to retire through injury in April 2003.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Aston Villa 05 Jul 1996 22 Sep 1999
Carlisle United 26 Mar 1998 26 Apr 1998 L
Shrewsbury Town 22 Sep 1999 09 Feb 2001
Cardiff City 09 Feb 2001 09 Apr 2003

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1996-97 Aston Villa Premier League 4
3
1
2000-01 Cardiff City League Division 3 11
1
1
2000-01 Shrewsbury Town FA Cup 1
2000-01 Shrewsbury Town LDV Vans Trophy 1
2000-01 Shrewsbury Town League Cup 1
2000-01 Shrewsbury Town League Division 3 24
2
2
2001-02 Cardiff City LDV Vans Trophy 2
1
2001-02 Cardiff City League Cup 1
2001-02 Cardiff City League Division 2 1
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.