| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David John Shearer | ||
| Date of birth | 16 October 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Inverness, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Retired | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| ?–1978 | Clachnacuddin | ||
| 1978–1983 | Middlesbrough | 97 | (32) |
| 1980 | Wigan Athletic (loan) | 11 | (9) |
| 1983–1984 | Grimsby Town | 4 | (0) |
| 1984–1987 | Gillingham | 93 | (42) |
| 1987–1988 | AFC Bournemouth | 11 | (3) |
| 1988 | Scunthorpe United | 16 | (7) |
| 1988–? | Darlington | 7 | (0) |
| Billingham Synthonia | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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David John "Dave" Shearer (born Inverness, 16 October 1958) is a Scottish former professional football (soccer) player. His clubs included Middlesbrough, Scunthorpe United and Gillingham.[1] He made over 230 Football League appearances. He is the brother of fellow former professional Duncan Shearer.