David Wheeler (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David John Wheeler | ||
| Date of birth | 4 October 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Brighton, England[1] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Right winger | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Exeter City | ||
| Number | 32 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2006 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| 2006–2007 | Lewes | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2011 | Lewes | 113 | (14) |
| 2011–2013 | Staines Town | 90 | (27) |
| 2013– | Exeter City | 19 | (2) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2008–2009 | England U18 Schoolboys | 8 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 August 2013. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
David Wheeler (born 4 October 1990) is an English footballer who plays for Exeter City as a right winger. Wheeler is known for his direct running, pinpoint crossing and high work-rate.
Club career
Wheeler started his career at Lewes in 2007–08, making his debut as a substitute against Brighton on 5 March 2008 in the Sussex Senior Cup semi final and his first start in the Conference Premier 2008–09 season against Torquay United. He scored his first senior goal in 2008–09 against Altrincham, scored 8 times the following season and 4 in his final season.
At a club beset by financial troubles at that time, local-lad and fans favourite Wheeler quickly made a big impression at Lewes, becoming a talismanic figure in a Lewes side of little quality. This was particularly the case in the 2010-11 season where his performances were often the only highlight in a Lewes team that was eventually relegated with the stand-out of those being his winning goal in a famous victory against eventual league winners Braintree.[2] Such was Wheeler's impact over the season, he was given a standing ovation by the Lewes fans in his final game. Wheeler retains an interest in the fortune of The Rooks and is known to attend home games from time to time.
On 26 June 2011, due to travel commitments associated with his studies at Brunel University, Wheeler left Lewes and signed with Staines Town as it was the closest club to the campus.[3] He made his Staines debut on 13 August, and scored his first goals for the club on the 29th, in a 2–1 home win against Boreham Wood.[4] He finished the season with 9 goals. The following season, Wheeler scored a career-best 14 goals, and helped the club to avoid relegation.
On 2 August 2013, Wheeler signed a deal with Exeter City, after impressing on a trial.[5] He made his professional debut a day later, in a 2–1 home win against Bristol Rovers.[6] On 30 November 2013 Wheeler scored his first professional goal in a 2–2 draw with Bury.
International career
In 2008–09, Wheeler also featured for England U18 Schoolboys, appearing eight times.[7]
References
- ↑ David Wheeler – Lewes & England; European Football Weekends, 7 October 2009
- ↑ The Ball is Square; 24 March 2011
- ↑ Wheeler leaves Lewes; The Argus, 26 June 2011
- ↑ Staines Town vs. Boreham Wood 2–1; Global Sports Media, 29 August 2011
- ↑ Wheeler deal done; Exeter City, 2 August 2013
- ↑ Exeter 2–1 Bristol Rovers; BBC Sport, 3 August 2013
- ↑ ESFA Under 18 Squad 2008–2009; ESFA.co.uk, 13 November 2010
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