Desmond David (Tamil: லியாவ் ஜிகுவாங், romanized: Ṭesmaṇṭ ṭēviṭ; born in 1947) is a retired Malaysian footballer who played for Penang and the national team as a goalkeeper. In 1974, he was part of the Malaysia Cup-winning Penang side.[1][2][3]

Desmond David
Personal information
Date of birth 1947
Place of birth Penang, Federation of Malaya
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1967–1980 Penang
International career
Malaysia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

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Desmond David is a Malaysian Indian of Tamil descent. His daughter, Nicol David was the former squash world champion.[4][5]

Honours

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Club

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Penang
Winners: 1974

References

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  1. ^ Penang was once a feared football force. New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 28 May 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  2. ^ Piala Malaysia 1974. (In Malay). Legasi Lagenda. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Malaysia - List of Cup Winners". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  4. ^ Ritikos, Jane (7 December 2005). "PM applauds Nicol and family". The Star. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 15 March 2010.
  5. ^ Nicol’s biggest fans – her mum and dad. The Star. Archived from the original on 19 February 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2022.