David Bell (footballer, born 1985)

David Bell

Personal information
Date of birth	(1985-05-13) 13 May 1985
Place of birth	Buncrana, Ireland
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Left back
Team information
Current team	Lisburn Distillery
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2000–2004	Rushden & Diamonds	1	(0)
2004–2005	St Patrick's Athletic	30	(0)
2006	Finn Harps	34	(0)
2007–2008	Institute	9	(0)
2008–2010	Limavady United	42	(1)
2010–2012	Crusaders	34	(2)
2011–2012	→ Carrick Rangers (loan)	23	(1)
2012–2013	Carrick Rangers	9	(0)
2013–	Lisburn Distillery	0	(0)
International career‡
2003	Republic of Ireland U19	6	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 March 2011 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 December 2003

David Bell (13 May 1985 in Buncrana, County Donegal) is an Irish football player currently playing as a defender for Lisburn Distillery in the IFA Premiership.

Career

Bell was spotted by a Rushden and Diamonds scout at an early age whilst playing in an Ulster schools select team in an inter-provincial tournament and was snapped up by the club. He won caps for the Republic of Ireland under-17 - 19 under Sean McCaffrey and Brian Kerr. The left-sided player moved back to his native Ireland in 2004 where he joined St. Patrick's Athletic of Dublin. He spent 2 seasons in Dublin and made 30 appearances for the Premier League outfit. He can play in both defence and midfield.

Signing for Finn Harps at the beginning of the 2006 season, he made his debut against Kildare County on 18 March 2006. He played 34 games for the club, including 1 as a substitute. After spells at Institute and Limavady United, he joined Crusaders.

He made his debut for Crusaders in an Irish Cup tie against Bangor, and won the County Antrim Shield in just his second game.

He joined Carrick Rangers on loan in January 2011.

Honours

Crusaders

• County Antrim Shield (1): 2009/10

Carrick Rangers

• Ladbrokes.com Championship 1 (1): 2010/11
• WKD Intermidiete Cup (1): 2010/11