David Wallace (footballer)
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Full name
David Ronaldson Wallace
Place of birth
New Zealand
Date of death
13 December 2023 (aged 83)
Place of death
Wellington, New Zealand
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Ronaldson Wallace | ||
| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||
| Date of death | 13 December 2023 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Wellington, New Zealand | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1957–1971 | Western Suburbs | ||
| International career | |||
| 1962–1968 | New Zealand | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
David Ronaldson Wallace was a football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level.[1]
Wallace played all his senior football for Western Suburbs. He made his debut in 1957 at the age of 16. He went on to win the Central League and Chatham Cup for Western Suburbs before retiring in 1971.[2]
International career
Wallace made his full All Whites debut in a 4–1 win over New Caledonia on 4 June 1962[3] and ended his international playing career with five A-international caps to his credit,[1][4] his final cap an appearance in a 1–3 loss to New Caledonia on 8 October 1968.[3] For his final two appearances for New Zealand, Wallace was named captain of the side.[2]
