David Allison (1873 – after 1901) was a French-born English footballer, who played as a striker.
![]() David Allison, 1899 | |||
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Full name | David Allison | ||
Date of birth | 1873 | ||
Place of birth | Menton, France | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1899–1901 | Milan | 4 | (0) |
Total | 4 | (0) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
In 1899, Allison was one of the charter members of Italian club A.C. Milan, which was originally named Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club, and was selected as the first captain of the team.[1] Allison is also credited as the first goalscorer in the history of the club, scoring the opening goal in Milan's first match, a friendly against Mediolanum, on 11 March 1900.[2]
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Preceded by N/A |
Milan captain 1899–1900 |
Succeeded by |
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