David Burgess is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at the international level.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David J Burgess | ||
| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Miramar Rangers | |||
| National team | |||
| 1983–1984 | New Zealand | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Burgess made his full All Whites debut in a 2-0 win over Ghana on 7 June 1983[2] and ended his international playing career with four A-international caps to his credit,[1] his final cap a substitute appearance in a 0-2 loss to South Korea on 22 April 1984.[2]
He has since become a journalist, with stints at newspapers including The Dominion Post in Wellington where he was the local council reporter. He also maintains a keen interest in the Wellington Phoenix football franchise, which he covered for the paper.[citation needed]