David Narey

David Narey MBE (born 12 June 1956) is a former Scottish international footballer who spent 21 years with Dundee United. With Narey United were Scottish champions once and league cup winners twice. He also played in numerous cup runs in Europe including playing in the 1983-84 European Cup semi final and the 1987 UEFA Cup Final. Although best remembered as a central defender, he occasionally played in midfield. After leaving United he won the 1994-95 Scottish League Cup with Raith Rovers.

David Narey
MBE
Personal information
Full name David Narey
Date of birth (1956-06-12) 12 June 1956
Place of birth Dundee, Scotland
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Central defender
Youth career
St Columba's BC
1972–1973 Dundee United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973–1994 Dundee United 612 (22)
1994–1995 Raith Rovers 21 (1)
Total 633 (23)
International career
1977–1989 Scotland 35 (1)
1978 Scottish League XI 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He collected 35 full caps for Scotland including playing in two World Cups. Narey opened the scoring for Scotland against Brazil with a 20-yard drive in the 1982 FIFA World Cup. He is a Scottish Football Hall of Fame inductee as he is also at Dundee United.

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