David Rocastle

David Rocastle
	Rocastle whilst playing for Arsenal, 1990s
Personal information
Full name	David Carlyle Rocastle
Date of birth	2 May 1967
Place of birth	Lewisham, London, England
Date of death	31 March 2001 (aged 33)
Place of death	Slough, Berkshire, England
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1982–1985	Arsenal
Senior career*
Years	Team
1985–1992	Arsenal
1992–1993	Leeds United
1993–1994	Manchester City
1994–1998	Chelsea
1997	→ Norwich City (loan)
1997	→ Hull City (loan)
1998–1999	Sabah
Total
International career
1986–1988	England U21
1988–1992	England B
1988–1992	England
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Carlyle Rocastle (2 May 1967 – 31 March 2001) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the roles of a playmaker and a winger.

He spent the majority of his career at Arsenal where he was nicknamed "Rocky". Rocastle then went on to feature in the Premier League for Leeds United, Manchester City and Chelsea, before playing in the Football League for Norwich City and Hull City and finishing his career in Malaysia with Sabah FA. Rocastle also played for the England national team, in all earning 14 international caps for the Three Lions.

Arsène Wenger, who became Arsenal manager four years after Rocastle left the club, has described him as "a modern player, because the revolution of the game has gone on to more technique, and more skill" and as having an "exceptional dimension as a footballer". Rocastle is seen as a universally popular, iconic and legendary figure by many fans of the Gunners. The David Rocastle indoor centre at Arsenal's academy is named after him and his name is displayed at the Emirates Stadium.

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