David Mitchell (footballer born 1866)

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Personal information
Full name David Mitchell
Date of birth 29 April 1866
Place of birth    Kilmarnock, Scotland
Playing position Midfielder (Retired)
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1886-1889
1889-1900
Kilmarnock
Rangers

133 (6)   
National team
1890-1894 Scotland 5 (0)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only.
* Appearances (Goals)

David Mitchell (Born 29 April 1866 in Kilmarnock) was a Scottish professional football player who was best known for his time with Rangers.

Mitchell joined Rangers from Kilmarnock in September 1889. He was Rangers captain and won two Scottish Football League championships, three Scottish Cup, four Glasgow Cup, two Glasgow League and one Charity Cup. He also gained five Scotland caps.

He retired in 1900 and moved to Denmark to coach.

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Sporting positions
Preceded by
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Rangers FC captain
1889-1897
Succeeded by
RC Hamilton