| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David William Preece | ||
| Date of birth | 28 May 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England | ||
| Date of death | 20 July 2007 (aged 44) | ||
| Place of death | Luton, Bedfordshire, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1978–1980 | Walsall | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1984 | Walsall | 111 | (5) |
| 1984–1995 | Luton Town | 336 | (21) |
| 1995–1996 | Derby County | 13 | (1) |
| 1995 | → Birmingham City (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 1996 | → Swindon Town (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 1996–2001 | Cambridge United | 75 | (2) |
| 2001–2002 | Torquay United | 6 | (0) |
| 2002 | Enfield | 16 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Stevenage Borough | 0 | (0) |
| 2003 | Enfield | 15 | (0) |
| Total | 585 | (30) | |
| International career | |||
| 1989 | England B | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
David William Preece (28 May 1963 – 20 July 2007) was an English professional footballer who played in midfield. He was born in Bridgnorth. He played three times for the England B team.