David Batty

ABOUT DAVID BATTY

English former soccer player who played with clubs like Leeds United and Newcastle United during his long and successful career. Despite his success, he is perhaps most famous for his missed penalty kick in the quarterfinals of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

He was born in Leeds and debuted for Leeds United as an 18-year-old in 1986.

He was named Leeds United Player of the Year in 1991.

He married a woman named Mandy.

He played the English squad captained by Alan Shearer at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.