David Ferguson

Darlington

Ferguson began his career in Darlington's youth system, breaking into the first team in early 2012. He finished the 2011–12 season with six Conference Premier appearances.

Sunderland

Ferguson signed for Premier League club Sunderland in June 2012 on a one-year contract. He went out on loan to Conference North club Boston United, making his debut on 1 March 2014 when starting a 4–0 home win over Hednesford Town.

Blackpool

Ferguson signed for Championship club Blackpool on 9 January 2015 on a one-and-a-half-year contract, with the option of a further year. He scored his first professional goal on 14 February 2015 in a 4–4 home draw with Nottingham Forest on 14 January 2015, in only his second appearance. The goal was a header from a Jamie O'Hara cross in the seventh minute of stoppage time, and was the final goal of the match. On 4 August 2015, Ferguson was appointed as team captain of Blackpool. He was released at the end of the 2015–16 season.

Shildon

He signed for Northern League Division One club Shildon in August 2016, but moved back to Darlington, now in the National League North, the following January. Ferguson played for England C for the first time in May 2017.

York City

On 6 October 2017, Ferguson signed for Darlington's National League North rivals York City on a contract running to June 2019, after York activated a release clause in his contract. He was signed by manager Martin Gray, who had left Darlington…

Ferguson is an attack-minded left back who is known for getting a high number of assists.

Ferguson was born in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

He attended St Aidan's Catholic Academy. While playing part-time for Shildon and Darlington, Ferguson worked for his local council in the refuse investigation department dealing with issues such as fly-tipping.