David Batty
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About
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.
Before Fame
He was born in Leeds and debuted for Leeds United as an 18-year-old in 1986.
Trivia
He was named Leeds United Player of the Year in 1991.
Family Life
He married a woman named Mandy.
Associated With
He played the English squad captained by Alan Shearer at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
