David Hagen facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David James Hagen | ||
| Date of birth | 5 May 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 24 July 2020 (aged 47) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1988–1989 | Grahamston BC | ||
| 1989–1992 | Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1992–1994 | Rangers | 16 | (3) |
| 1994–1995 | Heart of Midlothian | 27 | (4) |
| 1995–2000 | Falkirk | 139 | (11) |
| 2000–2001 | Livingston | 20 | (1) |
| 2001–2004 | Clyde | 90 | (7) |
| 2004–2006 | Peterhead | 41 | (3) |
| 2006–2007 | Bo'ness United | ||
| National team | |||
| 1992–1993 | Scotland U21 | 7 | (0) |
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David James Hagen (born May 5, 1973 – died July 24, 2020) was a Scottish professional footballer. He was known for playing as a Midfielder for several teams during his career.
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David Hagen's Football Journey
Starting Out in Football
David Hagen began his professional football journey with Rangers. He played 20 competitive games for the team. After his time at Rangers, he moved to another well-known club, Hearts.
Success with Falkirk and Livingston
Later, David joined his hometown team, Falkirk. He played for Falkirk for five years. During this time, he made over 100 appearances for the club. This included playing in the 1997 Scottish Cup final. He also scored the only goal that helped Falkirk win the 1997 Scottish Challenge Cup Final against Queen of the South F.C..
After Falkirk, David moved to Livingston. There, he helped the team win the Scottish First Division title. This was a big achievement for both him and the club.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2001, David Hagen joined Clyde. He made headlines that season by scoring one of the fastest goals. He scored just 16 seconds into a game against Raith Rovers.
His last senior club was Peterhead, which he joined in 2004. After playing for Peterhead, David moved to a junior side called Bo'ness United in 2006. He played there for one year before he decided to retire from football.
His Legacy
David Hagen passed away on July 24, 2020, at the age of 47. He is remembered for his contributions to Scottish football.
