Dai Davies

William David Davies, better known as Dai Davies (1 April 1948 – 10 February 2021) was a Welsh professional footballer. He played in goal between 1969 and 1987. He made 52 appearances for the Wales national football team, and played for Everton, Wrexham (twice), Tranmere Rovers and three spells at Swansea City.

Dai Davies

Personal information
Full name	William David Davies
Date of birth	1 April 1948
Place of birth	Glanaman, Wales
Date of death	10 February 2021(2021-02-10) (aged 72)
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Youth career
1960-1969	Cwmamman United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1969–1970	Swansea City	9	(0)
1970–1977	Everton	82	(0)
1974	→ Swansea City (loan)	6	(0)
1977–1981	Wrexham	144	(0)
1981–1983	Swansea City	71	(0)
1983–1984	Tranmere Rovers	42	(0)
1985	Bangor City	5	(0)
1986	Wrexham	0	(0)
Total		359	(0)
National team
1975–1982	Wales	52	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Davies was born in Glanaman, Wales.

In August 2020, Davies was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. He died from the disease on 10 February 2021, aged 72.

Other websites

• Dai Davies fan site – includes the first 3 chapters of his autobiography