Second Division Promotion Midfielder
David Platt contributed energetic midfield performances as Aston Villa secured promotion to the First Division under Graham Taylor.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
David Platt Biography and Timeline
Follow David Platt through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
David Platt, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1988–1999Years on this page
1988
1990
Extra-Time Goal Against Belgium
Scores a late extra-time volley as England eliminate Belgium 1-0 from the World Cup.
PFA Players Player Recognition
David Platt won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award after a remarkable season in which Aston Villa finished runners-up in the First Division.
1999
Manager
Appointed Manager of Nottingham Forest
Records, sources and methodology
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