David Armstrong Age, Height, Wife, Children, Cause Of Death, Net Worth

Former England, Middlesbrough, Southampton and AFC Bournemouth footballer David Armstrong has died at age 67. He died on Sunday, August 21.

Armstrong played most of his career for Middlesbrough (from 1972 to 1981), before moving to Southampton in August 1981, where he played for a further six seasons. He finished his league career with AFC Bournemouth in 1987–88.

Armstrong, who played as an attacking midfielder, holds the record for the most consecutive appearances by a Boro player – an incredible 358 in all competitions between March 1973 and August 1980.

He was part of the Middlesbrough side of the 1970s managed by Jack Charlton which won the Second Division title and was a consistent Division One team for most of the decade.

Armstrong was noted for his remarkable durability – for many years he was ever-present in the #11 shirt, and as a testament to this was awarded a testimonial whilst aged only 25.

Armsttrong’s contributions aided Southampton to reach the FA Cup semi-final in 1985–86. In the same season, he scored 10 league goals

However, he was dropped from the team during the 1986–87 season, scoring just once in 22 league games.

At the end of that season, he dropped down a division to sign for AFC Bournemouth, where he spent one season before retiring as a player.

At Southampton, he had scored 59 league goals in six seasons.

David Armstrong age

Armstrong was born on 26 December 1954 and he died on 21 August 2022 at age 67. He was 4 months away from celebrating his 68th birthday.

David Armstrong height

Armstrong was of average height. He was 1.73m tall.

David Armstrong wife

According to multiple sources Armstrong was married but he kept his spouse away from the public hence her identity is not known.

David Armstrong children

Armstrong is believed to have had kids but as of now, their identities have not yet been disclosed.

David Armstrong cause of death

Armstrong died of liver cancer.

David Armstrong net worth

At the time of death, Armstrong’s net worth was estimated at $1million -$3 million.