Soldier Wilson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Wilson | ||
| Date of birth | 23 July 1883 | ||
| Place of birth | Musselburgh, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 27 October 1906 (aged 23) | ||
| Place of death | Leeds, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1902–1903 | Raith Rovers | 6 | (4) |
| 1903–1905 | Dundee | 23 | (11) |
| 1905 | Heart of Midlothian | 4 | (3) |
| 1905 | Hull City | 10 | (3) |
| 1905–1906 | Leeds City | 21 | (13) |
| Total | 64 | (34) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
David "Soldier" Wilson (also known as David Wood, David Wilson Wood and David Wood Wilson; 23 July 1883 – 27 October 1906) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre forward. Born in Musselburgh, he earned his nickname as a teenager while serving with the Cameron Highlanders and the 1st Battalion, Black Watch. He also served in South Africa during the Boer War. After drawing attention with strong performances for the Black Watch F.C., he turned professional with Raith Rovers and went on to play for five professional clubs. Frequently the victim of injury during his short career, in October 1906 he suffered a heart attack while playing for Leeds City, and died in the West Stand at Elland Road.