Biography
Who is Steven Davis?
Early life and education
Steven Davis was born in Ballymena, United Kingdom. He attended Ballymena Academy during his youth. Before moving into professional football, he played for St Andrews Boys Club in the DAWFL.
In 2002, he transferred to Aston Villa. During his time with the club, he was a member of the 2002 FA Youth Cup winning team. This squad secured a 4-2 victory over Everton in the final.
Aston Villa and Fulham career
He made his professional debut for Aston Villa on 18 September 2004 against Norwich City. During the 2005-06 season, he made 42 appearances. This performance earned him the titles of Young Player of the Year, The Fans Player of the Year, and Player of the Year.
Steven Davis scored nine goals in 102 appearances for the club. In the summer of 2007, he moved to Fulham for a fee of approximately £4 million. He played 22 matches for the London side before his next move.
Success at Rangers F.C.
He first joined Rangers on loan in January 2008. During this period, he helped the team win the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup. He also participated in the 2008 UEFA Cup final. A permanent transfer for £3 million followed in August 2008.
During his time in Glasgow, he secured three consecutive Scottish Premier League titles between 2009 and 2011. He won additional Scottish Cups and League Cups throughout these years. He was also named the PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year in 2010.
Southampton and retirement
In July 2012, he signed with Southampton. He played over 200 matches for the Premier League side across six seasons. During his tenure, he captained the team and helped them reach the 2017 EFL Cup final.
He announced his retirement from professional football in January 2024. This decision followed a long period of absence due to injury. After retiring from playing, he joined Blackburn Rovers as a first team coach in February 2026.
International career
He is a prominent figure for the Northern Ireland national team. He earned 140 senior caps and scored 13 goals. This achievement makes him the most capped player for Northern Ireland.
He previously played for the Northern Ireland national under-19 association football team. As a senior player, he captained his country during the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament. His team successfully reached the last 16 of that competition.
Birthday and age
Steven Davis was born on January 1, 1985, which makes Steven 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Steven shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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