29 Facts About David Button

David Robert Edmund Button was born on 27 February 1989 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League One club Reading.

David Button earned 31 caps for England from U16 to U20 level.

David Button joined Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur's youth academy in 2003 and signed a scholarship deal in July 2005.

David Button spent most of his time as a Tottenham player on loan to other clubs and proclaimed himself a "journeyman", having played for 12 different clubs by the age of 23.

David Button departed Tottenham in late August 2012, having just played eight minutes in one first team appearance for the club.

David Button moved on loan to Conference Premier side Grays Athletic on a one-month loan on 10 January 2008.

David Button made no appearances for the club and was an unused substitute on seven occasions.

David Button rejoined Grays Athletic on a three-month loan on 19 September 2008.

David Button made 17 appearances during his spell and kept four clean sheets.

David Button made two more appearances before returning to Tottenham.

David Button joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on a one-month loan on 22 July 2009 and he played in the first three games of the season, keeping two clean sheets.

On 20 November 2009, David Button joined League Two side Shrewsbury Town on loan until January 2010.

David Button had a successful spell, making 26 appearances and keeping 9 clean sheets.

On 3 August 2010, David Button joined League One side Plymouth Argyle on a season-long loan.

David Button joined League One side Leyton Orient on 26 August 2011, on a loan running until 7 January 2012.

David Button made only two appearances before suffering a shoulder injury which kept him out until Boxing Day.

On 1 January 2012, David Button left Leyton Orient and joined Championship side Doncaster Rovers on a one-month loan, which was later extended by another month.

David Button made just six appearances for Charlton and departed The Valley in July 2013.

David Button revealed the following year that though Chris Powell wanted him to stay, he had a difficult year with the Addicks and forced his departure from the club.

The departure of Simon Moore to Cardiff City and injury to Richard Lee saw David Button begin the season as manager Uwe Rosler's first-choice goalkeeper.

David Button made 49 appearances, keeping 11 clean sheets in league matches.

On 19 July 2016, David Button joined Championship club Fulham on a three-year contract, with an option for a further year, for an undisclosed fee.

David Button went on to make three more Premier League appearances and one FA Cup appearance whilst he covered for Maty Ryan who was competing for Australia in the Asian Cup.

On 5 September 2020, David Button transferred to recently promoted Premier League side West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee.

David Button kept his place in goal after Johnstone's suspension was over with head coach Valerien Ismael keeping the first choice keeper out due to an internal issue.

On 8 August 2023, David Button's contract was terminated by mutual consent.

David Button made regular appearances for England at U16, U17, U19 and U20 level between 2003 and 2009.

David Button appeared in England's group games at the 2005 European U17 Championship and 2008 European U19 Championship, making three appearances in each tournament as England failed to get past the group stage.

David Button attended Monk's Walk School in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.