David Hagen
Scottish footballer (1973-2020)
David James Hagen (5 May 1973 – 24 July 2020) was a Scottish professional footballer. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Hagen began his career with Rangers, where he played 20 competitive games, before moving to Hearts.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David James Hagen | ||
| Date of birth | 5 May 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 24 July 2020 (aged 47) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1988–1989 | Grahamston BC | ||
| 1989–1992 | Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1994 | Rangers | 16 | (3) |
| 1994–1995 | Heart of Midlothian | 27 | (4) |
| 1995–2000 | Falkirk | 139 | (11) |
| 2000–2001 | Livingston | 20 | (1) |
| 2001–2004 | Clyde | 90 | (7) |
| 2004–2006 | Peterhead | 41 | (3) |
| 2006–2007 | Bo'ness United | ||
| National team | |||
| 1992–1993 | Scotland U21[1] | 7 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Hagen joined Peterhead in 2004. This was to be his last senior club, before he joined junior side Bo'ness United in 2006, where he played for a year before retiring.
In July 2018, it was reported that Hagen was suffering from motor neuron disease.[2] He died of the illness on 24 July 2020.[3][4]
References
change- ↑ "Scotland U21 Player David Hagen Details".
- ↑ "Falkirk reveal former player David Hagen diagnosed with motor neuron disease". BBC Sport. 17 July 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ↑ "David Hagen dead at 47 as Rangers and Hearts hero loses brave battle against motor neurone disease". Daily Record. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ↑ "David Hagen: Ex-Rangers player dies aged 47 after MND battle". BBC Sport. BBC. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
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