7 famous footballers who committed suicide

#3 Alan Davies (1961-1992)

Davies playing for Manchester United.

Born on 5 December 1961, Alan Davies was an English-born Welsh footballer. He began his footballing career with Manchester United, turning professional in December 1978. He made his senior debut for the club in May 1982, made a total of 10 appearances including his solitary goal for them and made his final Manchester United appearance in May 1984 as part of the victorious United team that defeated Brighton in the 1983 FA Cup Final.

Moving on to Newcastle United, Alan made 21 league appearances for the Toon Army in his two seasons at St.James’ Park. Following his loan spells with Charlton Athletic and Carlisle United, Davies transferred to Swansea City in the 1987/88 season.

Life, however, would end tragically on 4 February 1992, when the body of the 30-year-old Alan Davies was found in his car in South Wales. He was found to have committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning – soon after he had dropped his daughter off at school.

In August 1992, Swansea City and Manchester United paid tribute to the late Alan Davies with a testimonial match at Vetch Field for him, where football players and fans paid tribute to the man.