Market value
—
Central Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
6
clubs played for
08/09
debut season
0.08
goals / match
Hull City
top club · 191 apps
Career highs
€3.00m
peak value · 2014
€1.80m
top transfer fee · 12/13
5
best season · 12/13
33 / 0
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 1989-05-29 · 6 players total
251Appearances
20Goals
15Assists
45Yellow cards
2Red cards
72Full matches (90′)
| Full name | David Meyler |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1989-05-29 (36 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Cork, Ireland |
| Citizenship |  Ireland |
| Position | Midfield - Central Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 189.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2019-08-30 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Outfitter | adidas |
Aug 2019
Transfer: Reading → Retired
19/20 · Transfer
May 2019
Transfer: Coventry → Reading
18/19 · Return from loan
Jan 2019
Transfer: Reading → Coventry
18/19 · Loan
Jul 2018
18/19 — Reading FC, Coventry City
10 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2018
Transfer: Hull City → Reading
18/19 · Transfer
Jul 2017
17/18 — Hull City
27 matches · 5 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2016
16/17 — Hull City
28 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2015
15/16 — Hull City
35 matches · 3 G · 2 A · across 4 competitions
Sep 2014
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Jul 2014
14/15 — Hull City
32 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2013
13/14 — Hull City
40 matches · 4 G · 4 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2013
Transfer: Sunderland → Hull City
12/13 · Transfer · €1.80m
Jan 2013
Transfer: Hull City → Sunderland
12/13 · Return from loan
Nov 2012
Transfer: Sunderland → Hull City
12/13 · Loan
Jul 2012
12/13 — Hull City, Sunderland AFC
34 matches · 5 G · 3 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2011
11/12 — Sunderland AFC, Sunderland AFC Reserves
16 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Aug 2010
Injury: unknown
30 games missed
Jul 2010
10/11 — Sunderland AFC, Sunderland AFC Reserves
8 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2009
09/10 — Sunderland AFC, Sunderland AFC Reserves
17 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2008
Transfer: Cork City → Sunderland
08/09 · Transfer · €210k
Jul 2008
08/09 — Sunderland AFC, Cork City FC
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2008
2008 — Cork City FC
4 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2007
Transfer: Cork Academy → Cork City
07/08 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €3.00m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Cork City FC
0.0%
Coventry City
0.0%
Reading FC
0.0%
Hull City
91.4%
Sunderland AFC
0.0%
Sunderland AFC Reserves
8.6%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork City FC | 2 | 08/09 | 2008 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coventry City | 1 | 18/19 | 18/19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reading FC | 1 | 18/19 | 18/19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hull City | 6 | 12/13 | 17/18 | 191 | 19 | 13 | 5,958 |
| Sunderland AFC | 5 | 08/09 | 12/13 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunderland AFC Reserves | 3 | 09/10 | 11/12 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 560 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FAI Cup | Cork City FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | League of Ireland Cup | Cork City FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Munster Senior Cup | Cork City FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Premier Division | Cork City FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Championship | Reading FC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | League One | Coventry City | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Championship | Hull City | 25 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 312 |
| 17/18 | FA Cup | Hull City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | EFL Cup | Hull City | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | FA Cup | Hull City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Premier League | Hull City | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 954 |
| 15/16 | Championship | Hull City | 26 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 838 |
| 15/16 | Championship Play-Offs | Hull City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | FA Cup | Hull City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | League Cup | Hull City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 310 |
| 14/15 | Europa League Qualifying | Hull City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | FA Cup | Hull City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | League Cup | Hull City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Premier League | Hull City | 28 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1,729 |
| 13/14 | FA Cup | Hull City | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 286 |
| 13/14 | League Cup | Hull City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Premier League | Hull City | 30 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1,068 |
| 12/13 | Championship | Hull City | 28 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 461 |
| 12/13 | FA Cup | Hull City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | League Cup | Sunderland AFC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Premier League | Sunderland AFC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | FA Cup | Sunderland AFC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | Premier League | Sunderland AFC | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12 | Reserve League | Sunderland AFC Reserves | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 560 |
| 10/11 | Premier League | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | Reserve League | Sunderland AFC Reserves | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | FA Cup | Sunderland AFC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | League Cup | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | Premier League | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 09/10 | Reserve League North | Sunderland AFC Reserves | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Premier League | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | UEFA-Cup Qualifikation | Cork City FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | 2007-07-01 | Cork Academy | Cork City | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 08/09 | 2008-07-30 | Cork City | Sunderland | Transfer | 0 | €210k |
| 12/13 | 2012-11-08 | Sunderland | Hull City | Loan | 750000 | — |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-02 | Hull City | Sunderland | Return from loan | 750000 | — |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-08 | Sunderland | Hull City | Transfer | 750000 | €1.80m |
| 18/19 | 2018-07-01 | Hull City | Reading | Transfer | 2000000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-31 | Reading | Coventry | Loan | 1500000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-05-31 | Coventry | Reading | Return from loan | 1500000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-08-30 | Reading | Retired | Transfer | 1000000 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | Cruciate ligament tear | 2010-08-10 | 2010-12-15 | 128 | 30 |
| 14/15 | Bruised back | 2014-09-25 | 2014-10-06 | 12 | 2 |
Current€1.00m
Peak€3.00m
Low—
Δ since start+€950k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #23102 | — | 2 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #21103 | — | 5 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #3509 | #18 | 26 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Brady | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Andrew Robertson | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Clucas | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Abel Hernández | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Maguire | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| George Boyd | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| James McClean | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | Championship | Hull City | 5 | 28 |
| 17/18 | Championship | Hull City | 5 | 25 |
| 13/14 | FA Cup | Hull City | 2 | 7 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | Championship | Hull City | 3 | 28 |
| 13/14 | FA Cup | Hull City | 2 | 7 |
| 17/18 | Championship | Hull City | 2 | 25 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/19 | 2019-05-31 | Coventry | Reading | Return from loan | — | €1.50m |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-31 | Reading | Coventry | Loan | — | €1.50m |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-02 | Hull City | Sunderland | Return from loan | — | €750k |
| 12/13 | 2012-11-08 | Sunderland | Hull City | Loan | — | €750k |
Teams faced most often by David Meyler's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough FC | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 40% |
| Burnley FC | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 20% |
| Crystal Palace | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 20% |
| Cardiff City | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 9 | +8 | 50% |
| West Ham United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 25% |
| Birmingham City | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 63% |
| Derby County | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 38% |
| Southampton FC | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 13% |
| Ipswich Town | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 6 | +10 | 75% |
| Leicester City | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 25% |
| Nottingham Forest | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 63% |
| Leeds United | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 25% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/19 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | 27 | 312 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.15 |
| 16/17 | 28 | 954 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.19 |
| 15/16 | 35 | 1,148 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.31 |
| 14/15 | 32 | 1,729 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0.47 |
| 13/14 | 40 | 1,354 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.66 |
| 12/13 | 34 | 461 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1.95 |
| 10/11 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Championship
84 apps
12 G
6 A
Premier League
103 apps
4 G
2 A
FA Cup
19 apps
2 G
3 A
League Cup
16 apps
1 G
2 A
Reserve League
10 apps
1 G
1 A
Reserve League North
5 apps
0 G
1 A
League One
5 apps
0 G
0 A
More on David Meyler
Explore this player's career through different angles.
Similar players
Same position, similar age, sorted by market value.
Frequently asked about David Meyler
Who is David Meyler?
David Meyler is an Ireland professional footballer who plays as a central midfield for Retired.
How old is David Meyler?
David Meyler is 36 years old. He was born on May 29, 1989 in Cork.
What position does David Meyler play?
David Meyler plays as a central midfield (Midfield - Central Midfield).
What club does David Meyler play for?
David Meyler currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has David Meyler scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, David Meyler has scored 20 goals in 251 appearances.