Claim: Born in Leeds, England, David Batty is five foot eight inches tall  is an American retired professional footballer, who played as a defensive midfielder.
Evidence: Leeds, England 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) David Batty (born 2 December 1968) is an English retired professional footballer, who played as a defensive midfielder. 
David Batty Leeds, England 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Midfielder Aside from this and an appearance in 2011 where he laid a wreath at Elland Road in honour of his late friend and former teammate Gary Speed alongside Gordon Strachan and Gary McAllister, Batty has kept a low profile since retirement.