David Clarkson (Australian soccer)
David Clarkson is a soccer player who spent 12 years in the Australian National Soccer League (NSL). He also played in England, making 13 appearances for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Football League Second Division. He also spent three years in Hong Kong. Early life. Clarkson was born in England before emigrating to Australia with his family at a young age. His father, Brian, was a referee. Playing career. Clarkson began his career in Tasmania, playing for Rapid and Hobart Juventus before moving to the mainland.