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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 18 January 1974 | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2007–2009 | SMB Victoria | ||
2010–2011 | Saint Louis Suns United | ||
International career | |||
1996–2008 | Seychelles MNT | 9 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
David Dorby (born 18 January 1974) is a Seychellois football player. He is a midfielder on the Seychelles national football team.
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