Born in Birmingham, he began his career with Walsall before dropping into the Football Conference, playing for Kidderminster Harriers and Chester City.

[16] Davies remained at County however, and in his first season at League One level hit 5 goals in 22 games, including two strikes in a 3–2 victory at Peterborough United, as well as numerous assist.

"[20] Finally, a bid from Derby in the region of £350k was accepted by County and the player completed a move on 20 January 2011, signing a 2+1⁄2-year deal to run until July 2013.

[21] Davies made his full Derby County debut on 22 January 2011 in a 1–0 home defeat to fierce rivals Nottingham Forest.

"[23] Davies was eventually recalled to the starting line-up in April 2011, hitting the winner in a 2–1 victory over Leeds United, with an "unstoppable" 20-yard volley.

[27] Davies was rewarded with a place in the Championship Team of the Week,[28] something he repeated following his performance in a 3–0 win over Millwall, a game in which he created two of Derby's three goals.

In 2012–13, Davies lost his place as a regular member of the matchday squad and was restricted to limited substitute appearances and games as an overage player in Derby's under-21 team.

[35] Davies eventually linked up with former manager Clough in February 2014 when he signed for Sheffield United on loan until the end of the season.

[44][45] Davies left Portsmouth come the end of the 2015–16 season, this was due to both parties failing to agree terms, However he was keen for a two-year contract and an increase in salary.

[45] On 29 June 2016, Davies signed a one-year contract with newly promoted League Two club Grimsby Town on a free transfer.

[47] Davies picked up a calf injury on 8 October 2008 in a 0–0 draw at Exeter City,[48] this led to a two-month spell on the sidelines.

[55] On 18 November 2019, Grimsby Town announced that Davies would be assisting interim manager, Anthony Limbrick and Dave Moore on a temporary basis.

In January 2020, Holloway hinted that Davies would be offered a playing contract as well,[57] although this wasn't made official until he was handed a squad number for the start of the 2020–21 season.

[60] Davies reverted to his previous coaching role the following day as Grimsby appointed Paul Hurst as the new first team manager.