Daniel Simpson was an English footballer who scored 53 goals in 151 competitive games for Burslem Port Vale between 1896 and 1903.

After a successful trial, Simpson played for Tunstall Town before joining Burslem Port Vale] in February 1896.

[1] He scored his first goal in the Second Division on 3 April 1896, in a 4–2 defeat to Newcastle United at St James' Park.

[1] After suffering from poor health, he turned up at a match with Chesterfield at Saltergate on 20 October at half-time after missing his train.

[1] Simpson got off to an excellent start to the 1901–02 campaign, finding the net in wins over Bristol City and Woolwich Arsenal at the Athletic Ground.