David John Burgess (born 20 January 1960 in Liverpool) is an English former professional footballer.
Burgess began his career at Tranmere Rovers in 1981, and went on to make over 200 league appearances for the Wirral club in five years.
He returned to the west coast in 1988 when he joined Sam Ellis' Blackpool.
He made just over 100 appearances for the Seasiders in five years, and was a member of the team that won the Fourth Division play-off final at Wembley in May 1992.
Another loan spell followed, this time at Hartlepool United, before moves to Northwich Victoria and Bamber Bridge, with whom he finished his career.