David Goodwillie (born 28 March 1989) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Glasgow United.

Born in Stirling, Goodwillie came through the Dundee United youth system and he won the SPFA and SFWA Young Player of the Year awards for the 2010–11 season.

His performances with United earned him selection for the Scotland national team and a £2 million move to Blackburn Rovers, who were then in the English Premier League.

In July 2005, Goodwillie played for the first team in the pre-season City of Discovery Cup, appearing as a 77th-minute substitute in the tournament win.

On 31 December 2005, Goodwillie made his competitive debut for United, appearing as a late substitute in the defeat to Rangers at Ibrox.

[5] Goodwillie made ten substitute appearances for the United first team during the 2005–06 season, with the majority coming in the final few minutes of each match.

[6] Following signings made in the January transfer window, he found himself largely an unused substitute for the remainder of the 2006–07 season, featuring just six times after New Year.

[5] Notching twelve goals by mid-April, Goodwillie's performances were recognised with the Scottish Premier League Young Player of the Year award.

[13] Goodwillie scored in six consecutive league games early in the 2010–11 season,[5] prompting United chairman Stephen Thompson to say any other club would have to pay £3 million to sign him.

[17] Championship side Cardiff City, opened talks with Dundee United about transferring Goodwillie on 23 June 2011.

[24] Dundee United contacted the Scottish Premier League for assistance after Blackburn missed the deadline for the payment.

[26] On 13 August, he made his official debut for the club against Wolverhampton Wanderers, replacing Morten Gamst Pedersen in the 72nd minute in a 2–1 defeat.

[27] On 24 August, he scored his first competitive goal, as well as assisting Rubén Rochina, in a 3–1 win over Sheffield Wednesday in the second round of the League Cup.

[33] However, he cut his loan spell short in mid-October after featuring in very few games, with the Eagles' assistant manager Lennie Lawrence stating that Goodwillie had "struggled to settle in London".

[37] On 12 January 2014, Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson confirmed the club would not be extending his loan deal, stating that the decision was not budget related but "much to do with what he's done since he came back, it's been a bit of a disappointment.

[41] On 17 July, he made his debut, coming on as a substitute against FC Groningen in the Europa League second qualifying round first leg.

[43] On 21 January 2015, having scored five goals and established himself in the first team, Goodwillie signed another one-year contract keeping him at Pittodrie until the summer of 2016.

[44] On 1 February 2016, Goodwillie moved to fellow Scottish Premiership club Ross County on loan until the end of the 2015–16 season.

[51] Clyde's decision to sign Goodwillie attracted criticism, as politician John Mason said he would no longer attend their games for the rest of the season.

[71] After the club's women's team resigned en masse and North Lanarkshire Council announced that their lease on Broadwood Stadium would be terminated early if Goodwillie was allowed entry, Clyde cancelled the loan deal and returned him to Raith.

[76][77] On 28 June 2023, NPL Western Australia club Sorrento FC announced that they had signed three players, including Goodwillie.

However, hours later, his contract was rescinded, with the Football West governing body saying that after discussions with the club Goodwillie's signing would not go ahead.

[87][88] Goodwillie was charged with sexual assault, but the case did not come to trial at that time due to there being insufficient evidence to proceed in a criminal court.

[90] Later in the same game, Goodwillie missed a glaring opportunity, as he shot wide of the goal instead of setting up the unmarked Craig Mackail-Smith.

[94] Goodwillie was charged with rape, but the Crown Office did not pursue a criminal prosecution due to insufficient evidence in law.

[97] In April 2019, Goodwillie declared bankrupt at Alloa Sheriff Court having failed to settle an outstanding tax debt of more than £41,224.20.