David Steven (16 March 1878 – 28 April 1903) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside-forward around the turn of the 20th century, spending most of his career with his hometown club, Dundee, before he died from a heart attack aged only 25.
He was spotted by Bury, of the English Football League First Division, and moved to Lancashire in August 1896, aged 18.
[1] In his short time with the "Shakers" he made only three first-team appearances, in the outside-left berth, but was unable to displace Jack Plant, who later went on to represent England.
Steven fell out with Bury, who refused to release his Football League registration, and returned to Scotland.
Steven retained his place for the rest of the season, scoring four goals, including two in a 5–1 victory over Gravesend United at the County Ground on 4 April.