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Soccer Players With a 'D'? Trivia Quiz

Continuing the theme of A-Z soccer players. All surnames begin with the letter 'D'. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
silverginger

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
149,669

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1945

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Born in 1928, this midfield veteran of three World Cups scored 20 goals in 68 games for his country and became a World Champion twice. Who is he? Hint

Roberto Donadoni

Carlos Dunga

Alfredo Di Stefano

Didi

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Question 2 of 10

2. I was born on 4th May, 1981. I didn't start my professional career until I was 20 years old, but have since played for my country. I signed for an English Premiership club at the beginning of the 2003-04 season. Who am I? Hint

Edgar Davids

Valerio De Cesare

Damien Duff

Eric Djemba-Djemba

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these played for both Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in the 1990's? Hint

Youri Djorkaeff

Didier Deschamps

Ilie Dumitrescu

Martin Dahlin

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these Scottish players began his career with Chelsea in England? Hint

Rhian Dodds

John Dodds

Billy Dodds

Davie Dodds

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these did NOT win a World Cup winners medal? Hint

Youri Djorkaeff

Pablo Dorado

Carlos Dunga

Roberto Donadoni

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following played the whole of his career in England, first with Burnley and earned 22 caps for his country, scoring one goal? Hint

Lee Dixon

Julian Darby

Julian Dicks

Brian Deane

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Question 7 of 10

7. This star was born in Conegliano, Italy. He has played over 50 games for his country and began his career with Padova in 1991. Which of these is he? Hint

Marco Delvecchio

Angelo Di Livio

Roberto Donadoni

Alessandro Del Piero

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Question 8 of 10

8. I was born on New Years Eve in Melbourne, Australia but played most of my football in England, with the brunt of these being for Chelsea and Leeds United in defence. I also had a season with Torino in Italy, and played 15 times for England. Who am I? Hint

Robbie Dennison

Tony Dorigo

Mark Dennis

Julian Dicks

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Question 9 of 10

9. This midfielder was born in Brazil in 1972. He started his career with Atletico Mineiro before moving on to Portugal, Spain then England with Middlesbrough in 2003, initially on loan, then a free transfer. Who is he? Hint

Donita

Doniva

Dorita

Doriva

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Question 10 of 10

10. I played for Doncaster Rovers, Sheffield United, Leeds United, Benfica, and Middlesbrough before signing for Leicester City in 2001. I am more famous as a goalscoring double act with Tony Agana at Sheffield United. Who am I?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Born in 1928, this midfield veteran of three World Cups scored 20 goals in 68 games for his country and became a World Champion twice. Who is he?

Answer: Didi

8th October, 1928 was when Waldyr Pereira, later to become known as Didi came into the world. Throughout his career, he played for 8 professional clubs which were: Rio Branco, Lencoes, Madureiro, Fluminese, Botafogo, Real Madrid, Valencia, and Botafogo. Didi was also inducted into the World Cup Hall of Fame, and was part of the 11 men that were voted the South American team of the 20th Century.

Answer: Eric Djemba-Djemba

A Cameroon International midfielder, Djemba-Djemba began his career with Nantes in France in 2001. Two years later, Sir Alex Ferguson shocked plenty of people by signing him. He made his Manchester United debut coming on as a substitute, replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the 4-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers in August, 2003.

3. Which of these played for both Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in the 1990's?

Answer: Ilie Dumitrescu

Dumitrescu had a long and distinguished career in football. The Romanian played for FC Olt, Steaua Bucharest (twice), Tottenham, Seville, West Ham, Club America and Atlante. He retired from the game in 1999 with Steaua Bucharest.

4. Which of these Scottish players began his career with Chelsea in England?

Answer: Billy Dodds

Born in New Cumnock in Scotland, Billy Dodds started his career in 1986 as an apprentive at Chelsea before moving on to Patrick Thistle, Dundee, St. Johnstone, Aberdeen, Dundee United, Glasgow Rangers, then back to Dundee United in 2003.

5. Which of these did NOT win a World Cup winners medal?

Answer: Roberto Donadoni

Dorado won it in 1930 with Uruguay, Dunga in 1994 with Brazil, and Djorkaeff won in 1998 with France.

6. Which of the following played the whole of his career in England, first with Burnley and earned 22 caps for his country, scoring one goal?

Answer: Lee Dixon

Born in Manchester, England on 17th March, 1964, Dixon played for Burnley, Chester City, Bury and Stoke City before signing for Arsenal in 1988. He played 458 League games for the Gunners before retiring from the game in 2002.

7. This star was born in Conegliano, Italy. He has played over 50 games for his country and began his career with Padova in 1991. Which of these is he?

Answer: Alessandro Del Piero

Del Piero signed for Italian giants, Juventus from Padova in 1993. It was there where he made his name, and was often seen leading the Italian charge whenever his country played on the International stage.

Answer: Tony Dorigo

Dorigo started out with Aston Villa in 1983 before moving to Chelsea four years later. 146 League games were played for the Stamford Bridge outfit before he moved on to Leeds where he played between 1991-97. One season in Italy saw him back in England, this time with Derby County. He played for the last time in the 2000-01 season with Stoke City before hanging up his boots.

Answer: Doriva

Doriva played one season with Mineiro, then a further two for FC Porto. Celta Vigo snapped him up in 2000, where he played until Steve McLaren moved to sign the midfielder on loan at the end of January, 2003. In July 2003, the deal was made permanent.

Answer: Brian Deane

In Deane's first spell at Sheffield United, he netted 83 times in 198 League games. During his career that started in 1985, he played over 500 League games!

Source: Author silverginger

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