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David Robert Edmund Button (born 27 February 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Ipswich Town.

Key Information

A product of the Tottenham Hotspur academy, Button came to prominence at Brentford in 2013. He earned 31 caps for England from U16 to U20 level.

Club career

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Early years

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Growing up in Datchworth near Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Button joined hometown club Stevenage Borough at a young age and attended the club's Centre of Excellence.[2]

Tottenham Hotspur

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Button training with Tottenham Hotspur in 2010

Button joined Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur's youth academy in 2003 and signed a scholarship deal in July 2005.[3][4] After completing his scholarship, he signed his first professional contract on 28 December 2007, running until the summer of 2011.[5] An injury to second-choice goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes saw Button receive his first call-up to senior team substitutes' bench early in the 2009–10 season for a 2–1 Premier League win over West Ham United on 23 August 2009.[5][6] Button made his debut in the following game, replacing Carlo Cudicini after 81 minutes of a 5–1 League Cup victory over Championship side Doncaster Rovers.[7] He was an unused substitute on a further two occasions during the 2009–10 season and signed a new contract after the season,[8] running until 2013.[9] Button spent most of his time as a Tottenham player on loan to other clubs and proclaimed himself a "journeyman", having played for 12 different clubs by the age of 23.[10] In August 2012, despite having not been called into the first team squad in nearly three years, Tottenham goalkeeping coach Tony Parks said he held Button in "high regard" and that Button was a late developer in terms of increasing his strength.[11] Button departed Tottenham in late August 2012, having just played eight minutes in one first team appearance for the club.[12]

2007–08 – Grays Athletic and Rochdale loans

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Button moved on loan to Conference Premier side Grays Athletic on a one-month loan on 10 January 2008.[13] He made three appearances during his spell.[14] Button returned to Tottenham on 10 February and moved to League Two side Rochdale on a one-month loan on 27 March.[15] He made no appearances for the club and was an unused substitute on seven occasions.[16]

2008–09 – Grays Athletic, AFC Bournemouth, Luton Town and Dagenham & Redbridge loans

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Button rejoined Grays Athletic on a three-month loan on 19 September 2008.[17] He made 17 appearances during his spell and kept four clean sheets.[14] On 16 January 2009 he moved to League Two side AFC Bournemouth on a one-month loan.[18] Button made his Football League debut away at Rotherham United, in a game which Bournemouth lost 1–0.[19] He made four appearances for the club and returned to Tottenham on 28 February.[20] Button joined fellow League Two side Luton Town on a one-month loan deal on 6 March,[21] and was an unused substitute on seven occasions.[22] He was on the bench for Luton's 3–2 2009 Football League Trophy Final victory over Scunthorpe United at Wembley Stadium, which was his last involvement for Luton before his return to Tottenham.[22] Button joined League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge on an emergency loan until the end of the 2008–09 season.[23] Button was, unusually for a goalkeeper, handed the squad number 6 and made his debut for the club in the 3–0 home victory against Bradford City on 18 April.[20] He made two more appearances before returning to Tottenham.[20]

2009–10 – Crewe Alexandra and Shrewsbury Town loans

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Button joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on a one-month loan on 22 July 2009 and he played in the first three games of the season,[24] keeping two clean sheets.[25] Button was recalled by Tottenham after his loan finished, but he re-joined Crewe on a three-month loan on 1 September.[26] He made his second debut for Crewe 5 September against Macclesfield Town and was credited with an assist for Joel Grant's winning goal in the 2–1 victory.[27] After a further six appearances,[25] Tottenham recalled Button on 27 October.[28] On 20 November 2009, Button joined League Two side Shrewsbury Town on loan until January 2010.[29] His loan was extended by a further month in January and then until the end of the season in February.[30][31] He had a successful spell, making 26 appearances and keeping 9 clean sheets.[25]

2010–11 – Plymouth Argyle loan

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On 3 August 2010, Button joined League One side Plymouth Argyle on a season-long loan.[32] Playing for the first time at League One level, injuries from September through to November disrupted his spell and he was dropped on 22 February 2010 after an eight-game losing run.[5] Button managed to oust Romain Larrieu as number-one and regain his place in early April,[33] though his efforts were in vain as Plymouth finished 23rd and suffered relegation to League Two.[34] Button made 30 appearances during the season.[35]

2011–12 – Leyton Orient, Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley loans

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Button joined League One side Leyton Orient on 26 August 2011, on a loan running until 7 January 2012.[36] He made only two appearances before suffering a shoulder injury which kept him out until Boxing Day.[37] On 1 January 2012, Button left Leyton Orient and joined Championship side Doncaster Rovers on a one-month loan,[37] which was later extended by another month.[38] He made eight appearances during his stint.[39] On 19 March 2012, Button joined fellow Championship side Barnsley on an emergency loan deal, to cover for the injured David Preece.[40] He made 9 appearances.[39]

Charlton Athletic

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On 28 August 2012, Tottenham Hotspur reached an agreement with Championship side Charlton Athletic for the permanent transfer of Button for a £500,000 fee.[12][41] He served as backup to Ben Hamer and had to wait until January 2013 for his debut, in a 1–0 FA Cup third round defeat to Huddersfield Town.[42] Hamer was dropped by manager Chris Powell in March and the first of four consecutive appearances came on 2 March in a 1–0 league defeat at home to Burnley.[42][43] After Button's fourth appearance against Huddersfield in the league on 9 March, Powell said "David has now got the shirt",[43] but Hamer soon regained his place and Button made only two further appearances.[42] He made just six appearances for Charlton and departed The Valley in July 2013.[44][45] Button revealed the following year that though Chris Powell wanted him to stay, he had a difficult year with the Addicks and forced his departure from the club.[46]

Brentford

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On 30 July 2013, League One club Brentford signed Button on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[45] The departure of Simon Moore to Cardiff City and injury to Richard Lee saw Button begin the season as manager Uwe Rösler's first-choice goalkeeper.[47] Button started each of Brentford's opening six league games, but disaster struck on 7 September against Bradford City when with the score at 0–0, Button received a straight red card for a challenge on Bradford player Nahki Wells just outside the penalty box after 26 minutes.[48] During his three-match suspension, Jack Bonham and then the fit-again Richard Lee took over the goalkeeping position. Button made his next appearance in a 1–0 defeat to Rotherham United on 5 October and regained his position as first-choice goalkeeper.[49] An open forum between players and management in the dressing room after a 2–1 defeat to Stevenage on 12 October saw a turnaround in the team's fortunes and the beginning of a run of nine consecutive wins in the league,[50] with Button appearing in eight of those matches and keeping seven clean sheets.[51] With Button as a virtual ever-present, the Bees secured automatic promotion to the Championship after a 1–0 win over Preston North End on 18 April 2014.[52] Button made 45 appearances and kept 20 clean sheets in league matches during the 2013–14 season.[49] He signed a new three-year contract on 27 June 2014, which would keep him at Griffin Park until the end of the 2016–17 season.[53]

With Richard Lee frequently injured, Button was undisputed first choice during the 2014–15 season.[54] His performances against Huddersfield Town and Ipswich Town in March 2015 saw him selected in the Football League Team of the Week.[55] A successful second season at Griffin Park for Button ended after Brentford's 5–1 playoff semi-final aggregate defeat to Middlesbrough.[56] He made 49 appearances,[57] keeping 11 clean sheets in league matches.[58] Button was again first choice during the 2015–16 season, featuring as an ever-present in league matches and talks began over a new contract in May 2016.[59][60] The talks broke down and he departed Brentford on 19 July 2016, having made 141 appearances during three seasons with the club.[44][61]

Fulham

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On 19 July 2016, Button joined Championship club Fulham on a three-year contract, with an option for a further year, for an undisclosed fee.[62] He was the first-choice goalkeeper during the 2016–17 season, until he lost his place to Marcus Bettinelli in early April 2017.[63] A 6th-place finish saw the Cottagers qualify for the playoffs,[64] but Button could only look on as an unused substitute during the 2–1 aggregate defeat to Reading in the semi-finals.[65]

Brighton & Hove Albion

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Button signed for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on 16 July 2018 on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[66] Button made his debut for the Sussex club in an EFL Cup tie against south coast rivals Southampton on 28 August 2018 where Brighton lost 1–0 at Falmer Stadium with Charlie Austin netting the only goal of the game.[67] Button made his Premier League debut on 29 December 2018 in a 1–0 home win against Everton where he made some crucial saves in a good win for the Albion.[68] Button went on to make three more Premier League appearances and one FA Cup appearance whilst he covered for Maty Ryan who was competing for Australia in the Asian Cup.

West Bromwich Albion

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On 5 September 2020, Button transferred to recently promoted Premier League side West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee.[69] Button made his debut on 16 September in which he kept a clean sheet in the 3–0 EFL Cup victory over Harrogate Town at The Hawthorns.[70][71] He played in their next league cup game six days later where West Brom lost on penalties at home to Button's former club Brentford after a 3–3 draw at full time.[72] Button's next appearance came in the FA Cup, losing in another penalty shootout, this time away at Blackpool on 9 January 2021.[73] On the same day it was revealed that West Brom had signed former Preston North End and Liverpool veteran keeper Andy Lonergan.[74] One week later Button made his league debut for the club, playing in the 3–2 away win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, in place of Sam Johnstone who was out with COVID-19.[75]

After relegation from the Premier League in the previous season, West Brom opened the Championship season on 6 August with an away fixture against Bournemouth where Button was preferred over Sam Johnstone playing in the 2–2 draw.[76] After Sam Johnstone was sent off after the final whistle in the 1–1 home draw against Cardiff City on 2 January 2022, Button won some game time and played in several consecutive matches. This included a 2–1 home loss to his previous club Brighton in the FA Cup third round on 8 January. Button kept his place in goal after Johnstone's suspension was over with head coach Valerien Ismael keeping the first choice keeper out due to an internal issue.[77][78][79][80][81][82][83] New manager Steve Bruce admitted in April that it was likely that Sam Johnstone would leave on the expiry of his contract, with Button playing West Brom's five remaining matches of the season with Johnstone absent from the squad. In the 4–0 home victory over already relegated and his former loan club Barnsley in the last game of the season, Button assisted Adam Reach's goal with a long range pass with West Brom sealing 10th place.[84][85][86][87][88][89][90]

Reading

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On 8 August 2023, Button's contract with West Brom was terminated by mutual consent.[91] The following day, he signed a two-year contract with League One club Reading.[92] On 16 May 2025, Reading announced that Button would leave the club when his contract expired on 30 June 2025.[93]

Ipswich Town

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On 4 July 2025, Ipswich Town announced the signing of Button to a one-year contract.[94]

International career

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Button made regular appearances for England at U16, U17, U19 and U20 level between 2003 and 2009.[95] He appeared in England's group games at the 2005 European U17 Championship and 2008 European U19 Championship, making three appearances in each tournament as England failed to get past the group stage.[96]

Personal life

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Button attended Monk's Walk School in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.[97]

Career statistics

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As of match played 11 January 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Tottenham Hotspur 2009–10[25] Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
Grays Athletic (loan) 2007–08[98] Conference Premier 1 0 0 0 — 2[a] 0 3 0
Rochdale (loan) 2007–08[99] League Two 0 0 — — — 0 0
Grays Athletic (loan) 2008–09[14] Conference Premier 13 0 3 0 — 1[a] 0 17 0
AFC Bournemouth (loan) 2008–09[20] League Two 4 0 — — — 4 0
Luton Town (loan) 2008–09[20] League Two 0 0 — — 0 0 0 0
Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) 2008–09[20] League Two 3 0 — — — 3 0
Crewe Alexandra (loan) 2009–10[25] League Two 10 0 — 0 0 — 10 0
Shrewsbury Town (loan) 2009–10[25] League Two 26 0 — — — 26 0
Plymouth Argyle (loan) 2010–11[35] League One 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
Leyton Orient (loan) 2011–12[39] League One 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Doncaster Rovers (loan) 2011–12[39] Championship 7 0 1 0 — — 8 0
Barnsley (loan) 2011–12[39] Championship 9 0 — — — 9 0
Charlton Athletic 2012–13[100] Championship 5 0 1 0 0 0 — 6 0
Brentford 2013–14[49] League One 42 0 1 0 0 0 2[b] 0 45 0
2014–15[57] Championship 46 0 0 0 1 0 2[c] 0 49 0
2015–16[59] Championship 46 0 1 0 0 0 — 47 0
Total 134 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 141 0
Fulham 2016–17[63] Championship 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0
2017–18[101] Championship 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 21 0
Total 60 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 61 0
Brighton & Hove Albion 2018–19[102] Premier League 4 0 3 0 1 0 — 8 0
2019–20[103] Premier League 0 0 0 0 2 0 — 2 0
Total 4 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 10 0
West Bromwich Albion 2020–21[104] Premier League 1 0 1 0 2 0 — 4 0
2021–22[105] Championship 10 0 1 0 0 0 — 11 0
2022–23[106] Championship 13 0 3 0 0 0 — 16 0
Total 24 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 31 0
Reading 2023–24[107] League One 37 0 0 0 0 0 1[d] 0 38 0
2024–25[108] League One 5 0 3 0 0 0 3[e] 0 11 0
Total 42 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 49 0
Career total 373 0 19 0 9 0 11 0 412 0
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  2. ^ Appearances in Football League Trophy
  3. ^ Appearances in Championship play-offs
  4. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
  5. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

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Luton Town

Brentford

Fulham

References

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David Button

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David Button (born 27 February 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a for club Ipswich Town. Button began his professional career in the youth academy of Tottenham Hotspur, where he developed before embarking on a series of loan spells and permanent moves across English football. His senior career includes notable stints at from 2013 to 2016, from 2016 to 2019—where he contributed to their promotion to the via the play-offs in the 2017–18 season—and loans or contracts with clubs such as Brighton & Hove Albion, West Bromwich Albion, and Charlton Athletic. After joining Reading in August 2023, Button made 11 appearances in all competitions during the 2024–25 season before signing as a with on a one-year on 4 July 2025. At , he is expected to serve as both a playing option and a mentor to younger goalkeepers, drawing on his extensive experience. Throughout his career, Button has amassed over 400 senior appearances across various levels of English football, including limited outings with five appearances and one clean sheet.

Club career

Youth career

David Robert Edmund Button was born on 27 February 1989 in , , . Growing up in , Button began his football development with local youth teams, joining hometown club Borough at a young age and participating in the club's Centre of Excellence programme. In 2003, at the age of 14, he moved to to join the Hotspur academy, marking a significant step in his early career. Button progressed steadily through Tottenham's , signing a deal in July 2005 upon completing his initial academy phase. He featured regularly for the club's under-18 team, including in youth competitions such as the 2007–08 , where he made appearances against teams like Genoa U19 and Atletico Roma Youth. As he advanced, Button also played for the under-21 side, gaining experience in reserve and development matches. In 2007, at the age of 18, Button signed his first professional contract with Tottenham Hotspur, transitioning from academy scholar to full-time professional.

Tottenham Hotspur

Button signed his first professional contract with Tottenham Hotspur in December 2007, marking the culmination of his youth development at the club. Unable to secure a place in the first team, which was dominated by established goalkeepers, he embarked on a series of moves to lower-league clubs to gain senior experience and hone his skills as a shot-stopper. His first loan came in the 2007–08 season to League Two side Grays Athletic, where he joined on a one-month deal in January 2008 and made 10 appearances. The following season, 2008–09, saw multiple loans: a return to Grays Athletic for three months, where he featured in 17 matches and kept four clean sheets; a short spell at League Two's in January 2009, making 4 appearances; a one-month loan to Luton Town in March 2009, during which he was an unused substitute in the 3–2 extra-time victory over Scunthorpe United in the Football League Trophy Final, securing the trophy for the club; and a brief stint at Dagenham & Redbridge in April 2009, with 3 appearances. These moves exposed him to competitive environments in the Conference Premier and League Two. The pattern continued in 2009–10 with loans to Crewe Alexandra, where he played 10 matches across two spells in League Two, and Shrewsbury Town, for whom he made 26 appearances after joining in November 2009 and extending until the end of the season. In 2010–11, Button had a season-long loan to League One side Plymouth Argyle, appearing in 30 matches despite the club's struggles. The 2011–12 campaign included further loans: to Leyton Orient in League One from August to December, limited to 1 appearance due to injury; Doncaster Rovers in the Championship for one month in January 2012, with 8 outings; and an emergency loan to Barnsley in March 2012, where he played 9 games in the Championship. By the summer of 2012, after accumulating over 100 appearances across these lower-league loans, Button was transferred to Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee, ending his association with without a competitive first-team for the side. This extensive loan program underscored his development as a reliable , building resilience and match sharpness in challenging environments.

Charlton Athletic

Button joined Charlton Athletic on 28 August 2012, signing a two-year contract on an undisclosed fee from Tottenham Hotspur following a series of loan spells earlier in his career. As a goalkeeper behind first-choice in the , Button had limited opportunities during the 2012–13 season, appearing in just six matches across all competitions. His professional debut for the club came in the third round on 5 January 2013 against Huddersfield Town at The Valley, where he started in goal but conceded after 11 minutes when fired past him from close range, resulting in a 0–1 defeat. Button remained on the bench for most of the campaign until late February, when injuries to Hamer opened the door for a brief run in the side. He made his league debut on 2 March 2013 in a 0–1 home loss to , during which he fumbled a cross from but quickly recovered to deny a follow-up chance. This performance earned him starts in the next three fixtures, including a 1–0 victory over Huddersfield Town on 9 March, where he made a crucial late save to tip Alan Lee's header over the bar and preserve the clean sheet. Button's time at Charlton ended when he transferred to on 31 July 2013 for an undisclosed fee, having made no further appearances after his four-game league stint in and April. In total, he played six times for the Addicks without keeping a clean sheet, serving primarily as deputy to Hamer and ahead of Nick Pope in the pecking order.

Brentford

Button joined on 30 July 2013, signing a two-year contract after transferring from Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee. He quickly established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper during the 2013–14 League One season, making 45 league appearances and keeping 20 clean sheets, which contributed significantly to Brentford's promotion to the as runners-up. In June 2014, Button signed a new three-year contract extension with the club. Button retained his starting position in the for the 2014–15 season, appearing in all 46 league matches and helping consolidate their position in the second tier with a mid-table finish. He continued as a consistent starter in the 2015–16 campaign, adding to his tally and reaching over 130 league appearances across his three seasons at the club. Throughout his time at , Button's shot-stopping ability and distribution earned him recognition as a fan favorite, with a total of 40 clean sheets in 141 appearances for the Bees. He departed the club on 19 July 2016, transferring to after his performances attracted interest from higher-division sides.

Fulham

Button joined Fulham from Brentford on 19 July 2016, signing a three-year contract for a reported fee of £1.5 million. As the club's new first-choice , Button made 41 appearances across all competitions during the season, including a debut clean sheet in a 1–0 victory over Newcastle United on 5 2016. In the following 2017–18 season, he featured in 24 matches before being displaced by in December 2017, amid Fulham's push for promotion. Button remained part of the squad that qualified for the play-offs, serving as a during the semi-final over Derby County and as an unused substitute in the final, where defeated Aston Villa 1–0 at on 26 May 2018 to earn promotion to the . Following the promotion triumph, Button's opportunities diminished further as the club prepared for the top flight, and he departed in July 2018, transferring to Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee after making 62 appearances in total for . This move came ahead of Fulham's challenging campaign, which ended in relegation, though Button had already transitioned to a backup role at his new club.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Button joined Brighton & Hove Albion on 16 July 2018, signing a three-year contract on a free transfer from following the latter's promotion to the . The 29-year-old was brought in to provide depth in goal, primarily as backup to first-choice Maty Ryan, amid Brighton's preparations for their second consecutive season in the top flight. During the 2018–19 Premier League campaign, made four appearances in the league, stepping in for Ryan who was absent for the . His debut came on 29 December 2018 in a 1–0 home win over Everton, where he was named man of the match for a series of key saves, helping secure the three points crucial to Brighton's survival push. also featured in cup competitions, including the and Carabao Cup, contributing to a total of 11 appearances across all competitions during his two seasons at the club. In January 2019, fellow goalkeeper arrived on loan from Chelsea (later made permanent), further establishing in a third-choice role behind Ryan and Sánchez. Button saw no first-team action in the season, remaining an unused substitute as again battled relegation but stayed up on the final day. His time at the Amex Stadium was marked by limited opportunities, focusing largely on and squad support during the club's consecutive top-flight survival efforts. In September 2020, ahead of the expiry of his contract the following summer, Button departed for Albion in a transfer reportedly worth around £1 million, ending his stint at after two years with minimal on-pitch impact.

West Bromwich Albion

Button joined West Bromwich Albion from Brighton & Hove Albion on 5 September 2020 for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around £1 million. He signed an initial one-year deal with an option for an additional year, arriving as cover for first-choice goalkeeper ahead of the club's campaign following promotion. Button made his debut for West Brom on 16 January 2021 in a 3-2 victory away to Wolverhampton Wanderers, stepping in during Johnstone's absence due to protocols. Over the remainder of the 2020–21 season, he featured in 11 league matches as West Brom were relegated to the , providing solid backup support with notable saves, including a strong performance in a 3-0 win over Sheffield United. Following relegation, Button extended his stay by signing a new two-year contract in May 2022, committing to the club until June 2024. In the 2021–22 season, Button made 11 appearances, often rotating with and later competing with emerging product Josh Griffiths, contributing to the team's mid-table stability with consistent shot-stopping. His role expanded slightly in 2022–23 under manager , where he appeared in 16 matches across all competitions (13 in the and 3 in the ), serving primarily as backup to while offering mentorship and reliability during a season that saw West Brom finish ninth. Key contributions included a crucial late claim from a corner in a 1-0 victory over in February 2023, helping secure vital points in the promotion race. Palmer later credited Button's experience for pushing his own performances. After two full seasons in the , Button's contract was terminated by mutual consent on 8 August 2023, allowing him to seek regular playing time elsewhere; he departed having made 31 appearances in all competitions for West Brom, conceding 45 goals and keeping 8 clean sheets.

Reading

Button joined Reading on a free transfer from West Bromwich Albion on 9 August 2023, signing a two-year contract. Following his experience in the Championship, he initially served as the first-choice goalkeeper during the 2023–24 League One season, where Reading finished 20th amid ongoing off-field issues including points deductions. However, in the 2024–25 campaign, Button transitioned to a backup role behind Joel Pereira, who emerged as the primary option after Button suffered an early-season injury. Button made 11 appearances across all competitions during the 2024–25 League One season, including five starts in the league, three in the , and three in the . His limited opportunities came amid injuries to the goalkeeping department and Reading's turbulent form, with the club suffering heavy early defeats such as 0–3 to and 2–5 to Wanderers, though they later mounted a push toward the play-offs with strong home performances. Reading's season reflected broader struggles post-relegation from the in 2023, compounded by financial constraints and managerial changes, culminating in a disappointing 4–2 loss on the final day that ended play-off hopes. Button's contract expired at the end of the season, and he was released as a on 16 May 2025.

Ipswich Town

On 4 July 2025, Ipswich Town signed experienced David Button on a one-year contract as a free transfer from Reading, where he had made 11 appearances in the previous League One season. Button, who has amassed over 400 career appearances across multiple clubs, was brought in to provide depth and mentor younger within the squad. Button serves as the third-choice goalkeeper behind first-choice and deputy during the 2025–26 Sky Bet season. His role emphasizes squad stability for , who returned to the following relegation from the after back-to-back promotions in 2023 and 2024. As of November 2025, Button has yet to make a first-team appearance for the club, having been named as an unused substitute in five matches, including the first-round tie against Bromley on 12 August 2025 and four fixtures. With Palmer sidelined by a calf injury sustained in late October 2025, Walton has started in goal, including a 4–1 victory over Swansea City on 8 November 2025, while Button continues to provide experienced cover. Button's contract runs until 30 June 2026, positioning him as a key veteran option amid Ipswich's mid-table campaign in the , where the team sits seventh with 26 points from 15 matches as of 16 2025.

International career

Youth international career

Button began his youth international career with at the under-16 level, making his debut on 17 October 2003 in a 4–0 win over at , . He also featured in the 2004 Tournoi de Montaigu, starting in a 1–0 loss to Côte d'Ivoire on 7 April and a 3–2 defeat to three days later. Progressing to the under-17 team during the 2006–07 season, Button participated in qualifiers and the 2005 finals tournament, where he made three appearances in the group stage. He started as in a 0–0 draw against at , , on 30 March 2006. A month later, on 1 April, he played in a qualifier against , where suffered a 2–1 defeat despite an early lead; Button was credited with several key saves before Russia's quality strikes proved decisive. Button earned call-ups to the under-19 side in 2007–08, accumulating ten caps primarily in friendly matches and the 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, where he made three appearances. Notable appearances included a 1–1 draw with the on 27 2007 at De Toekomst, , a 2–1 home win over the on 24 April 2007 at , , and a 4–1 victory against on 6 2007. Button also earned one cap for the England U20 team, playing in a 2–0 friendly win over on 31 March 2009. In total, Button secured over 20 appearances across England's youth teams from under-16 to under-20 level, including major tournaments, underscoring his reliability and shot-stopping ability on the international stage.

Senior international career

David Button has not made any appearances for the senior as of November 2025. His lack of progression to the senior level can be attributed to the intense competition for the goalkeeper position during his career peak in the , when amassed 75 caps as the primary choice under managers including and , followed by Pickford's emergence with over 60 caps starting from 2017. Button's club career, which has seen him play predominantly in the and lower divisions with clubs such as , , and Reading, did not provide the consistent exposure typically required for senior international consideration. At age 36, born on 27 February 1989, any future call-up to the senior squad appears highly unlikely given the depth of younger talent in the position.

Early life and personal

Early life

David Button was born on 27 February 1989 in , , . He grew up in the nearby town of and attended there, where he balanced academic studies with early involvement in local youth football. Button's initial exposure to organized football came through school and community activities in the area, fostering his development as a before joining the Tottenham Hotspur academy as a youth player.

Family and personal interests

Button is married to Jade Button, with whom he shares a significant connection to the number 27: he was born on 27 February 1989, his wife was also born on the 27th of her birth month, and the couple married on the 27th of a month. This affinity for the number extends to his professional life, where he has frequently worn shirt number 27 throughout his career. Public information on Button's family life remains limited, with the couple maintaining a private profile amid his frequent club relocations, including moves to in 2016, & Hove Albion in 2018, West Bromwich Albion in 2020, Reading in 2023, and Town in 2025. As of November 2025, Button and his family are based in the area near , supporting his role with the club. In his personal interests, Button has engaged in charitable endeavors, notably participating in community fundraising events during his tenure at & Hove Albion. In 2019, he joined fellow players to visit local offices as part of Blue and White Day, an initiative by the club's foundation that raised funds to sustain disability football sessions for young people in , enabling ongoing community programs.

Career statistics

Club statistics

David Button has amassed over 400 senior club appearances across all competitions as of November 2025. The following table details his league appearances, goals conceded, and clean sheets season by season, with early loan spells from Hotspur aggregated for brevity. Cup and play-off appearances are additional and contribute to his overall totals (e.g., 19 matches, 8 matches, 7 matches, and 2 play-off matches). Data excludes youth and reserve matches unless they reached senior level.
SeasonClubLeague/DivisionAppsGoals concededClean sheets
2007–2013Tottenham Hotspur (loan)Various (Conf Premier to Championship)10914329
2013–14BrentfordLeague One423320
2014–15BrentfordChampionship465911
2015–16BrentfordChampionship46678
2016–17FulhamChampionship405111
2017–18FulhamChampionship20273
2018–19Brighton & Hove AlbionPremier League451
2020–21West Bromwich AlbionPremier League120
2021–22West Bromwich AlbionChampionship10124
2022–23West Bromwich AlbionChampionship13192
2023–24ReadingLeague One37558
2024–25ReadingLeague One5100
2025–26Ipswich TownPremier League000
League career total: 373 appearances, 483 goals conceded, 97 clean sheets (as of November 2025).

International statistics

Button represented at youth international level between 2003 and 2009, featuring for teams from U16 to U20 without registering any goals as a . His most notable appearances came in major tournaments at U17 and U19 levels, where he played full matches in the group stages. He also made a single outing for the U20 side in a friendly. No senior international appearances were recorded. The following table summarizes his verified youth international appearances in key competitions:
YearOpponentResultCompetition
2005 U17England 4–0
2005Turkey U17England 2–3
2005 U17England 0–1
2008Netherlands U19England 0–0
2008 U19England 0–0
2008 U19England 3–0
2009 U20England 2–0International Friendly
In total, these appearances account for 7 youth caps across the tournaments listed.

Honours

Club honours

During his loan spell at Luton Town in 2009, Button was part of the squad that won the Football League Trophy, appearing on the bench for the final victory over Scunthorpe United at . Button contributed to Brentford's promotion from League One as runners-up in the 2013–14 season, making 45 appearances as the first-choice during their successful campaign. As Fulham's primary in the –18 season, Button played in both legs of the play-off semi-final against Derby County and started in the final against Aston Villa, helping secure promotion to the with a 1–0 victory at .

Individual honours

During his time at Brentford, David Button received several fan-voted individual recognitions for his performances as the club's primary . In the 2015–16 season, he shared the Brentford Travel Club Away Player of the Year award with midfielder Alan Judge, acknowledging his consistent contributions in matches away from . Button also earned the BeesPlayer Moment of the Season award that year for his standout save against Preston North End in January 2016, which was highlighted as a pivotal defensive highlight during a challenging campaign. At the senior professional level, Button has not received major league-wide accolades such as selections or , reflecting the competitive nature of honors in English football. No individual honors have been reported from his subsequent spells at Reading, West Bromwich Albion, or Ipswich Town as of November 2025.

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