David Mansouri (born 21 October 1982 in

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) is a male

field hockey Field hockey is a team sport structured in standard hockey format, in which each team plays with ten outfield players and a goalkeeper. Teams must drive a round hockey ball by hitting it with a hockey stick towards the rival team's shooting ci ...

player from

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who earned his first cap for the Men's National Team in 2004. He plays club hockey for

Western Wildcats The Western Wildcats Hockey Club is the oldest field hockey club in Scotland, based in Milngavie. History Western, established originally in the West End of Glasgow, played hockey in that district for 70 years, during which time they never suc ...

. Dave Mansouri came through the club's youth system in the late nineties and originally claimed his place in the first team as a fullback. His dedication led to his first 19 caps in 2004 and culminated in his selection for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. As he matured, he became a combative and highly efficient midfield player, bringing a different dimension to today's 1st team. Given his professional life as a surgeon, it is to his credit that his commitment to hockey has remained so steadfast, to the point that he was able to assume the captaincy in 2009–10. Now very much a senior player, Mansouri's role in the current 1st team remains an absolutely vital one. Mansouri retired from 1st team hockey in 2014.

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1982 births Living people Scottish male field hockey players Field hockey players at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Field hockey players from Glasgow Scottish people of Iranian descent Commonwealth Games competitors for Scotland {{Scotland-fieldhockey-bio-stub