
David Bates
Standard Liege/D/
Player Info
David Bates is a commanding Scottish central defender currently playing for Belgian club Standard Liege, known for his aerial prowess and physical presence at 191 cm tall. The 29-year-old began his career in Scotland with Raith Rovers before a move to Rangers, where he made his breakthrough in the Scottish Premiership. His performances at Ibrox earned him a transfer to German side Hamburger SV, a significant step in his development where he experienced the intensity of the 2. Bundesliga. Bates has also had spells in England with Sheffield Wednesday and Cercle Brugge in Belgium, showcasing his adaptability across different leagues. He has been capped by the Scotland national team, making his debut in 2018. A key strength is his dominance in defensive duels and his ability to play out from the back. With a market value reflecting his experience, Bates is now a defensive leader at Standard Liege, using his physical attributes and growing tactical understanding to marshal the backline in one of Europe's competitive domestic competitions.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/07/23
500000€
Transfer
2022/08/31
Signed
2021/08/28
Signed
2021/06/29
Loan Ended
2020/08/06
Loan
2020/06/29
Loan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
More
Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
6
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
311
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
5
Accurate Passes Per Game
88
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
9
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
4
Interceptions Per Game
5
Clearances Per Game
39
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
1

