David Clarkson (born 1 February 1968) is an Australian soccer player who spent 12 years in the Australian National Soccer League (NSL). He also played in England, making 13 appearances for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Football League Second Division. He also spent three years in Hong Kong.
Clarkson was born in England before emigrating to Australia with his family at a young age. His father, Brian, was a referee.
Clarkson began his career in Tasmania, playing for Rapid and Hobart Juventus before moving to the mainland.