David Gallant (12 October 1949 – 1997) was an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Darlington. Gallant was born in Middlesbrough, which was then in the North Riding of Yorkshire. He was playing football for his local youth club in the Whinney Banks area when he was signed Leeds United by Don Revie. Described as a "tall, elegant player", Revie had high hopes for his future. Gallant turned professional with Leeds, but suffered badly with homesickness. In 1968, he spent time on loan at Darlington – based some 15 miles (24 km) from his home town – and appeared once in the Fourth Division. After that he left Leeds, returned home and played only in local football. Gallant died in Middlesbrough in 1997.