David Hughes (footballer, born 1978)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert David Hughes | ||
| Date of birth | 1 February 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Wrexham, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newport County (manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–1996 | Aston Villa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1999 | Aston Villa | 7 | (0) |
| 1998 | → Carlisle United (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1999–2001 | Shrewsbury Town | 46 | (3) |
| 2001–2003 | Cardiff City | 14 | (0) |
| 2005 | Port Talbot Town | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 65 | (3) | |
| International career | |||
| 1996–2000 | Wales U21 | 13 | (?) |
| 1996–1999 | Wales B | 2 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2003–2004 | Barry Town | ||
| 2004 | Barry Town | ||
| 2025– | Newport County | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert David Hughes (born 1 February 1978) is a Welsh former footballer who played as a defender. He is currently manager of League Two club Newport County.