David Brooks

David Brooks contract and transfer fees

David Brooks's contract with AFC Bournemouth runs until 30 June 2029 (31 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2029, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

David Brooks has moved for €11m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €11m, Sheffield United to AFC Bournemouth, Jul 2018.

AFC Bournemouth paid €11m for David Brooks in July 2018. His value is now €10m, €2m below the fee. That is €60k per appearance across his 189 for them so far.

David Brooks transfer history and what each club made

• Sheffield United · academy graduate · sold to AFC Bournemouth for €11m (Jul 2018) · profit for Sheffield United €11m
• AFC Bournemouth · signed from Sheffield United for €11m (Jul 2018) · current club

David Brooks injury record and availability

David Brooks has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season David Brooks has played 91 of a possible 900 minutes (10%): 1 start and 5 appearances in 10 games, average rating 6.43.

Since 2019, David Brooks has had 14 injury spells: 1,027 days out and 145 games missed. Most frequent: ankle injury (6 times). Longest: ankle surgery, 324 days (Jul 2019).

• 2026/27: 1 spell, 19 days out, 1 game missed
• 2025/26: 2 spells, 38 days out, 5 games missed
• 2024/25: no injury recorded

AFC Bournemouth injury list

David Brooks international career: Wales caps

David Brooks has 46 senior caps for Wales (2,156 minutes, 24 starts), the first in October 2017.

Last 12 months: 7 caps, 5 starts, 404 minutes in 7 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 20 Sep 2026.

David Brooks: club-trained at Sheffield United

David Brooks is club-trained at Sheffield United: our record shows him registered there for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21.

• Sheffield United

We count a player as club-trained when his record shows him registered with the club for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21 (UEFA's home-grown test), wherever he started and whatever he cost; time on loan counts for the club that borrowed him.