Darren Davies (born 13 August 1978) is a former professional footballer and coach who is currently the assistant manager of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq.
Davies has since relocated to Australia, initially employed as head coach at the Queensland Academy of Sport prior to taking a role at Melbourne Victory.[4][5] In March 2013, he coached his team to success in the National Youth League Championship, and was also promoted to the assistant job of the senior squad, following Ange Postecoglou's promotion to the Socceroos.[6]
On 24 July 2015, Davies was appointed as Paul Okon's assistant coach for the Young Socceroos, alongside his roles at Melbourne Victory.[7]
On 28 December 2018, Davies was appointed as the caretaker coach of Brisbane Roar after the resignation of manager John Aloisi.[12][13] Davies resumed his previous duty as assistant coach for Brisbane Roar following the appointment of Robbie Fowler as the club's new head coach.[14]
In summer 2021, Davies joined Swansea City as their under 16s coach, and was quickly promoted to under 18s coach by November, when Byron Anthony left to become Bristol Rovers Academy Manager.[15]
In October 2023, Davies moved to Cardiff City as the capital city club's new individual development coach. His role is overseeing an "elite training group" which will feature the best young talents from the academy as well as fringe players from the first team.[16]
