Background
Davidson grew up in Dunblane and attended Dunblane High School from 1988-1994 where he captained School football team
Davidson grew up in Dunblane and attended Dunblane High School from 1988-1994 where he captained School football team
He began his career at Street Johnstone in 1994, before retiring from senior football in 2014. Since retiring, Davidson is currently assistant manager to manager Tommy Wright at Street Johnstone, winning his first match 0-1 away to Rosenborg in the Europa League. At international level, Davidson represented Scotland on 19 occasions between 1998 and 2009.
His impressive performances for the School team led to being scouted and watched.
He was also a highly impressive golfer winning several awards. Club career
He was soon scouted and subsequently signed by Street Johnstone.
His impressive performances for the Perth club attracted interest from Premiership clubs, resulting in a move to Blackburn Rovers in February 1998 for £1.75m, a Street Johnstone club record. He spent two years at Ewood Park, making 66 League appearances and scoring once against West Ham United.
Davidson joined Leicester City in July 2000, for a fee of £2.75m, and he remained with the Foxes for four years, making over 100 appearances.
He was signed by Preston North End in 2004 on a free transfer and was later appointed club captain. His time at Deepdale was dominated by recurring injury problems, but he still managed to make over 160 appearances for Preston. On 26 May 2011, Davidson rejoined his first professional club Street Johnstone on a one-year deal on a free transfer after being released from Preston North End earlier in the year.
He made his debut on 23 July against Aberdeen.
Street Johnstone chairman Steve Brown had initially indicated the club would not be offering Davidson a new contract due to his age, with Davidson"s form forcing him into a rethink. Davidson extended his contract with Street Johnstone for another season in March 2012.
Davidson was appointed assistant manager of Street Johnstone in June 2013, while retaining his registration as a player. Davidson temporarily took charge of the team in March 2014, while manager Tommy Wright was in hospital having a gall bladder operation.
International career
After six years out of the national team, he was included in George Burley"s squad to face Northern Ireland in August 2008, but did not play.