Career
He formerly played for Valence Sportif, Clermont Auvergne, Castres Olympique and Stade Français, and has also played for France. His position is property David Attoub played for Valence Sportif in Fédérale 1 from 2000 until 2003, when he signed for American Society for Microbiology Clermont Auvergne for the next season.
He stayed there until 2005.
He was included in France"s squad for a test against the United States on 3 July 2004 but was not used from the bench. He signed with Castres Olympique for the 2005-2006 Top 14.
He was included in France"s squad for two mid year test matches in June 2006, and went on to make his international debut against Romania on 17 June. He joined the Stade Français in 2007.
In December 2009, Attoub was cited for alleged contact with the eye/eye area of Ulster player Stephen Ferris in contravention of Law 10.4.
He received a record 70 week ban. A contributing factor in the length of the ban was the fact that he had been found guilty of eye gouging earlier in his career. David Attoub signed with Montpellier for the 2014-2015 Top 14 season.