John "Dan" Archer (18 June 1941 – 12 December 2021) was an English former footballer who played as a midfielder and inside forward for five professional teams. He began his career with Port Vale in July 1958, before moving on to Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in May 1961. Five years later he signed with Crewe Alexandra for a £3,000 fee. He helped the club to win promotion out of the Fourth Division in 1967–68, but was sold on to Huddersfield Town for £8,000 in January 1968. He then signed with Chesterfield for a £1,000 fee in May 1969, and captained the club to the Fourth Division title in 1969–70. He later played for , Congleton Town and Nantwich Town, and scouted for Chesterfield.