Lewis Dunk
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Dunk playing for Brighton & Hove Albion in 2011 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lewis Carl Dunk[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 November 1991[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Brighton, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010– | Brighton & Hove Albion | 133 | (9) |
| 2013 | → Bristol City (loan) | 2 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:55, 8 September 2016 (UTC). | |||
Lewis Carl Dunk (born 21 November 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Championship as a defender.
Early life
Dunk was born in Brighton, East Sussex[1] and educated at Varndean School in the city.
Club career
Brighton & Hove Albion
On 30 April 2010, Dunk signed a two-year professional contract with Brighton & Hove Albion following impressive performances captaining the club's youth-team.[2] The following day, Dunk made his first professional appearance starting in the 0–0 draw at Milton Keynes Dons.[3]
On 31 January 2011, Dunk signed a one-year extension on his contract keeping him at the club until the summer of 2013.[4] Dunk made eight appearances in the 2010–11 season as Brighton gained promotion to the Championship.
With fellow defenders Tommy Elphick and Adam El-Abd sidelined by injury, Dunk started the 2011–12 season alongside captain Gordon Greer, playing in Brighton's first ever match at Falmer Stadium versus Doncaster Rovers.
Bristol City (loan)
On 4 October 2013, Dunk joined League One side Bristol City on a one-month loan deal, to gain some first-team football.[5]
Return to Brighton & Hove Albion
On 25 July 2014, Dunk signed a new four-year contract with Brighton & Hove Albion which kept him at the club until the end of the 2017/18 season.[6]
International career
Dunk received a call-up to the England under-21 squad in November 2011, ahead of their European Championship qualifiers against Iceland and Belgium, however he did not feature in either of the games.[7]
Career statistics
- As of 16 May 2016.[8]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 2009–10 | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010–11 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12 | Championship | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | |
| 2012–13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 7 | ||
| 2015–16 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 5 | ||
| 2016–17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Total | 133 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 155 | 11 | ||
| Bristol City (loan) | 2013–14 | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career total | 135 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 152 | 11 | ||
References
- 1 2 3 4 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 129. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
- ↑ "Seagulls award pro deals to hot prospects". The Argus. 30 April 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
- ↑ "Dunk debut for Albion". The Argus. 1 May 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
- ↑ "Brighton defender signs new deal". BBC Sport. 31 January 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- ↑ "City deal in Dunk". Bristol City Official Website. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ↑ "New deal for Dunk". Brighton and Hove Albion Official Website. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ↑ "Squad named for Iceland and Belgium games". The Football Association. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 2 November 2011.
- ↑ Lewis Dunk career statistics at Soccerbase
External links
- Lewis Dunk player profile on the Brighton & Hove Albion website
- Lewis Dunk career statistics at Soccerbase
