Lewis Dunk

Lewis Dunk

Dunk playing for Brighton & Hove Albion in 2011
Personal information
Full nameLewis Carl Dunk[1]
Date of birth21 November 1991[1]
Place of birthBrighton, England
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[1]
Playing positionDefender
Club information
Current team
Brighton & Hove Albion
Number5
Youth career
?–2010Brighton & Hove Albion
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2010–Brighton & Hove Albion88(5)
2013Bristol City (loan)2(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:30, 25 April 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Lewis Carl Dunk (born 21 November 1991) is an English footballer who plays for Brighton & Hove Albion as a defender.

Club career

Dunk was born in Brighton, East Sussex.[1] 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. On 4 October 2013, Dunk joined Bristol City on a one-month loan deal.[5]

On 25 July 2014, Dunk signed a new four-year contract with Brighton & Hove Albion which keeps him with the Seagulls until the close 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.[7]

Career statistics

As of match played 25 April 2015.
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brighton & Hove Albion 2009–10 1000000010
2010–11 5030000080
2011–12 310302000360
2012–13 8000100090
2013–14 60400010110
2014–15 375214100437
Brighton Total 88512171101087
Bristol City (loan) 2013–14 2000001030
Career total 90512071201117

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 129. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  2. "Seagulls award pro deals to hot prospects". The Argus. 30 April 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  3. "Dunk debut for Albion". The Argus. 1 May 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  4. "Brighton defender signs new deal". BBC Sport. 31 January 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
  5. "City deal in Dunk". Bristol City Official Website. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  6. "New deal for Dunk". Brighton and Hove Albion Official Website. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  7. "Squad named for Iceland and Belgium games". The Football Association. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 2 November 2011.

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