Max_Dean_(footballer)

Max Dean (footballer)

Max Dean (footballer)

English footballer (born 2004)

Max Jimmy Dean (born 21 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Milton Keynes Dons.

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Career

Leeds United

Dean began his career with Leeds United,[2] signing his first professional contract with the club in March 2021.[3]

Milton Keynes Dons

On 20 January 2023, Dean signed for League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee, reuniting with his former Leeds United U23 coach Mark Jackson.[4][5][6][7] He made his senior professional debut for the club a day later as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 away win against Forest Green Rovers.[8][9] On 4 February 2023, Dean scored his first senior professional goal in a 2–0 away win over Bristol Rovers.[10]

Following an impressive start to the 2023–24 season, Dean was awarded the EFL Young Player of the Month award for October 2023 having scored four goals in five appearances.[11]

Dean suffered an injury in February 2024.[12][13] After returning to the first-team, he scored two goals and made two further assists in a 5–0 victory against Walsall on 30 March 2024.[14][15]

Career statistics

As of 27 April 2024
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  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

Honours

Individual

References

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    "Dean set to be sidelined for several weeks with injury".
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    "Dean set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury".
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    "Comeback Kid Dean wanted to make an immediate impact against Walsall".
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    "A song of fire and ice for Dean as he reclaims his Dons throne".
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