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Zak Dearnley

Zak Dearnley

English footballer

Zachary Harry Dearnley (born 28 September 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Ossett United.

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Club career

Early career

Born in Sheffield, Dearnley began his career with Manchester United.[3][4] He was on the substitutes bench in May 2017 for their final day Premier League match with Crystal Palace.[5] During the 2018–19 season under José Mourinho, Dearnley trained with the club's senior squad in the build-up to a UEFA Champions League tie with Juventus.[4]

On 31 January 2019, Dearnley was loaned to EFL League Two side Oldham Athletic.[6] He made his professional debut on 9 February against Crawley Town, scoring Oldham's second goal in a 3–0 victory.[7] Dearnley's loan was terminated on 30 April due to injury after making nine appearances.[8] On 7 June 2019, it was announced that Dearnley would leave United following the expiration of his contract on 30 June.[9] In August, he had a trial with Rotherham United.[10]

On 19 November 2019, Dearnley joined North West Counties Football League Division One South side New Mills.[11][12] He made his debut later that day against Ellesmere Rangers, his only appearance for the club.[13]

Return to Oldham Athletic

In January 2020 he returned to Oldham Athletic, signing a permanent contract until the end of the 2019–20 season.[14] In June 2020 he signed a new two-year contract.[15] On 27 January 2022, Dearnley had his contract terminated by mutual consent.[16]

Non-league football

On 31 January 2022, Dearnley joined National League club FC Halifax Town on a free transfer.[17] After playing for Buxton, he signed for Liversedge in September 2022.[18][19] On 14 December 2022, Dearnley signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division side Guiseley.[20][21]

In February 2023 he signed for Stocksbridge Park Steels,[22][23] and in August 2023 he signed for Ossett United.[24][25]

International career

Dearnley represented England at U16 and Schools U18 level.[3][26]

Career statistics

As of 7 December 2021
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References

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    "Dearnley joins The Millers". New Mills A.F.C. 19 November 2019.
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    "Games played by Zak Dearnley in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
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