Lewis Dunk

Lewis Dunk

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 and Hove Albion
Number	5
Youth career
0002009–2010	Brighton & Hove Albion
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2010–	Brighton & Hove Albion	122	(7)
2013	→ Bristol City (loan)	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:11, 5 April 2016 (UTC). † Appearances (goals)

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 5 April 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		33	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	35	2
	Total		122	7	13	1	8	1	1	0	144	9
Bristol City (loan)	2013–14	League One	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	0
Career total			124	7	13	0	8	1	2	0	147	9

References

1. 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.
8. Lewis Dunk career statistics at Soccerbase

External links

• Lewis Dunk player profile on the Brighton & Hove Albion website
• Lewis Dunk career statistics at Soccerbase