William Luke Dean (born 28 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Truro City.
Career After progressing through the academy, Dean made his first-team debut in November 2017 during Exeter City's EFL Trophy tie against Chelsea U21s, being substituted on for Kane Wilson in the 63rd minute. In April 2018, Dean was offered a professional contract by Exeter for the following season. He spent the entirety of the (curtailed) 2019–20 season on loan at Truro City, joining initially for six months before the deal was extended in January 2020. The White Tigers sat atop the Southern League Premier Division South table when the decision to formally abandon the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic was made in March 2020.
On 12 September 2020, Dean made his league debut in a 2–2 draw against Salford City at Moor Lane, with his home league debut coming in the following fixture against Port Vale. Later that season, in November, Dean joined Bath City on a one-month loan deal.
Dean was released at the end of the season following the expiration of his contract, with manager Matt Taylor citing the lack of a clear pathway to first team football as the reason behind not offering him a new deal. Following his release, Dean joined Southern League Premier Division South side Truro City ahead of the 2021–22 season, reportedly rejecting offers from clubs higher up the football pyramid.
Personal life Dean's brother Tom is also a professional footballer who currently plays for Exeter City.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsExeter City2017–18EFL League Two0000001Appearances in the EFL Trophy0102018–19EFL League Two00000030302019–20EFL League Two00000030302020–21EFL League Two2000103060Total200010100130Truro City (loan)2019–20Southern League Premier Division South30220–2Appearances in FA Trophy0342Bath City (loan)2020–21National League South5000–2070Truro City2021–22Southern League Premier Division South42420–404842022–23Southern League Premier Division South42400–304542023–24National League South43310–104532024–25National League South43400–10444Total1701530009018215Career total20717501023023617
References
External links Profile at the Exeter City F.C. website (archived)
Will Dean at Aylesbury United